The Milwaukee Bucks' complete schedule for the 2026-27 NBA regular season has been officially released. The season kicks off for the Bucks on October 21st with an away game in Washington. Their first home game at Fiserv Forum is set for October 23rd, where they will face the Chicago Bulls.
A highlight of the upcoming season is the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo to Milwaukee as a visiting player with the Miami Heat on January 28th. This game, scheduled for 8:30 PM, is one of only two nationally televised matchups for the Bucks this season, broadcasting on Prime Video. Giannis, who spent 13 seasons with the Bucks, was traded to the Heat on July 6th, marking a significant shift. The Heat will make a second visit to Milwaukee on March 12th. Conversely, the Bucks will travel to Florida to play the Heat on November 18th, a game that will be aired on ESPN, featuring the return of Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, and Kasparas Jakučionis to Miami, with another road game against the Heat on February 4th.
The Bucks' schedule also includes 14 back-to-back games, consistent with recent seasons. Their longest home stretch runs from March 29th to April 8th, encompassing six games at Fiserv Forum against teams such as Dallas, New Orleans, Charlotte, Brooklyn, Chicago, and New York. The longest road trip will span from January 17th to 26th, with five games against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento, Golden State, Denver, and Utah. New head coach Taylor Jenkins will revisit Memphis, where he previously coached the Grizzlies to three playoff appearances, on December 12th. The team will participate in the NBA Cup in East Group A, competing against Toronto, Orlando, Brooklyn, and Detroit in November, with all group play games available on NBA League Pass. Crossover dates with the Green Bay Packers and potential World Series games involving the Milwaukee Brewers are also noted, allowing fans to plan around both sports. The preseason schedule features five exhibition games in October, including matchups against Minnesota, Oklahoma City, Charlotte, Chicago, and Indiana.
This comprehensive schedule promises an exciting and challenging season for the Milwaukee Bucks, filled with key matchups, home-court advantages, and road tests. The team's journey through the 2026-27 season will be a testament to their resilience and strategic play, aiming for success and offering thrilling moments to their dedicated fanbase.
