The NBA on MLK Day pays tribute to the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with a slate of games that promote equality and activism. In 2026, there are nine games on the schedule, including four nationally-televised NBA games on Monday,

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Here’s the full NBA MLK Day schedule for Jan. 19, 2026: all 9 matchups, tip times, TV/streaming info (NBC/Peacock + League Pass), and how the day works.

Here is the full National Basketball Association schedule for Jan. 16 and how to watch all the games. Or see our sortable NBA schedule to filter by team or division. All times Eastern and accurate as of Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at 4:22 a.m.

From the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks will take the court. Out West, the two teams are the reigning champions Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks.

Knicks vs. Hawks in the NBA starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 2. This game takes place at Madison Square Garden. Knicks vs. Hawks in the NBA is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.