NBA 2025-26 Schedule: Key Dates and Featured Games
NBA teams have reached a significant milestone in the preseason with the release of the schedule for the 2025-26 season. The excitement is already in the air, with sights set on the matchups that promise to be unforgettable.
The starting gun will be on October 21st, with a stellar clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets, led by Kevin Durant. Subsequently, the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Golden State Warriors in a duel that promises sparks.
The next day, the television coverage kicks off with a matchup between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. In addition, Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut is scheduled after this game, in the match between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs.
The Christmas Day schedule also brings exciting matchups, including a game between the Knicks and the Cavaliers. The day will culminate with a showdown between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets.
If LeBron James participates in the Lakers’ Christmas game against the Rockets, this will be his twentieth appearance in a Christmas game. A fact that highlights his longevity and dominance in the league.
Regarding television broadcasts, the Thunder, Lakers, Warriors, and Knicks lead with 34 nationally televised games. The Wolves and Rockets follow closely behind, with 28 games.
NBA teams have creatively presented their schedules on social media. Below, we show you some examples:
