Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule 2025-26: Dates, Times, TV Channels

ByNPP Staff

The Cleveland Cavaliers tip off their 2025–26 season on October 22, 2025, with a road game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Their first home game comes on October 26, 2025, when they host the Milwaukee Bucks at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Fans can expect several spotlight games, including a Christmas Day matchup against the Knicks in New York and a Martin Luther King Jr. Day game at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With a mix of national TV appearances and local broadcasts, the Cavaliers’ schedule offers plenty of chances to catch the action live or on screen throughout the season.

Cleveland Cavaliers Quick Facts

  • Home Arena: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio
  • Head Coach: Kenny Atkinson
  • Star Players: Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
  • Championships: 1 NBA title (2016)
  • Opening Night: Wed, Oct 22, 2025 – @ Knicks
  • Home Opener: Sun, Oct 26, 2025 – vs Bucks
  • Christmas Day Game: Thu, Dec 25, 2025 – @ Knicks
  • MLK Day Game: Mon, Jan 19, 2026 – vs Thunder
  • Final Regular Season Game: TBD – depends on NBA Cup scheduling adjustments

What Channel is the Cavaliers Game On?

Cleveland Cavaliers games will air on a mix of national and local TV networks during the 2025–26 season. National broadcasts are set for ABC, ESPN, NBC, Peacock, Prime Video and NBA TV. These include marquee matchups such as opening night, Christmas Day, and select rivalry games.

For fans in the local market, most games not on national TV will be shown on the Cavaliers’ regional sports network. Out-of-market viewers can watch these matchups on NBA League Pass, which carries non-nationally exclusive games.

Several games will also stream exclusively on Peacock or Prime Video, so having access to those platforms ensures you don’t miss key moments in the season.

Cleveland Cavaliers 2025–26 Full Schedule

Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule 2025-26

Cavaliers Preseason Schedule 2025

DATEOPPONENTTIME (ET)TV CHANNEL
Mon, Oct 06vs Pacers7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Thu, Oct 09@ Bulls8:00 PMNBA League Pass
Sat, Oct 11vs Wizards7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Tue, Oct 14@ Bucks8:00 PMNBA League Pass
Fri, Oct 17vs Knicks7:00 PMNBA League Pass

