Key dates for NBA 2025-26 season

2025

  • Oct 2 -17:  Preseason
  • Oct. 21: Start of NBA Regular Season
  • Oct. 31: Emirates NBA Cup 2025 – In-Season Tournament Begins
  • Dec. 16: Emirates NBA Cup 2025 – In-Season Tournament Ends
  • Dec. 25: Christmas, 12pm ET, Cavs at Knicks

2026

  • Jan. 15: NBA Berlin Games 2026 – Magic vs. Grizzlies
  • Feb. 5: NBA Trade Deadline (3 p.m. ET)
  • Feb. 13-15: 2026 NBA All-Star Games in LA
  • April 12: Regular Season Ends

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