NBA Reveals 2025-26 Opening Night, Christmas Day, and MLK Day Schedules

The latest 2025-26 NBA Schedule Release brings exciting news for basketball fans! Opening Night on NBC, Christmas Day matchups on ABC & ESPN, and the Emirates NBA Cup Group Play schedule are all set.

Starting on October 24th, catch the Celtics vs. Knicks and Timberwolves vs. Lakers in the NBA on Prime opening week doubleheader. Plus, NBA on Prime will be your go-to for 10 Emirates NBA Cup games, including the quarterfinals and the Cup Championship game.

Get ready for Halloween fun with a doubleheader on Prime, featuring the Sixers vs. Celtics and Lakers vs. Grizzlies. And mark your calendars for NBA on Prime Cup Nights every Friday from October 31st to November 28th.

Don’t miss out on the remaining 50 Group Play games airing on ESPN, NBC, and League Pass. The action heats up with a thrilling NBC doubleheader on November 25th, starring Orlando’s Paolo Banchero and Philly’s Tyrese Maxey in the first game, followed by a Clippers vs. Lakers showdown.

Thanksgiving Eve treats us to an ESPN tripleheader, starting off with the Pistons vs. Celtics, then Timberwolves vs. Thunder, and Rockets vs. Warriors—a day of exciting games you won’t want to miss.

And that’s not all—mark your calendars for Opening Night on October 21st, live on NBC, with the Thunder vs. Rockets and Warriors vs. Lakers. It’s a season kickoff you won’t want to miss!

Stay tuned for more thrilling NBA action coming soon!