NBA Schedule Unveiling for the 2025-26 Season
On Thursday, NBA teams celebrated a significant milestone in the offseason by unveiling their schedules for the 2025-26 season. The Oklahoma City Thunder will kick things off at home against the Houston Rockets on October 21, with the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors following closely behind in a highly anticipated matchup.
ESPN will commence its broadcast coverage the next day as the New York Knicks welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers, setting the stage for rookie sensation Cooper Flagg‘s debut when the Dallas Mavericks host the San Antonio Spurs afterwards.
Christmas Day Lineup
This season’s Christmas Day lineup promises excitement, starting with the Knicks facing the Cavaliers once more. Additionally, fans can look forward to a contest featuring the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Denver Nuggets. LeBron James of the Lakers could be making his 20th appearance on Christmas, a feat only achieved by 12 other players in NBA history.
National Broadcasts and Team Engagement
With a total of 34 games airing nationally, the Thunder, Lakers, Warriors, and Knicks share the honor of the highest televised matchups. Meanwhile, the Rockets and Timberwolves follow with 28 national broadcasts.
In a creative twist, teams have taken to social media to announce their schedules, showcasing their brand identities and engaging fans. From playful graphics to unique themes, each team’s reveal aimed to create buzz for the upcoming season. Expect a mix of excitement and anticipation as players prepare for the games ahead and fans count down the days until basketball returns.
Now that the schedules have been released, teams can shift focus to preparing their strategies and rosters for another thrilling season of NBA action.
