2025 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 2. 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.

2025 NBA Preseason Schedule and Scores

Thursday, October 2

• Knicks 99, 76ers 84

Friday, October 3

• Pelicans 107, Melbourne United 97
• Suns 103, Lakers 81

Saturday, October 4

• Knicks 113, 76ers 104
• Brooklyn Nets 123, Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. 88
• Magic 126, Heat 118
• Timberwolves 126, Nuggets 116
• Pelicans 127, South East Melbourne Phoenix 92

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Sunday, October 5

• Thunder 135, Hornets 114
• Warriors 111, Lakers 103

Monday, October 6

• Bucks 103, Heat 93
• Rockets 122, Hawks 113
• Pistons 128, Grizzlies 112
• Spurs 119, Guangzhou Loong-Lions 88
• Mavericks 106, Thunder 89
• Nuggets 112, Raptors 108

Tuesday, October 7

• Bulls 118, Cavaliers 117
• Pacers 135, Timberwolves 134 (OT)

Wednesday, October 8

• Spurs 112, Heat 107
• Rockets 140, Jazz 127
• Celtics 121, Grizzlies 103
• Warriors 129, Trail Blazers 123
• Raptors 130, Kings 122

Thursday, October 9

• Knicks 100, Timberwolves 95 (OT)
• Bulls 119, Cavaliers 112
• Bucks 117, Pistons 111
• Thunder 122, Hornets 116
• Clippers 142, Guangzhou Loong-Lions 95

Friday, October 10

• Suns 132, Nets 127 (OT)
• Raptors 107, Celtics 105
• Magic 128, 76ers 98
• Spurs 134, Jazz 130 (OT)
• Trail Blazers 124, Kings 123

Saturday, October 11

• Pacers 116, Thunder 101
• Hawks 122, Grizzlies 116
• Hornets 120, Mavericks 116

Sunday, October 12

• Nets 111, Suns 109
• Raptors 119, Wizards 112
• Magic 120, Heat 104
• Celtics 138, Cavaliers 107
• Bucks 127, Bulls 121
• Lakers 126, Warriors 116
• Nuggets 102, Clippers 94

Monday, October 13

• Hawks 119, Heat 118 (OT)
• Spurs 124, Pacers 108
• Wizards 120, Knicks 103
• Timberwolves 134, Guangzhou Loong-Lions 74
• Mavericks 114, Jazz 101

Tuesday, October 14

• Cavs 118, Pistons 100
• Rockets 130, Pelicans 128
• Thunder 116, Bucks 112
• Nuggets 124, Bulls 117
• Warriors 118, Trail Blazers 111
• Suns 113, Lakers 104

Wednesday, October 15

• Hornets 145, Grizzlies 116
• Celtics 110, Raptors 108
• Clippers 109, Kings 91
• Mavericks 121, Lakers 94

Thursday, October 16

• Magic 132, Pelicans 125
• Pistons 119, Wizards 98
• Rockets 133, Hawks 115
• Bulls 126, Timberwolves 120
• Jazz 132, Trail Blazers 129

Friday, October 17

• Raptors 119, Nets 114
• 76ers 126, Timberwolves 110
• Knicks 113, Hornets 108
• Grizzlies 141, Heat 125
• Thunder 94, Nuggets 91
• Spurs 133, Pacers 104
• Clippers 106, Warriors 103
• Kings 117, Lakers 116

When does the 2025 NBA Preseason start?

The 2025 NBA preseason starts on Thursday, Oct. 2 in Abu Dhabi when the Philadelphia 76ers play the New York Knicks. The game tips off at 12 p.m. ET.

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, NBATV or Peacock.

How can I stream the NBA Preseason or watch without cable?

Games on channels like ESPN and NBATV can be streamed with services such as YouTube TV or Fubo TV. 

Many games will also be available for streaming on NBA League Pass. Select games can be streamed on Peacock as well.

What are the NBA Preseason standings?

Full standings by conference are available on the FOXSports NBA preseason standings page.