Los Angeles Lakers Schedule 2025-26: Dates, Times, TV Channels
The Los Angeles Lakers open their 2025–26 NBA season on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, hosting the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. The game tips off at 10:00 p.m. ET on NBC. Their first road game follows on October 24 against the Phoenix Suns.
Fans can look forward to big matchups, including a Christmas Day home game against the Houston Rockets, and multiple showdowns with the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors.
The regular season wraps up on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at home against the Phoenix Suns.
Los Angeles Lakers Quick Facts
- Founded: 1947
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
- Head Coach: JJ Redick (hired June 24, 2024)
- NBA Championships: 17
- 2025–26 Season Opener: Oct 21 vs Warriors (NBC, 10:00 p.m. ET)
- 2025–26 Regular Season Finale: Apr 12 vs Suns
What Channel is the Lakers Game On?
Lakers games in 2025–26 will be broadcast nationally on NBC, ABC, ESPN, Peacock and Prime Video.
Local telecasts are available exclusively on Spectrum SportsNet in the Lakers’ market. Fans outside the region can stream via NBA League Pass.
Los Angeles Lakers 2025–26 Full Schedule
Lakers Preseason Schedule 2025
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 3 | vs Suns | 10:00 PM | Spectrum SportsNet |
| Sun, Oct 5 | @ Warriors | 8:30 PM | Spectrum SportsNet |
| Sun, Oct 12 | vs Warriors | 9:30 PM | Spectrum SportsNet |
| Tue, Oct 14 | @ Suns | 10:00 PM | Spectrum SportsNet |
| Wed, Oct 15 | vs Mavs | 10:00 PM | Spectrum SportsNet |
| Fri, Oct 17 | vs Kings | 10:30 PM | Spectrum SportsNet |
Lakers Regular Season Schedule 2025-2026
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 21 | vs Warriors | 10:00 PM | NBC |
| Fri, Oct 24 | vs Wolves | 10:00 PM | Prime Video |
| Sun, Oct 26 | @ Kings | 9:00 PM | — |
| Mon, Oct 27 | vs Blazers | 10:30 PM | — |
| Wed, Oct 29 | @ Wolves | 9:30 PM | — |
| Fri, Oct 31 | @ Grizzlies | 9:30 PM | Prime Video |
| Sun, Nov 2 | vs Heat | 9:30 PM | — |
| Mon, Nov 3 | @ Blazers | 10:00 PM | — |
| Wed, Nov 5 | vs Spurs | 10:00 PM | — |
| Sat, Nov 8 | @ Hawks | 8:00 PM | — |
| Mon, Nov 10 | @ Hornets | 7:00 PM | — |
| Wed, Nov 12 | @ Thunder | 9:30 PM | — |
| Fri, Nov 14 | @ Pelicans | 8:00 PM | — |
| Sat, Nov 15 | @ Bucks | 8:00 PM | — |
| Tue, Nov 25 | vs Clippers | 11:00 PM | NBC |
| Fri, Nov 28 | vs Mavs | 10:00 PM | Prime Video |
| Sun, Nov 30 | vs Pelicans | 9:30 PM | — |
| Mon, Dec 1 | vs Suns | 10:00 PM | Peacock |
| Thu, Dec 4 | @ Raptors | 7:30 PM | — |
| Fri, Dec 5 | @ Celtics | 7:00 PM | Prime Video |
| Sun, Dec 7 | @ 76ers | 7:30 PM | — |
| Thu, Dec 25 | vs Rockets | 8:00 PM | ABC |
| Sun, Dec 28 | vs Kings | 9:30 PM | — |
| Tue, Dec 30 | vs Pistons | 10:30 PM | — |
| Fri, Jan 2 | vs Grizzlies | 10:30 PM | — |
| Sun, Jan 4 | vs Grizzlies | 9:30 PM | — |
| Tue, Jan 6 | @ Pelicans | 8:00 PM | — |
| Wed, Jan 7 | @ Spurs | 7:30 PM | ESPN |
| Fri, Jan 9 | vs Bucks | 10:30 PM | — |
| Mon, Jan 12 | @ Kings | 10:00 PM | Peacock |
| Tue, Jan 13 | vs Hawks | 10:30 PM | — |
| Thu, Jan 15 | vs Hornets | 10:30 PM | — |
| Sat, Jan 17 | @ Blazers | 10:00 PM | — |
| Sun, Jan 18 | vs Raptors | 9:30 PM | — |
| Tue, Jan 20 | @ Nuggets | 10:00 PM | NBC |
| Thu, Jan 22 | @ Clippers | 10:00 PM | Prime Video |
