2026 NBA preseason schedule, scores, full dates, matchups, game times, how to watch, live stream
The 2026 NBA preseason schedule is fast approaching and is about a few week from tipping off with the two first games scheduled for Octo. 3.
From the best games to national TV matchups and more, here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 NBA preseason schedule:
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When does the 2026 NBA preseason start?
When does the 2026 NBA preseason end?
Friday, Oct. 16 is the end date for all preseason matchups. The regular season is slated to start on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
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What 2026 NBA preseason games will be live on national TV, stream online?
There are SEVEN NBA preseason games will be aired Live on national television. Here are those matchups:
Full 2026 NBA preseason schedule, scores today, matchups, dates, game times, channels
2026 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 3. 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.
2026 NBA Preseason Schedule and Scores
Below is the full 2026 NBA Preseason Schedule, arranged date by date. Completed games have their final scores; upcoming games are listed without scores. Times are ET.
October 3
October 3 — 7:00 PM ET — Miami Heat 129, Toronto Raptors 105
October 4
October 4 — 7:00 PM ET — Golden State Warriors 101, LA Clippers 104
October 4 — 7:00 PM ET — Utah Jazz 109, Denver Nuggets 97
October 5
Memphis Grizzlies 132-123 Atlanta Hawks
Phoenix Suns 107-109 Detroit Pistons
New York Knicks 97-120 Philadelphia 76ers
Minnesota Timberwolves 116-97 Milwaukee Bucks
Los Angeles Lakers 127-97 Sacramento Kings
October 6
Brooklyn Nets 124 - 90 Charlotte Hornets
New Orleans Pelicans 116 - 110 Oklahoma City Thunder
Denver Nuggets 117 - 106 Utah Jazz
Los Angeles Lakers 98 - 124 Golden State Warriors
October 7
Indiana Pacers 123 - 112 innesota Timberwolves.
Phoenix Suns 117-124 Chicago Bulls
Milwaukee Bucks 128-126 Oklahoma City Thunder —
Orlando Magic 122-118 Memphis Grizzlies —
Golden State Warriors 118 - 123 Portland Trail Blazers —
October 8
Boston Celtics 124, Cleveland Cavaliers 113Brooklyn Nets 114, Philadelphia 76ers 108
Washington Wizards 111, New York Knicks 109
Miami Heat 128, New Orleans Pelicans 118
Atlanta Hawks 123, San Antonio Spurs 116
Los Angeles Lakers 127, Sacramento Kings 103
October 9
October 9 — Houston Rockets 135-117 Dallas Mavericks —
October 9 — Memphis Grizzlies 104 -100 Chicago Bulls —
October 10
Phoenix Suns 102, San Antonio Spurs 98
Golden State Warriors 111, Sacramento Kings 106
Boston Celtics 144, Philadelphia 76ers 106
Minnesota Timberwolves 125, Miami Heat 124
Atlanta Hawks 119, Indiana Pacers 117
Washington Wizards 114, Detroit Pistons 108 (OT)
Toronto Raptors 114, LA Clippers 106 (Vancouver – NBA Canada Series)
October 11
Orlando Magic 105–119 Cleveland Cavaliers
Milwaukee Bucks 90–105 Charlotte Hornets
Chicago Bulls 128–133 Denver Nuggets
Dallas Mavericks 132–115 Houston Rockets
October 12
London Lions vs. Portland Trail Blazers 66 – 119
Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards 131 – 122
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Atlanta Hawks 110 – 113
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York Knicks 122 – 104
October 12 — 9:00 PM ET — San Antonio Spurs 109 - 119 Utah Jazz —
October 13
October 13 — 7:00 PM ET — Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic — Kia Center — Orlando, Florida
October 13 — 7:00 PM ET — New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors — Scotiabank Arena — Toronto, Ontario
October 13 — 8:00 PM ET — Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder — Paycom Center — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
October 13 — 10:00 PM ET — Portland Trail Blazers vs. Sacramento Kings — Golden 1 Center — Sacramento, California
October 13 — 10:00 PM ET — Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers — T-Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, Nevada
October 14
October 14 — 7:30 PM ET — Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics — TD Garden — Boston, Massachusetts
October 14 — 7:30 PM ET — Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat — Kaseya Center — Miami, Florida
October 14 — 8:00 PM ET — Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs — Frost Bank Center — San Antonio, Texas
October 14 — 8:00 PM ET — Detroit Pistons vs. Minnesota Timberwolves — Target Center — Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 14 — 8:00 PM ET — New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks — American Airlines Center — Dallas, Texas
October 14 — 8:00 PM ET — Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks — Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
October 14 — 10:30 PM ET — Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers — Intuit Dome — Inglewood, California
October 15
October 15 — 7:30 PM ET — Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks — Madison Square Garden — New York, New York
October 15 — 8:30 PM ET — Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets — Toyota Center — Houston, Texas
October 16
October 16 — 7:00 PM ET — Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic — Kia Center — Orlando, Florida
October 16 — 7:00 PM ET — Toronto Raptors vs. Detroit Pistons — Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, Michigan
October 16 — 7:00 PM ET — Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers — Xfinity Mobile Arena — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
October 16 — 7:00 PM ET — Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers — Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Indianapolis, Indiana
October 16 — 8:00 PM ET — Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies — FedExForum — Memphis, Tennessee
October 16 — 8:00 PM ET — Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks — American Airlines Center — Dallas, Texas
October 16 — 8:00 PM ET — Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago Bulls — United Center — Chicago, Illinois
October 16 — 8:00 PM ET — Sacramento Kings vs. San Antonio Spurs — Frost Bank Center — San Antonio, Texas
October 16 — 8:00 PM ET — Washington Wizards vs. New Orleans Pelicans — Smoothie King Center — New Orleans, Louisiana
October 16 — 10:00 PM ET — Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns — Mortgage Matchup Center — Phoenix, Arizona
October 16 — 10:00 PM ET — Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors — Chase Center — San Francisco, California
October 16 — 10:30 PM ET — Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers — Crypto.com Arena — Los Angeles, California
Note: The 2026-27 NBA preseason officially began on October 3, and the regular season begins October 20.
When does the 2026-27 NBA regular season start?
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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