NBA Preseason Schedule for 2025-26

The NBA Preseason for the 2025-26 season features several key events and games across various international locations. It kicks off with the NBA Abu Dhabi Games, where the Knicks face the 76ers on October 2 and 4 in Abu Dhabi. Following that, the Melbourne Series highlights matchups between the Pelicans and NBL teams on October 3 and 5 in Melbourne, Australia. The NBA Canada Series will see the Nuggets take on the Raptors in Vancouver on October 6. Additionally, the NBA China Games feature the Nets competing against the Suns from October 10 to 12 in Macao. The regular season officially opens on October 21, marking the transition from preseason to the main competitive season. This preseason schedule not only emphasizes the NBA's international reach but also allows teams to prepare for the upcoming regular season through a series of exciting matchups.