Santa Cruz Warriors Announce 2026-27 NBA G League Season Schedule

SANTA CRUZ, CA - The Santa Cruz Warriors, the NBA G League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors, announced today their Tip-Off Tournament and regular season schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA G League season, presented by Kaiser Permanente. The Warriors enter their 15th season in Santa Cruz looking to make their 10th postseason appearance, their third in the last four seasons. The Warriors start the Tip-Off Tournament on the road against the Stockton Kings on Saturday, November 7. The Sea Dubs will then open their home schedule with a back-to-back set against the San Diego Clippers on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14.

“As we prepare for the 2026–27 season, celebrating 15 years of Santa Cruz Warriors basketball makes this opening night even more special,” said Santa Cruz Warriors Chief Operating Officer David Kao. “Thanks to our passionate fan base and community partners, we’ve built something truly unique here at Kaiser Permanente Arena. We can’t wait to celebrate this historic 15^th season and deliver an unforgettable game-night experience for our fans all year long! Coming off a Warriors’ Summer League championship featuring seven Sea Dubs from last year’s roster, we look forward to building on that rich 15-year tradition of success, competitive excellence, and fan engagement this season.” 

All 31 NBA G League teams will compete in at least 50 games during the 2026-27 season, which will be divided into two parts: a 14-game Tip-Off Tournament followed by a 36-game regular season. The Tip-Off Tournament, which marks the start of the 2026-27 season, begins on Friday, November 6 and culminates when a champion is crowned during the 2026 NBA G League Winter Showcase in December. The Warriors will compete in the Western Tip-Off Tournament region against Coachella Valley, Rip City Remix, Salt Lake City Stars, San Diego, Stockton, and Valley Suns. 

Following the Tip-Off Tournament, team records will reset before the 36-game regular season begins at the Winter Showcase. For the second year in a row, the top eight teams in each conference will advance to the playoffs, which will end with the NBA G League Finals in April 2027.

The Warriors are slated for 11 back-to-back sets throughout the season–including six at home at Kaiser Permanente Arena and five on the road. All home games will continue to feature giveaways for at least the first 1,000 fans in attendance, continuing a tradition that dates back to the 2019-20 season.

The majority of Santa Cruz home games will tip off at 7 p.m. (PT), with the exception of the team’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day game against the Mexico City Capitanes on Monday, January 18 (2 p.m. tip-off) and the Warriors’ five Sunday games (all with varying tip-off times). NBC Sports Bay Area will broadcast all 2026-27 Santa Cruz Warriors games. Select NBA G League games will air on ESPN Networks, Amazon Prime Video, Samsung TV, Roku Sports Channel, NBA TV, the NBA App and NBAGLeague.com.

The Santa Cruz Warriors, the 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2024 NBA G League Franchise of the Year, have a variety of ticket plans on sale now. Limited full-season memberships start at the all-in price of just $21 per game and include exclusive benefits. 

Fans interested in securing the best seats at the lowest price are encouraged to call (831) 713-4400 or visit santacruzwarriors.com for more information. Stay up to date with the latest Santa Cruz Warriors news, scores, and exclusive content by downloading the official Santa Cruz Warriors app for IOS and Android.

About the NBA G League

The NBA’s official minor league, the NBA G League prepares players, coaches, officials, training and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory.  Featuring 31 teams, 30 with direct affiliations to NBA franchises for 2026-27, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. More than half of all players on end-of-season 2025-26 NBA rosters boasted NBA G League experience. In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA Cares programs.

For more information on the Santa Cruz Warriors, visit santacruzwarriors.com or call (831) 713-4400.