NBA schedule FAQs
When does the NBA season start?
The 2025–26 NBA regular season tips off on Tuesday, 21 October, with a blockbuster doubleheader. The Oklahoma City Thunder will receive their championship rings before hosting Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets at 7:30 p.m. ET. Then at 10 p.m. ET, Olympic gold medalists Steph Curry and LeBron James face off as the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers.
When does the NBA Cup start?
Group play for the NBA Cup 2025 begins on 31 October.
What is the NBA Christmas games schedule?
The NBA’s annual Christmas Day tradition returns for the 18th consecutive year, with five marquee matchups set for Thursday, Dec. 25. This year’s holiday lineup includes the Cleveland Cavaliers at the New York Knicks, the San Antonio Spurs visiting the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Dallas Mavericks on the road against the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets taking on the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves meeting the Denver Nuggets.
When and where is the NBA All-Star Game?
NBA All-Star weekend will be held in Los Angeles, California, from 13-15 February 2026.
When is the NBA trade deadline?
The NBA trade deadline is 5 February 2026.