The NBA is set to return for the 2026 to 2027 season this week, with TOD by beIN announcing coverage across the Middle East and North Africa through its streaming platform.
In an announcement dated 19 October 2026, TOD by beIN said the opening week includes multiple featured matchups, including several high-profile conference contests and early tests for teams in new lineups.
Opening-week highlights on the schedule
According to the fixture list provided in the announcement, games will be shown with times listed as Qatar (GMT+3):
- Tuesday, 20 October: Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons, 10:00 PM
- Wednesday, 21 October: Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks, 2:00 AM
- Wednesday, 21 October: Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs, 4:30 AM
- Thursday, 22 October: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat, 2:30 AM
- Thursday, 22 October: Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers, 5:00 AM
- Friday, 23 October: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers, 2:00 AM
- Friday, 23 October: Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder, 4:30 AM
TOD by beIN says the coverage will be available to viewers across the Middle East and North Africa.