Lakers opening 2026-27 season with high-profile matchup against Warriors

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The Lakers will open the 2026-27 season against one of their in-state rivals.

They’ll host the Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Oct. 21 in both team’s season opener as part of ESPN’s opening-week doubleheader on the second day of the regular season. 

The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. PT tipoff.


LeBron James, Draymond Green, and Gary Payton II on the basketball court.
Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers is double-teamed by Gary Payton II and Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, on Feb. 28, 2026. Getty Images

It’ll be the Lakers’ first game since LeBron James left the franchise for the 76ers as a free agent last month.

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