The Toronto Raptors are set to kick off the upcoming NBA season at home, marking the 14th time in the last 15 years that they will do so. The NBA released the complete 2026-27 schedule, revealing that the Raptors will face off against the Chicago Bulls at Scotiabank Arena on October 21. Their first away game will take place against the Washington Wizards two days later.
Key home matchups to watch out for include consecutive games against the reigning champions, the New York Knicks, on November 15 and 17. Additionally, fans can anticipate a showdown with Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs on December 10, as well as a faceoff against Canadian star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 10.
January will be the busiest month for the Raptors, with a total of 17 games scheduled, including a six-game stretch at home. This season, they will be playing 15 back-to-back games, seven of which will not require any travel. While the league has announced 80 out of Toronto’s 82 games, the remaining two will be scheduled after the completion of the in-season NBA Cup tournament.
Despite the exciting lineup, the Raptors have once again been omitted from the NBA’s coveted Christmas Day schedule. The last time they played on December 25 was in 2019 when they were the reigning NBA champions.