Cavaliers Regular Season Schedule 2025–26

DATEOPPONENTTIME (ET)TV CHANNEL
Wed, Oct 22@ Knicks7:00 PMESPN
Fri, Oct 24@ Nets7:30 PMNBA League Pass
Sun, Oct 26vs Bucks6:00 PMNBA League Pass
Mon, Oct 27@ Pistons7:00 PMPeacock
Fri, Oct 31vs Raptors7:30 PMNBA League Pass
Sun, Nov 02vs Celtics7:00 PMESPN
Wed, Nov 05@ Bulls8:00 PMNBA League Pass
Fri, Nov 07@ Wizards7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Sun, Nov 09vs Heat6:00 PMNBC
Tue, Nov 11vs Spurs7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Thu, Nov 13vs Kings7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Sun, Nov 16@ Hawks6:00 PMNBA League Pass
Mon, Nov 17vs Bucks7:00 PMPeacock
Wed, Nov 19@ Celtics7:30 PMESPN
Fri, Nov 21vs Pacers7:00 PMPrime
Sun, Nov 23vs Magic6:00 PMNBA League Pass
Mon, Nov 24@ Raptors7:30 PMPeacock
Wed, Nov 26vs Hornets7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Fri, Nov 28@ Hawks7:30 PMNBA League Pass
Sun, Nov 30vs Nets6:00 PMNBA League Pass
Wed, Dec 03@ Pelicans8:00 PMNBA League Pass
Fri, Dec 05@ Rockets8:00 PMNBA League Pass
Sun, Dec 07vs Clippers6:00 PMNBC
Tue, Dec 09vs Lakers7:30 PMESPN
Thu, Dec 11@ Suns9:00 PMNBA League Pass
Sun, Dec 14@ Warriors8:30 PMNBC
Wed, Dec 17vs Pistons7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Fri, Dec 19@ 76ers7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Mon, Dec 22vs Hornets7:00 PMPeacock
Thu, Dec 25@ Knicks12:00 PMABC / ESPN
Sun, Dec 28vs Jazz6:00 PMNBA League Pass
Mon, Dec 29@ Spurs7:30 PMNBC / Peacock
Wed, Dec 31@ Thunder8:00 PMNBA League Pass
Sat, Jan 03vs Mavericks6:00 PMNBA League Pass
Mon, Jan 05vs Rockets7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Wed, Jan 07@ Kings10:00 PMNBA League Pass
Fri, Jan 09@ Nuggets9:00 PMNBA League Pass
Sat, Jan 10vs Timberwolves7:00 PMPrime
Mon, Jan 12vs Wizards7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Wed, Jan 14vs Bulls7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Fri, Jan 16@ Celtics7:30 PMESPN
Mon, Jan 19vs Thunder2:30 PMNBC / Peacock
Wed, Jan 21vs Suns7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Fri, Jan 23vs Warriors7:30 PMESPN
Sun, Jan 25@ Bucks8:00 PMNBA League Pass
Tue, Jan 27vs Hawks7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Thu, Jan 29@ Timberwolves8:00 PMNBA League Pass
Sat, Jan 31vs Raptors7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Mon, Feb 02@ Clippers10:00 PMPeacock
Wed, Feb 04@ Lakers10:30 PMESPN
Fri, Feb 06vs Pelicans7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Sun, Feb 08vs Heat6:00 PMNBC
Tue, Feb 10vs Celtics7:30 PMESPN
Thu, Feb 12@ Magic7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Sat, Feb 14@ Hornets7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Mon, Feb 16vs Bucks7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Thu, Feb 19@ Knicks7:30 PMESPN
Sun, Feb 21vs Spurs6:00 PMNBA League Pass
Tue, Feb 24vs Knicks7:30 PMNBC / Peacock
Thu, Feb 26@ Jazz9:00 PMNBA League Pass
Sat, Feb 28@ Mavericks8:30 PMABC
Mon, Mar 02vs Lakers7:30 PMPeacock
Thu, Mar 05@ Bulls8:00 PMNBA League Pass
Sat, Mar 07@ Pacers7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Mon, Mar 09vs Heat7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Wed, Mar 11vs Raptors7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Fri, Mar 13vs Warriors7:30 PMPrime
Sun, Mar 15@ Bucks8:00 PMNBA League Pass
Tue, Mar 17@ Bucks7:00 PMNBC / Peacock
Thu, Mar 19vs Clippers7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Sat, Mar 21@ Hornets7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Mon, Mar 23@ Magic7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Tue, Mar 24vs Magic7:00 PMNBC / Peacock
Thu, Mar 26@ 76ers7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Sat, Mar 28vs Grizzlies7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Mon, Mar 30vs Pacers7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Wed, Apr 01@ Celtics7:30 PMESPN
Thu, Apr 02@ Warriors10:00 PMPrime
Sun, Apr 05vs Bulls7:00 PMNBC
Tue, Apr 07vs Nets7:00 PMNBA League Pass
Thu, Apr 09@ Hawks7:30 PMPrime
Sat, Apr 11vs 76ers7:00 PMNBA League Pass
TBDTBDTBDTBD

Key Games to Watch

  • Opening Night: Wed, Oct 22 @ Knicks (ESPN)
  • Home Opener: Sun, Oct 26 vs Bucks (NBA League Pass)
  • Christmas Day: Thu, Dec 25 @ Knicks (ABC / ESPN)
  • MLK Day: Mon, Jan 19 vs Thunder (NBC / Peacock)
  • Prime Video Exclusive: Fri, Nov 21 vs Pacers
  • Marquee Matchups with the Celtics: Wed, Nov 19 and Tue, Feb 10

How to Get Cleveland Cavaliers Tickets

Fans can buy Cleveland Cavaliers tickets through the team’s official website or trusted marketplaces. For more options and secure purchases, visit StubHub.

You can find seats for every game, including the home opener, Christmas Day, and rivalry matchups. Buying early helps you get better seats and prices.

How Many Championships Have the Cavaliers Won?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won 1 NBA championship. They claimed the title in 2016 after defeating the Golden State Warriors in a historic seven-game Finals series.

FAQs – Cleveland Cavaliers 2025–26 Season

Who is the Cavaliers’ head coach this season?

Kenny Atkinson is the Cavaliers’ head coach for the 2025–26 season. He was hired on June 28, 2024, after J. B. Bickerstaff’s departure.

How many national TV games do the Cavaliers have?

They have 24 national TV games across ABC, ESPN, NBC, Peacock, Prime Video, and NBA TV.

Which arena do the Cavaliers play in?

The team plays its home games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.

How many times do the Cavaliers play the Bucks this season?

Cleveland will face Milwaukee four times during the regular season.

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