Utah Jazz have added two more nationally televised games to their 2026-27 schedule per NBA announcement. The team will face the Los Angeles Lakers on November 23rd and the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 15th both on the road before the All-Star break. This brings their total national TV appearances to eight games for the upcoming season.
What games were added to the Jazz schedule?
The NBA confirmed Utah Jazz will play the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday November 23rd 2026 as their first added national TV game. Their second added matchup is on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder set for January 15th 2027. Both games occur before the February All-Star break. These are in addition to the six national TV games already on the schedule released earlier. The Lakers feature Luka Doncic in his first season without LeBron James while the Thunder rely on two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at his peak.
Why does this matter for Utah Jazz?
Increased national TV exposure helps the Utah Jazz build their brand and attract free agents in future seasons. Facing high-profile opponents like the Lakers and Thunder on national television tests the team against elite competition early in the season.
What comes next for the Jazz?
Utah Jazz will use these national TV games as measuring sticks for their development heading into the second half of the 2026-27 campaign. Success against Luka Doncic's Lakers or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunder could boost confidence and playoff positioning. Fans can track the team's progress through our schedule page as the schedule unfolds. The Jazz look to capitalize on this national stage to show they are moving beyond recent rebuilding seasons toward sustained competitiveness in the Western Conference.
