The Memphis Grizzlies have their complete 2026-2027 NBA schedule, setting the stage for a critical season. They open at home against the Utah Jazz on October 21 and will look to reverse a difficult recent trend. The team's last result was a 132-101 loss to the Houston Rockets on April 13, 2026, and they enter the new campaign having lost their final five games of the previous season.

What are the key dates on the Grizzlies' schedule?

The season opener on October 21 features a showdown between two Rookie of the Year candidates as Darryn Peterson and the Jazz visit FedExForum. A major storyline arrives in February with Ja Morant's return to Memphis. The former Grizzlies star, now with the Portland Trail Blazers, plays at FedExForum on February 6 and again on February 8.

LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers come to town on February 3, promising a marquee national TV event. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day game on January 18 sees the Grizzlies host the Houston Rockets, with coverage on Peacock. You can track all these important dates on our [fixtures](/fixtures) page.

Memphis also faces a challenging early road trip, visiting the Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, and Utah Jazz in late October. The schedule includes several NBA Cup group stage games in November, including matchups with the Oklahoma City Thunder and LA Clippers.

How does the schedule break down month by month?

October starts with three of the first six games at home. November is busier, with 14 games mixing home contests and a tough Eastern Conference road swing. Key November home games include the Denver Nuggets on the 11th and the LA Lakers on the 29th.

December features potential NBA Cup knockout rounds in early December, complicating the schedule. A notable back-to-back on the West Coast sees the Grizzlies at the LA Clippers on December 26 and the LA Lakers on December 27. The month ends at home against the San Antonio Spurs.

January includes a five-game road trip starting in Orlando on the 3rd. A critical home stand in mid-January features two games against the Dallas Mavericks. February is highlighted by the visits from Morant and James, plus a Prime Video broadcast against Portland on February 6.

What is the context for the Grizzlies entering this season?

The team's recent form shows an 0-5 record in their last five games, all losses. That tough finish to the prior season adds urgency to the new campaign. Head coach Taylor Jenkins will need to find answers quickly, especially on the defensive end after that 132-101 defeat to close things out.

Integrating new talent and building chemistry during a demanding schedule will be vital. The front office has yet to announce local television coverage plans for the 2026-2027 season. Fans will be watching the [standings](/standings) closely to see if the team can turn its fortunes around early.

With star players returning to Memphis and high-profile opponents on the calendar, the Grizzlies' season promises plenty of drama.