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ABC And NBC Will Air 90 NBA Games Next Season, Up 14% From The Prior Year

Deadline · August 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM

ABC And NBC Will Air 90 NBA Games Next Season, Up 14% From The Prior Year

ABC and NBC will combine to air 90 NBA games during the 2026-27 season, a 14% increase over the broadcast networks’ total of 79 in the prior season.

The uptick will continue the squeeze on general-entertainment programming, following a long-term trend where live sports, unscripted fare and news are crowding out traditional dramas and comedies. […]

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ABC And NBC Will Air 90 NBA Games Next Season, Up 14% From The Prior Year

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