2025 NBA Preseason Schedule: TV Channels, Results & Printable PDF
The 2025 NBA preseason runs from October 2 to October 17. Teams use these games to test lineups and give new players time on the court. Fans get an early look at rosters before the regular season starts on October 21.
Most teams play four or five exhibition games in this stretch. Coaches try different rotations and give rookies and new signings a chance to adjust before the real games begin.
This year has international stops in Abu Dhabi, Melbourne, Vancouver and Macao. Fans in those cities will see live NBA action before the season tips off.
This guide covers the full preseason schedule with TV channels, results, how to watch and a free printable PDF so you can follow every matchup in one place.
Full 2025 NBA Preseason Schedule
We will update each team’s regional sports networks before the matchup and add the final score after every game. Bookmark this page to stay updated during the preseason.
| DATE | MATCHUP | TIME (ET) | VENUE | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 2 | 76ers vs Knicks | 12:00 PM | Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi | NBA League Pass |
| Fri, Oct 3 | Melbourne Utd vs Pelicans | 5:30 AM | Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne | NBA League Pass |
| Fri, Oct 3 | Suns vs Lakers | 10:00 PM | Acrisure Arena, Palm Springs | NBA League Pass |
| Sat, Oct 4 | Knicks vs 76ers | 11:00 AM | Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi | NBA League Pass |
| Sat, Oct 4 | Hapoel JLM vs Nets | 8:00 PM | Barclays Center, Brooklyn | NBA League Pass |
| Sat, Oct 4 | Magic vs Heat | 8:00 PM | Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan | NBA League Pass |
| Sat, Oct 4 | Wolves vs Nuggets | 9:00 PM | Pechanga Arena, San Diego | TBA |
| Sun, Oct 5 | SE Melbourne vs Pelicans | 2:30 AM | Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne | NBA League Pass |
| Sun, Oct 5 | Thunder vs Hornets | 5:00 PM | N. Charleston Coliseum | NBA League Pass |
| Sun, Oct 5 | Lakers vs Warriors | 8:30 PM | Chase Center, SF | ESPN |
| Mon, Oct 6 | Bucks vs Heat | 7:30 PM | Kaseya Center, Miami | NBA League Pass |
| Mon, Oct 6 | Pistons vs Grizzlies | 8:00 PM | FedExForum, Memphis | NBA League Pass |
| Mon, Oct 6 | Guangzhou vs Spurs | 8:00 PM | Frost Bank Center, SA | NBA League Pass |
| Mon, Oct 6 | Hawks vs Rockets | 8:00 PM | Toyota Center, Houston | NBA League Pass |
| Mon, Oct 6 | Thunder vs Mavericks | 8:30 PM | Dickies Arena, Fort Worth | NBA League Pass |
| Mon, Oct 6 | Nuggets vs Raptors | 10:00 PM | Rogers Arena, Vancouver | NBA League Pass |
| Tue, Oct 7 | Bulls vs Cavaliers | 7:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FH, Cleveland | Peacock |
| Tue, Oct 7 | Pacers vs Wolves | 8:00 PM | Target Center, Minneapolis | NBA League Pass |
| Wed, Oct 8 | Spurs vs Heat | 7:30 PM | Kaseya Center, Miami | NBA League Pass |
| Wed, Oct 8 | Celtics vs Grizzlies | 8:00 PM | FedExForum, Memphis | NBA League Pass |
| Wed, Oct 8 | Jazz vs Rockets | 8:00 PM | Toyota Center, Houston | NBA League Pass |
| Wed, Oct 8 | Raptors vs Kings | 10:00 PM | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento | NBA League Pass |
| Wed, Oct 8 | Blazers vs Warriors | 10:00 PM | Chase Center, SF | NBA League Pass |
| Thu, Oct 9 | Wolves vs Knicks | 7:30 PM | Madison Square Garden, NY | NBA League Pass |
| Thu, Oct 9 | Cavaliers vs Bulls | 8:00 PM | United Center, Chicago | NBA League Pass |
| Thu, Oct 9 | Hornets vs Thunder | 8:00 PM | Paycom Center, OKC | NBA League Pass |
| Thu, Oct 9 | Pistons vs Bucks | 8:00 PM | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee | NBA League Pass |
| Thu, Oct 9 | Guangzhou vs Clippers | 10:30 PM | Frontwave Arena, Oceanside | TBA |
| Fri, Oct 10 | Suns vs Nets | 8:00 AM | Venetian Arena, Macau | NBA League Pass |
| Fri, Oct 10 | Magic vs 76ers | 7:00 PM | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philly | NBA League Pass |
| Fri, Oct 10 | Celtics vs Raptors | 7:00 PM | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto | NBA League Pass |
| Fri, Oct 10 | Jazz vs Spurs | 8:00 PM | Frost Bank Center, SA | NBA League Pass |
| Fri, Oct 10 | Kings vs Blazers | 10:00 PM | Moda Center, Portland | NBA League Pass |
| Sat, Oct 11 | Thunder vs Pacers | 7:00 PM | Gainbridge FH, Indy | NBA League Pass |
| Sat, Oct 11 | Hawks vs Grizzlies | 8:00 PM | FedExForum, Memphis | NBA League Pass |
| Sat, Oct 11 | Hornets vs Mavs | 8:30 PM | American Airlines Center, Dallas | NBA League Pass |
| Sun, Oct 12 | Nets vs Suns | 7:00 AM | Venetian Arena, Macau | NBA League Pass |
| Sun, Oct 12 | Raptors vs Wizards | 3:00 PM | Capital One Arena, DC | NBA League Pass |
| Sun, Oct 12 | Heat vs Magic | 6:00 PM | Kia Center, Orlando | NBA League Pass |
| Sun, Oct 12 | Cavaliers vs Celtics | 7:00 PM | TD Garden, Boston | ESPN |
