Busy U.S. sports slate includes NBA, NHL and college basketball as winter travel disruptions linger
From NBA matchups to major college basketball games and NHL action, Monday’s schedule is packed—though winter weather across the country may complicate travel and logistics for teams and fans.
A packed calendar across leagues
Monday, January 26, 2026, brings a dense U.S. sports schedule spanning professional and college competition, with basketball at the center of the night’s viewing options. The San Francisco Chronicle’s sports calendar highlights multiple televised college games, NBA matchups, and additional events across hockey, soccer, golf and tennis.
The slate includes NBA regular-season action and prominent college basketball games, while the NHL features notable matchups for fans following the midseason push. Tennis coverage also continues with late-night and overnight windows as major tournament rounds play out internationally.
Weather as an added factor
With severe winter weather affecting wide portions of the U.S., travel and operational challenges may ripple into sports logistics, including team arrivals, practice schedules, and fan attendance. Even when games proceed as planned, regional storms can influence broadcast staffing, local commuting and venue operations.
For fans, the practical impact is often simple: allow extra time for getting to arenas, monitor transit advisories, and be prepared for last-minute schedule adjustments if storms disrupt travel corridors.
Notable viewing options (high-level)
- NBA: regular-season games headline the evening sports window.
- College basketball: multiple nationally interesting matchups across conferences.
- NHL and soccer: additional live options for fans outside basketball.
- Golf and tennis: niche coverage blocks throughout the day and night.
The overall picture is a multi-sport night with something for nearly every audience, made more complicated by winter conditions that continue to affect parts of the country.