NBA Plans 2025-26 Full Schedule Release With International Games

The NBA will unveil its full 2025-26 regular season schedule on Thursday, August 14, with a sneak peek of key nationally televised games airing on ABC's Good Morning America and NBC's Today Show on Tuesday. Opening Night matchups include the Houston Rockets at the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are entering the season as reigning champions with a strong core led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the Golden State Warriors at the Los Angeles Lakers. Christmas Day will feature a five-game slate with notable Western Conference showdowns and one Eastern Conference game. The NBA is following the NFL's strategy of teasing its schedule to build excitement and generate storylines ahead of the season. The league's media landscape is also evolving, adding significance to this year's schedule release. Additionally, international games have been announced, including matchups in Mexico City, Berlin, and London.