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NBA 2025-26 opening schedule released

Originally posted on Ball Exclusives | By Titan Frey | Last updated Aug 12, 2025 12:50 PM ET

The 2025-26 full NBA schedule will be released on Thursday, August 14. Today, the league has released its schedule for opening night, as well as Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The NBA released its Christmas Day schedule a few days ago, showcasing great matchups like the Houston Rockets taking on the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, fans know which games they’ll be able to watch on opening night, as well as opening week. This includes the return of the NBA on NBC.

On Tuesday, October 21, the Oklahoma City Thunder take on Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets at 7:30 PM EST. Following that game will be the Golden State Warriors playing the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:00 PM EST.

Game on. NBA Tip-Off, October 21st on NBC and Peacock. pic.twitter.com/AALohb2D0a

— NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) August 12, 2025

We have also learned what games will be played for the remainder of opening week.

Wednesday, Oct. 22

Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks, 7:00 PM EST, on ESPN.

San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks, 9:30 PM EST, on ESPN.

Thursday, Oct. 23

Oklahoma City Thunder at Indiana Pacers, 7:30 PM EST, on ESPN.

Denver Nuggets at Golden State Warriors, 10:00 PM EST, on ESPN.

Monday, Oct. 27

Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 PM EST, on Peacock.

Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves, 9:30 PM EST, on Peacock.

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Opening Week is going to be a banger pic.twitter.com/VGBVnBPh5V

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) August 12, 2025