Get ready for the 2025-26 NBA preseason! The schedule kicks off October 3, 2025, with teams preparing for a thrilling regular season. Find the latest matchups, game times, and dates as they’re released. The Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers have already unveiled select home games. explore international games in Abu Dhabi, australia, and China. News Directory 3 offers the most current NBA details. Keep an eye out for the full 2025-26 NBA regular season schedule, expected in mid-August. Discover what’s next …
The 2025-26 NBA preseason schedule is beginning to take shape, with the first game slated for Oct. 3, 2025.Teams are expected to play five or six games in planning for the regular season. Matchups and times will be added below as they become available. The NBA is expected to release a comprehensive schedule soon.
When to Watch
Table of Contents
- When to Watch
- 2025-26 NBA Preseason Schedule updates
- International Games
- NBA Conferences and Divisions
- Eastern Conference Preseason Schedules
- Atlanta Hawks preseason Schedule
- Charlotte Hornets Preseason Schedule
- Miami Heat Preseason Schedule
- Orlando Magic Preseason Schedule
- Washington Wizards Preseason Schedule
- Boston Celtics Preseason Schedule
- Brooklyn Nets Preseason Schedule
- new York Knicks Preseason Schedule
- Philadelphia 76ers Preseason Schedule
- Toronto Raptors Preseason Schedule
- Chicago Bulls Preseason Schedule
- Cleveland Cavaliers Preseason Schedule
- Detroit Pistons Preseason Schedule
- Indiana Pacers Preseason Schedule
- Milwaukee Bucks Preseason Schedule
- Western Conference Preseason Schedules
- Dallas Mavericks Preseason Schedule
- Houston Rockets Preseason Schedule
- Memphis Grizzlies Preseason Schedule
- New Orleans pelicans Preseason Schedule
- San Antonio Spurs Preseason Schedule
- Denver Nuggets Preseason Schedule
- Minnesota Timberwolves Preseason schedule
- oklahoma City thunder preseason Schedule
- Portland Trail Blazers Preseason Schedule
- Utah Jazz Preseason Schedule
- Golden State Warriors Preseason Schedule
- Los Angeles Lakers Preseason Schedule
- Los angeles Clippers Preseason Schedule
- Phoenix Suns Preseason Schedule
- Sacramento Kings Preseason Schedule
- NBA Regular Season and Postseason
The NBA preseason tips off Oct. 3, 2025, with the regular season commencing Oct. 21, 2025. The full preseason schedule should be confirmed by august. The 2025-26 NBA regular season schedule is anticipated to drop in mid-August.
2025-26 NBA Preseason Schedule updates
The 2025-26 NBA preseason schedule details is being released incrementally. Stay tuned for updates as new details emerge. The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat have released their home preseason schedules.
International Games
The NBA will continue to promote its global brand with several international preseason games in Abu Dhabi (UAE), Australia, and China.
- 2025 Preseason: NBA Abu Dhabi Games | Knicks vs. 76ers | Oct. 2 and 4 in Abu Dhabi
- 2025 Preseason: Melbourne Series | Pelicans vs. NBL teams | Oct. 3 and 5 in melbourne,Australia
- 2025 Preseason: NBA China games | Nets vs. Suns | Oct. 10-12 in Macao
NBA Conferences and Divisions
| Eastern Conference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Southeast | Atlantic | Central |
| Atlanta Hawks | Boston Celtics | chicago Bulls |
| Charlotte Hornets | Brooklyn Nets | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Miami Heat | New York Knicks | Detroit Pistons |
| Orlando Magic | Philadelphia 76ers | Indiana Pacers |
| Washington Wizards | Toronto Raptors | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Western Conference | ||
| Southwest | Northwest | Pacific |
| Dallas Mavericks | Denver Nuggets | Golden State Warriors |
| Houston Rockets | Minnesota Timberwolves | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Oklahoma City Thunder | Los Angeles Clippers |
| New Orleans Pelicans | portland Trail Blazers | Phoenix Suns |
| San Antonio Spurs | Utah Jazz | Sacramento Kings |
Eastern Conference Preseason Schedules
The 2025-26 Eastern Conference preseason schedules are listed by division. Teams marked “TBA” have not yet released their schedules.
Atlanta Hawks preseason Schedule
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Charlotte Hornets Preseason Schedule
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Miami Heat Preseason Schedule
The Miami Heat have partially released their 2025-26 preseason schedule, announcing all home games. Additional away games will be added later this summer.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 6 | vs. Milwaukee | Kaseya Center | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 8 | vs. San Antonio | Kaseya Center | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 17 | vs. Memphis | Kaseya Center | 8:00 p.m. |
Orlando Magic Preseason Schedule
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Washington Wizards Preseason Schedule
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Boston Celtics Preseason Schedule
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Brooklyn Nets Preseason Schedule
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new York Knicks Preseason Schedule
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Philadelphia 76ers Preseason Schedule
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Toronto Raptors Preseason Schedule
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Chicago Bulls Preseason Schedule
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Cleveland Cavaliers Preseason Schedule
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Detroit Pistons Preseason Schedule
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Indiana Pacers Preseason Schedule
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Milwaukee Bucks Preseason Schedule
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Western Conference Preseason Schedules
The 2025-26 Western Conference preseason schedules are listed by division. Teams marked “TBA” have not yet released their schedules.
Dallas Mavericks Preseason Schedule
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Houston Rockets Preseason Schedule
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Memphis Grizzlies Preseason Schedule
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New Orleans pelicans Preseason Schedule
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San Antonio Spurs Preseason Schedule
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Denver Nuggets Preseason Schedule
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Minnesota Timberwolves Preseason schedule
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oklahoma City thunder preseason Schedule
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Portland Trail Blazers Preseason Schedule
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Utah Jazz Preseason Schedule
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Golden State Warriors Preseason Schedule
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Los Angeles Lakers Preseason Schedule
The Los angeles Lakers have released their 2025-26 preseason schedule for home games, including matchups in Las Vegas and Palm Springs. Additional away games are expected to be added later this summer.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Arena | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 3 | vs. Phoenix | Greater Palm Springs | acrisure Arena | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 12 | vs.Golden State | Los angeles | Crypto.com Arena | 6:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 15 | vs. Dallas | Las Vegas | T-Mobile Arena | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 17 | vs. Sacramento | Los Angeles | Crypto.com Arena | 7:30 p.m. |
Los angeles Clippers Preseason Schedule
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Phoenix Suns Preseason Schedule
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Sacramento Kings Preseason Schedule
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NBA Regular Season and Postseason
the 2025-26 NBA regular season features more than 1,000 games. The 2026 NBA Play-In tournament will follow, preceding the 2026 NBA Playoff bracket and schedule.Details will be available after the NBA schedule release in mid-August.
