When does the 2025 NBA preseason start? full schedule dates, matchups, game times, how to watch, live stream

The 2025 NBA preseason schedule is fast approaching and is about a few week from tipping off with the two first games scheduled for Octo. 2.

From the best games to national TV matchups and more, here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA preseason schedule:

When does the 2025 NBA preseason start?

The 2025 NBA preseason starts on Thursday, Oct. 2 in Abu Dhabi when the Philadelphia 76ers play the New York Knicks. The game tips off at 12 p.m. ET.

When does the 2025 NBA preseason end?

Friday, Oct. 17 is the end date for all preseason matchups. The regular season is slated to start on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

What 2025 NBA preseason games will be live on national TV, stream online?

There are Eleven NBA preseason games will be aired Live on national television. Here are those matchups:

Sunday, October 5: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors – 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Tuesday, October 7: Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers – 7:00 p.m. ET (Peacock)

Wednesday, October 8: Boston Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies – 8:00 p.m. ET (NBCSBO)

Friday, October 10: Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors – 7:00 p.m. ET (NBCSBO)

Sunday, October 12: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics – 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 9:30 p.m. ET (SNLA)

Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers – 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Tuesday, October 14: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Milwaukee Bucks – 8:00 p.m. ET (Peacock)

Wednesday, October 15: Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics – 7:30 p.m. ET (NBCSBO)

Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

October 16: Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks – 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

Full 2025 NBA preseason schedule, scores, matchups dates, game times, channels

2025 NBA preseason schedule: Dates, times, channels, how to watch

The NBA preseason provides an early look at what to expect in the upcoming regular season, set to begin on October 2. During this period, teams assess their rosters, test out new strategies, and gear up for the challenges of the regular season. This year’s preseason began on October 2 and runs through October 17, featuring a mix of nationally and locally televised games.

Check out the complete details on how to watch this year’s NBA preseason slate, including dates, times and TV channels.

2025 NBA Preseason Schedule and Scores

Thursday, October 2

Knicks 99, 76ers 84

Friday, October 3

Pelicans 107, Melbourne United 97

Suns 103, Lakers 81

Saturday, October 4

Knicks 113, 76ers 104

Brooklyn Nets 123, Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. 88

Magic 126, Heat 118

Timberwolves 126, Nuggets 116

Pelicans 127, South East Melbourne Phoenix 92

Sunday, October 5

Thunder 135, Hornets 114

Warriors 111, Lakers 103

Monday, October 6

Bucks 103 – Heat 93

Rockets 122 – Hawks 113

Pistons 128 – Grizzlies 112

Spurs 119 – Loong-Lions 88

Mavericks 106 – Thunder 89

Nuggets 112 – Raptors 108

Tuesday, October 7

Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers – 7:00 p.m. ET (Peacock)

Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves – 8:00 p.m. ET

Wednesday, October 8

San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat – 7:30 p.m. ET

Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets – 8:00 p.m. ET

Boston Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies – 8:00 p.m. ET (NBCSBO)

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors – 10:00 p.m. ET

Toronto Raptors vs. Sacramento Kings – 10:00 p.m. ET

Thursday, October 9

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York Knicks – 7:30 p.m. ET

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls – 8:00 p.m. ET

Detroit Pistons vs. Milwaukee Bucks – 8:00 p.m. ET

Charlotte Hornets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder – 8:00 p.m. ET

Guangzhou Loong-Lions vs. LA Clippers – 10:30 p.m. ET

Friday, October 10

Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets – 8:00 a.m. ET

Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors – 7:00 p.m. ET (NBCSBO)

Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers – 7:00 p.m. ET

Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs – 8:00 p.m. ET

Sacramento Kings vs. Portland Trail Blazers – 10:00 p.m. ET

Saturday, October 11

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers – 7:00 p.m. ET

Atlanta Hawks vs. Memphis Grizzlies – 8:00 p.m. ET

Charlotte Hornets vs. Dallas Mavericks – 8:30 p.m. ET

Sunday, October 12

Brooklyn Nets vs. Phoenix Suns – 7:00 a.m. ET

Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards – 3:00 p.m. ET

Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic – 6:00 p.m. ET

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics – 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls – 7:00 p.m. ET

Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 9:30 p.m. ET (SNLA)

Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers – 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Monday, October 13

Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks – 6:00 p.m. ET

San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers – 7:00 p.m. ET

Washington Wizards vs. New York Knicks – 7:30 p.m. ET

Guangzhou Loong-Lions vs. Minnesota Timberwolves – 8:00 p.m. ET

Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz – 9:00 p.m. ET

Tuesday, October 14

Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers – 7:00 p.m. ET

Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans – 8:00 p.m. ET

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Milwaukee Bucks – 8:00 p.m. ET (Peacock)

Chicago Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets – 9:00 p.m. ET

Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers – 10:00 p.m. ET

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns – 10:00 p.m. ET

Wednesday, October 15

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Charlotte Hornets – 7:00 p.m. ET

Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics – 7:30 p.m. ET (NBCSBO)

LA Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings – 10:00 p.m. ET

Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Thursday, October 16

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic – 7:00 p.m. ET

Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons – 7:00 p.m. ET

Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks – 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago Bulls – 8:00 p.m. ET

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz – 9:00 p.m. ET

Friday, October 17

Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors – 7:00 p.m. ET

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Philadelphia 76ers – 7:00 p.m. ET

Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks – 7:30 p.m. ET

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Miami Heat – 8:00 p.m. ET

Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder – 8:00 p.m. ET

Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs – 8:00 p.m. ET

LA Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors – 10:00 p.m. ET

Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 10:30 p.m. ET

Where can I watch the NBA Preseason? What channel will it be on?

The majority of NBA preseason games will air on NBA TV and local regional networks or NBA League Pass. Select games will also be on ESPN, ESPN2, and TNT.

How can I stream the NBA Preseason or watch without cable?

Games on channels like ESPN, NBA TV and TNT can be streamed with services such as YouTube TV or Fubo TV.

Many games will also be available for streaming on NBA League Pass.

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