Warriors 2026-27 Schedule Highlights: Steph Curry Faces Off Against LeBron, Wembanyama, Luka, and More

The Golden State Warriors' 2026-27 schedule is out, and it's packed with exciting matchups, including Steph Curry facing off against LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, and Luka Doncic. The season opener is set for October 21 against the Los Angeles Lakers, a team that no longer boasts LeBron James but is still led by Luka Doncic. The Warriors will also see James and his new team, the Philadelphia 76ers, twice in a single week in March, with games scheduled for the 24th in San Francisco and the 31st in Philadelphia.

The NBA's television partners are banking on Curry to deliver interest in a season where the Warriors aren't expected to dominate on the court. After all, the Warriors appeared on the national TV schedule 28 times last season, and their regular-season opener against the Lakers last year drew a huge audience. This time around, Curry's greatness is still a sure television ratings bet, but the team's overall performance on the court is expected to be less stellar. As such, the 38-year-old Curry's magic can only stretch so far, and it remains to be seen whether he can stay healthy throughout the season. The Warriors are scheduled to see the Denver Nuggets on Christmas Day, with Nikola Jokić leading the way, and will face off against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on November 13.

The most interesting NBA Cup game on the schedule is set for November 13, where Curry will face off against Wembanyama and the Spurs. This is a highly anticipated matchup, given Curry's impressive performances in San Antonio last season, where he scored a combined 95 points in back-to-back wins. Wembanyama, the young Spurs phenom, is a force to be reckoned with, and his matchup against Curry will undoubtedly draw a huge audience. Meanwhile, the Warriors' Christmas Day game against the Denver Nuggets will be an intriguing matchup between two of the league's top teams.

The schedule is lighter at the beginning of the season compared to last year, when the Warriors played 12 of their first 16 games on the road. This year, the Warriors have a cross-country, six-game trip at the beginning of February that starts in Los Angeles against the Clippers and ends a week and a half later against the defending NBA champion New York Knicks. They've also got one of the toughest back-to-backs to end the season in recent memory, with consecutive games against the Thunder in Oklahoma City at the end of the regular season in April.

The Warriors' regular season is set to begin without Jimmy Butler, who continues to rehab from an ACL injury, and Moses Moody, who is dealing with a patellar tendon issue. Despite these injuries, the Warriors have added a new bright spot to their roster with rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, who is expected to provide a boost in the short term. Lendeborg will face off against his former University of Michigan teammate Morez Johnson Jr. and the Dallas Mavericks on November 18.

The Warriors' schedule appears lighter from a travel standpoint compared to last season, with no random two-game trips to the Midwest. However, the team still faces a daunting schedule, with a cross-country, six-game trip in February and one of the toughest back-to-backs to end the season. If the Warriors can stay relatively healthy, with Curry, Butler, and Moses Moody making it through the season without significant injuries, they may have a chance to make a deep run in the playoffs. But for now, the focus remains on Curry's individual performance and the team's overall chemistry.

With a star-studded schedule and a cast of exciting matchups, the Warriors' 2026-27 season is shaping up to be a thrilling ride. From Curry's face-offs against LeBron and Wembanyama to the team's intriguing games against the Nuggets and Spurs, there's no shortage of excitement on the horizon. As the season begins, one thing is clear: everything still revolves around Curry in the Bay, and his individual performance will undoubtedly be the story of the year.