The NBA schedule for 2025-26 has been released! The regular season begins Oct. 21, with reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting Kevin Durant's new team, the Houston Rockets, while LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers will host Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.
As the season nears, which debuts, star showdowns, reunions and playoff rematches are we most excited to watch?
Plenty of stars will don new jerseys -- most notably Durant, Chris Paul returning to the LA Clippers, Myles Turner with the Milwaukee Bucks and Kristaps Porzingis with the Atlanta Hawks -- setting up must-see reunions.
Top rookies will square off, with No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg facing No. 2 pick Dylan Harper and All-Star Victor Wembanyama in an opening-week contest between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs.
Former Rutgers teammates Ace Bailey and Harper will face off in December when the Utah Jazz play the Spurs. Meanwhile, James will embark on his record-breaking 23rd season in the league.
These are just some of the storylines we can't wait to watch. ESPN's NBA insiders break down the most anticipated games of the upcoming season, including opening night, every big revenge matchup, the five-game Christmas Day slate and key superstar showdowns.
When does the preseason begin?
The Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns begin training camp Sept. 24 ahead of preseason games in Abu Dhabi, UAE; Melbourne, Australia; and China. The rest of the teams will start camp Sept. 29.
When is opening night?
The NBA regular season begins Oct. 21 with the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers welcoming the Golden State Warriors.
When is the Emirates NBA Cup, also known as the in-season tournament?
The third edition of the tournament begins Oct. 31 when group play tips off. Group play ends on Nov. 28, with the knockout rounds running through Dec. 9-10. The semifinals will be on Dec. 13 and the championship will be held on Dec. 16.
What is the Christmas schedule?
There will be five games Dec. 25:
When and where is the All-Star Game?
The NBA All-Star Game will take place Feb. 15, 2026, at Intuit Dome, home of the LA Clippers.
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