Lakers Announce 2025 Preseason Schedule, Doncic Reunion

The Los Angeles Lakers have released their 2025-26 preseason schedule, with games taking place in Palm Springs, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas from October 3 to October 17. The team will face the Phoenix Suns at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena, and the Dallas Mavericks at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The matchup against Dallas on October 15 is drawing attention as it marks Luka Doncic's first full season with the Lakers after a blockbuster trade from the Mavericks, setting up a reunion game. The Mavericks, holding the first pick in the upcoming NBA draft and expected to select Cooper Flagg, add further intrigue to the contest. Tickets for the Palm Springs and Las Vegas games go on sale June 6, while tickets for Crypto.com Arena will be available in August. The revamped Lakers roster and high-profile matchups are generating excitement among fans.