{"id":86347,"date":"2025-08-22T01:40:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T01:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/86347\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T01:40:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T01:40:12","slug":"nba-key-dates-trade-deadline-all-star-game-other-important-events-for-2025-26-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/86347\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA key dates: Trade deadline, All-Star Game, other important events for 2025-26 season"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NBA last week\u00a0unveiled the complete game and broadcast schedule<\/a>\u00a0for the 2025-26 regular season, which tips off with a doubleheader on Oct. 21.<\/p>\n

The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> will receive their rings before hosting the Houston Rockets<\/a> in the first game of opening night at 7:30 p.m. EDT. The Golden State Warriors will visit the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> in the second game at 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

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The regular-season schedule included 80 defined dates and opponents. The remaining two games will be played Dec. 10-16 and will be determined at a later date based on the results of the group stage of the in-season tournament.<\/p>\n

The league is set to welcome new broadcast partners, with Amazon (Prime) and NBCUniversal (NBC, Peacock) joining Disney (ABC, ESPN) in televising 247 total games next season. Every team is currently slated to have at least two nationally-televised games.<\/p>\n

Fans can unlock direct access to their favorite teams and players with NBA League Pass, which will continue to offer live, out-of-market games through various platforms, including NBA.com, the NBA app, Prime TV and other providers.<\/p>\n

The upcoming season has several important dates and events to monitor throughout the year. Rookie Wire took a look at the notable dates to keep an eye on.<\/p>\n

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NBA Media Day*\"TARRYTOWN,<\/p>\n

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK – JULY 08: A detail of the New York Knicks logo on a microphone before Mike Brown’s introductory press conference at Knicks Training Facility on July 08, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ishika Samant\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Date: Sept. 29<\/p>\n

*Teams traveling outside of North America for the preseason host media day on Sept. 23: Brooklyn Nets<\/a>, New York Knicks<\/a>, Philadelphia 76ers<\/a>, New Orleans Pelicans<\/a>, Phoenix Suns<\/a><\/p>\n

Start of Training Camp\"Oklahoma<\/p>\n

Oklahoma City guard Ajay Mitchell (25) runs drills during an NBA Finals practice session ahead of Game 2 at Paycom Center Oklahoma City, on Saturday, June 7, 2025.<\/p>\n

Date: Sept. 30<\/p>\n

Start of NBA Regular Season\"Jun<\/p>\n

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) holds up the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP trophy after winner Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hands it to him at the end of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Date: Oct. 21<\/p>\n

Start of In-Season Tournament\"Nov<\/p>\n

Nov 19, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the Emirates NBA Cup logo before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Date: Oct. 31<\/p>\n

In-Season Tournament Championship\"Dec<\/p>\n

Dec 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates with the trophy, other players and staff after winning the Emirates NBA Cup championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Date: Dec. 16<\/p>\n

Trade Deadline\"Apr<\/p>\n

Apr 28, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka looks on prior to game six of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

Date: Feb. 5 (3 p.m. EST)<\/p>\n

NBA All-Star Weekend\"Jan<\/p>\n

Jan 16, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; The 2026 NBA All-Star Game logo is displayed at a press conference at the Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

Date: Feb. 13-15<\/p>\n

End of Regular Season\"Apr<\/p>\n

Apr 27, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) warms up before game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Date: April 12<\/p>\n

Play-In Tournament\"Apr<\/p>\n

Apr 18, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; The NBA Logo for the Play-In Tournament on the goalpost for the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Date: April 14-17<\/p>\n

Start of Playoffs\"Apr<\/p>\n

Apr 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; The NBA palyoff logo is seen on the court before game two of first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Date: April 18<\/p>\n

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