| Sat, Jan 24 | @ Dallas | 8:30 PM | ABC |
| Mon, Jan 26 | @ Bulls | 8:00 PM | — |
| Wed, Jan 28 | @ Cavs | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| Sun, Feb 1 | @ Knicks | 7:00 PM | NBC |
| Thu, Feb 5 | vs 76ers | 10:00 PM | Prime Video |
| Sat, Feb 7 | vs Warriors | 8:30 PM | ABC |
| Mon, Feb 9 | vs Thunder | 10:00 PM | Peacock |
| Thu, Feb 12 | vs Mavs | 10:00 PM | Prime Video |
| Fri, Feb 20 | vs Clippers | 10:00 PM | ESPN |
| Sun, Feb 22 | vs Celtics | 6:30 PM | NBC |
| Tue, Feb 24 | vs Magic | 10:30 PM | — |
| Thu, Feb 26 | @ Suns | 9:00 PM | — |
| Sat, Feb 28 | @ Warriors | 8:30 PM | ABC |
| Sun, Mar 1 | vs Kings | 9:30 PM | — |
| Tue, Mar 3 | vs Pelicans | 10:30 PM | — |
| Thu, Mar 5 | @ Nuggets | 10:00 PM | Prime Video |
| Fri, Mar 6 | vs Pacers | 10:30 PM | — |
| Sun, Mar 8 | vs Knicks | 3:30 PM | ABC |
| Tue, Mar 10 | vs Wolves | 11:00 PM | NBC |
| Thu, Mar 12 | vs Bulls | 10:30 PM | — |
| Sat, Mar 14 | vs Nuggets | 8:30 PM | ABC |
| Mon, Mar 16 | @ Rockets | 9:00 PM | Peacock |
| Wed, Mar 18 | @ Rockets | 9:30 PM | ESPN |
| Thu, Mar 19 | @ Heat | 8:00 PM | — |
| Sat, Mar 21 | @ Magic | 7:00 PM | — |
| Mon, Mar 23 | @ Pistons | 7:00 PM | — |
| Tue, Mar 25 | @ Pacers | 7:00 PM | — |
| Thu, Mar 27 | vs Nets | 10:30 PM | — |
| Mon, Mar 30 | vs Wizards | 10:00 PM | — |
| Tue, Mar 31 | vs Cavs | 10:30 PM | — |
| Thu, Apr 2 | @ Thunder | 7:30 PM | Prime Video |
| Sun, Apr 5 | @ Mavs | 7:30 PM | NBC |
| Tue, Apr 7 | vs Thunder | 10:30 PM | — |
| Thu, Apr 9 | @ Warriors | 10:00 PM | Prime Video |
| Fri, Apr 10 | vs Suns | 10:30 PM | — |
| Sun, Apr 12 | vs Jazz | 8:30 PM | — |
Key Matchups to Watch
- Opening Night: vs Warriors on Oct. 21
- Christmas Day: vs Rockets on Dec. 25
- Celtics Rivalry: Mar. 7 at TD Garden
- Battle of LA: Multiple showdowns vs Clippers
- NBA Cup Games: Nov. 14 vs Pelicans, Nov. 28 vs Mavericks
How to Get Los Angeles Lakers Tickets
You can buy Lakers tickets from the Lakers’ official website and trusted partners. For more options, including premium seating and last-minute deals, platforms like StubHub offer a variety of ticket choices.
Preseason games are already on sale. Regular season tickets go public starting Tuesday, August 26 at 1 p.m. PT.
How Many Championships Have the Lakers Won?
The Lakers have 17 NBA championships, tied with the Boston Celtics for the most in league history. Their titles span from Minneapolis in 1949 to their latest win in 2020.
FAQs – Los Angeles Lakers 2025-26 Season
Where do the Lakers play home games?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
How many national TV games do the Lakers have in 2025–26?
The Lakers have 34 nationally televised games.
Which channels will show Lakers games nationally?
The Lakers will be on national TV many times this season. You can watch them on Amazon Prime Video, NBC, Peacock, ESPN, and ABC. Some games will stream only on Peacock. ESPN and ABC games can also be watched on the ESPN App.
Who carries the Lakers’ local telecasts?
Spectrum SportsNet is the exclusive regional TV home.
Who do the Lakers play on Christmas Day?
They host the Houston Rockets at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.
The 2025–26 season brings a packed schedule for the Lakers, with high-profile matchups and plenty of national TV coverage. Fans will have no shortage of chances to watch their team chase another title.
