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As we move past the 2024-25 NBA season and the 2025 NBA Draft, attention now turns to the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season. Fans should stay informed about the release of the 2025-26 NBA schedule to keep up with all the important dates.
When will the 2025-26 NBA schedule be released?
While the exact date for the 2025-26 NBA regular season schedule release is not confirmed, historical patterns suggest fans can expect the schedule announcement around mid-August.
When does the 2025-26 NBA season start?
The NBA has set the opening night for the 2025-26 season on October 21, 2025.
Historical NBA Schedule Release Dates:
- 2024-25: August 15, 2024
- 2023-24: August 17, 2023
- 2022-23: August 17, 2022
- 2021-22: August 20, 2021
… (and so on, documenting previous years in early to mid-August except for 2020-21, which was delayed).
International Games For 2025-26 Season:
- November 1, 2025: Dallas Mavericks in Mexico City, Mexico
- January 15, 2026: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Orlando Magic in Berlin, Germany
- January 18, 2026: Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies in London, UK
Key Dates for 2025-26 NBA Schedule:
- October 2, 2025: NBA preseason kicks off with the NBA Abu Dhabi game
- October 21, 2025: Regular season begins
- October 31, 2025: Start of the Emirates NBA Cup
- December 16, 2025: Emirates NBA Cup Championship
- February 13-15, 2026: NBA All-Star Game hosted in Los Angeles, California
Fan Take: This schedule announcement is crucial as it primes fans for the excitement ahead, especially with international games expanding the NBA’s global footprint. It signals the league’s growing influence worldwide and the opportunity for fans everywhere to engage with the sport live or through broadcasts.
