NBA moves Pacers-Hawks tipoff to early afternoon as winter weather disrupts schedules

Schedule change driven by storm conditions

The NBA adjusted its schedule due to severe winter weather, moving the Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks game on Monday, January 26, 2026, to a 1:30 p.m. ET tipoff from its originally scheduled 7:30 p.m. start. Peachtree Hoops reported that the change came as large areas of the Mid-Atlantic and southern U.S. faced snow, sleet, and ice advisories, adding strain to travel and event logistics.

The site quoted an NBA release that specifically listed the revised game time for January 26. While such changes are not unheard of, a six-hour shift on short notice can complicate plans for ticket holders, arena staff, and broadcast and travel arrangements—especially during a multi-day storm with uncertain local conditions.

How fans can follow the game

Peachtree Hoops noted that the game would still be available through standard local viewing and listening options, including regional sports coverage and radio, with streaming alternatives also listed. The earlier start was presented as a practical adaptation to maintain the game while mitigating storm-related risks and disruptions.

The rescheduling is another example of how extreme weather can ripple into professional sports operations, affecting not only teams and league planners but also fans and local businesses tied to event-night traffic. With Winter Storm impacts stretching across multiple states, additional schedule tweaks across sports remained a possibility depending on travel conditions and venue readiness.

• Pacers at Hawks moved to 1:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 26, 2026
• Original time was 7:30 p.m. ET, a six-hour shift
• Change attributed to widespread winter weather advisories