| Sun, Oct 12 | Bucks vs Bulls | 7:00 PM | United Center, Chicago | NBA League Pass |
| Sun, Oct 12 | Nuggets vs Clippers | 9:30 PM | Intuit Dome, Inglewood | ESPN |
| Sun, Oct 12 | Warriors vs Lakers | 9:30 PM | crypto.com Arena, LA | NBA League Pass |
| Mon, Oct 13 | Heat vs Hawks | 6:00 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta | NBA League Pass |
| Mon, Oct 13 | Spurs vs Pacers | 7:00 PM | Gainbridge FH, Indy | NBA League Pass |
| Mon, Oct 13 | Wizards vs Knicks | 7:30 PM | Madison Square Garden, NY | NBA League Pass |
| Mon, Oct 13 | Guangzhou vs Wolves | 8:00 PM | Target Center, Minneapolis | TBD |
| Mon, Oct 13 | Mavericks vs Jazz | 9:00 PM | Delta Center, Salt Lake City | NBA League Pass |
| Tue, Oct 14 | Pistons vs Cavaliers | 7:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FH, Cleveland | NBA League Pass |
| Tue, Oct 14 | Rockets vs Pelicans | 8:00 PM | Legacy Arena, Birmingham | NBA League Pass |
| Tue, Oct 14 | Thunder vs Bucks | 8:00 PM | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee | Peacock |
| Tue, Oct 14 | Bulls vs Nuggets | 9:00 PM | Ball Arena, Denver | NBA League Pass |
| Tue, Oct 14 | Lakers vs Suns | 10:00 PM | Footprint Center, Phoenix | NBA League Pass |
| Tue, Oct 14 | Warriors vs Blazers | 10:00 PM | Moda Center, Portland | NBA League Pass |
| Wed, Oct 15 | Grizzlies vs Hornets | 7:00 PM | Greensboro Coliseum, NC | NBA League Pass |
| Wed, Oct 15 | Raptors vs Celtics | 7:30 PM | TD Garden, Boston | NBA League Pass |
| Wed, Oct 15 | Clippers vs Kings | 10:00 PM | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento | NBA League Pass |
| Wed, Oct 15 | Mavericks vs Lakers | 10:00 PM | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas | ESPN |
| Thu, Oct 16 | Pelicans vs Magic | 7:00 PM | Kia Center, Orlando | NBA League Pass |
| Thu, Oct 16 | Wizards vs Pistons | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit | NBA League Pass |
| Thu, Oct 16 | Rockets vs Hawks | 7:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta | ESPN 2 |
| Thu, Oct 16 | Timberwolves vs Bulls | 8:00 PM | United Center, Chicago | NBA League Pass |
| Thu, Oct 16 | Blazers vs Jazz | 9:00 PM | Delta Center, Salt Lake City | NBA League Pass |
| Fri, Oct 17 | Wolves vs 76ers | 7:00 PM | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philly | NBA League Pass |
| Fri, Oct 17 | Nets vs Raptors | 7:00 PM | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto | NBA League Pass |
| Fri, Oct 17 | Hornets vs Knicks | 7:30 PM | Madison Square Garden, NY | NBA League Pass |
| Fri, Oct 17 | Grizzlies vs Heat | 8:00 PM | Kaseya Center, Miami | NBA League Pass |
| Fri, Oct 17 | Nuggets vs Thunder | 8:00 PM | Paycom Center, OKC | NBA League Pass |
| Fri, Oct 17 | Pacers vs Spurs | 8:00 PM | Frost Bank Center, SA | NBA League Pass |
| Fri, Oct 17 | Clippers vs Warriors | 10:00 PM | Chase Center, SF | NBA League Pass |
| Fri, Oct 17 | Kings vs Lakers | 10:30 PM | crypto.com Arena, LA | NBA League Pass |
Free Printable 2025 NBA Preseason PDF Download
A free printable PDF makes it easy to track every matchup from the first tip on October 2 to the final exhibition on October 17.
The sheet lists each game with date, time in Eastern Time, TV channel and venue. You can print it or save it to your phone so the full schedule is always handy.
Free Download the Printable PDF Here
How to Watch NBA Preseason Games 2025
You can watch national games on NBA TV, ESPN, ESPN2 and Peacock. NBA League Pass also streams many preseason games and comes with NBA TV.
Most games show on each team’s regional sports network or a local TV channel, so check your local listings.
If you are outside your team’s market, NBA League Pass is the best choice. It streams select preseason games and every regular season game that is not blacked out.
Some teams give free streams on their websites or local stations. The Sacramento Kings show games on Kings.com and the Phoenix Suns air on Arizona’s Family stations.
You can start a free trial with DIRECTV STREAM or Fubo to watch national and local coverage. Peacock does not have a free trial.
FAQs – 2025 NBA Preseason
How long is the NBA Preseason 2025
The 2025 NBA preseason runs from Thursday, October 2, through Friday, October 17.
When does the NBA regular season start
NBA regular season begins on October 21, 2025.
Do preseason games count in the standings
No. These games are exhibitions and do not affect regular season records.
Where can I stream every NBA Preseason game
NBA League Pass streams every preseason game live and on demand.
How many games does each team play?
Teams usually play four to five exhibition games.
The 2025 NBA preseason gives fans a first look at new rosters and fresh matchups before the regular season tips off on October 21. Use the free printable PDF to follow every game date, time and TV channel with ease.
