The NBA regular season for 2025-26 is scheduled to begin on October 21, 2025, and end on April 12, 2026. The preseason games start earlier, with some taking place in October. The playoffs will begin shortly after the regular season ends, with the NBA Finals starting on June 4, 2026, and possibly concluding with a Game 7 on June 21, 2026. Here are some key dates for the 2025-26 NBA season:
- Preseason games start in early October 2025.
- Regular season starts on October 21, 2025.
- NBA All-Star Game scheduled for February 15, 2026.
- Play-in tournament from April 14 to 17, 2026.
- Playoffs start April 18, 2026.
- NBA Finals start June 4, 2026, with a possible Game 7 on June 21, 2026.
