The Best Tunnel Fits Of The NBA 2026-27 Season: Week 1

It's the most wonderful time of the year: the NBA season has officially commenced. The 2026–27 season is already off to a lively start, with all the lore that's been brewing in the off-season finally making its way to the court. There's been the off-season trades involving Giannis and Tyler Herro, LeBron James's signing with the 76ers, and the return of injured players to the starting lineup, namely Kyrie Irving and Tyrese Haliburton.

Of course, some star teams have had rocky starts, going 0–3 to open the season. The Knicks , fresh off their championship win, stumbled on their home opener and ring ceremony night, alongside the more surprising Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat. But that's just the way the game goes. Through all the early-season chaos, one thing has remained a constant in the NBA: their tunnel fits.

The tunnel has become a hallmark of the game, a ceremony in its own right. Before the warm-up gear goes on, before pregame shootarounds, and even before the all-important player -to-player handshake, athletes first make their walk down the tunnel. During this first week, home openers and all, we're seeing more relaxed fits, pared down with a bold accessory like a bag, satchel, or even a shiny and flashy jacket. While in the past, logos took over the tunnel, and designer brands and bags were integral to a game day fit, we're seeing more symbols of quiet luxury taking over: Celine jeans, Louis Vuitton ties, Gucci glasses, etc. There hasn't been much off-season fashion or beauty lore to speak of, aside from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's fast-growing braids, but we can only assume the players were saving their best style moments for the court.

Below, we've rounded up the best home opener fits, the looks that hit the tunnel before they hit the court. In our hearts, they're all winners.