NBA 2024/25 Schedule: Key Dates and Start of the Regular Season

The NBA has released the official schedule for the 2024/25 season. Here are the key dates for the NBA season

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The new NBA season 2024/25 is just around the corner. Meanwhile, to build excitement and get fans dreaming, the league has released the schedule with the dates and games to mark in red on your calendar.

The season kicks off with training camp at the end of September, on the 25th. We’ll then move into the start of the season with the first friendlies of the Abu Dhabi Games on October 4 and 6, along with the Canada Series in Montreal on the 6th, which will not be the last stop of the Global Games. This season, the NBA will travel to Mexico City on November 2 and then to Paris from January 23 to 25.

Tip-off will be on October 22, featuring an opening night that promises immediate excitement with the matchup between two of the biggest rivals from the East Coast, the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks. While the NBA Champions celebrate their 18th Banner, the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Crypto.com Arena.

The second edition of the  Emirates NBA Cup – this year called the Emirates NBA Cup – will begin on November 12 with the Group Stage concluding on December 3 to determine who will advance to the knockout stage, from December 10 to 17. The semifinals and finals will be held in Las Vegas, where LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ Lakers triumphed in the inaugural edition.

Here are the key dates for the new NBA season (full schedule here).

NBA 2024/2025 Season Dates

In the table below, we list all the special dates for this season; we will keep you updated on our channels so you don’t miss a single game!

DateEvent
September 25Training Camp Begins
October 4 & 6Abu Dhabi Games 2025

Celtics-Nuggets

NBA Canada Series (Montreal)

Toronto Raptors-Washington Wizards
October 22Regular Season 2024/25 Begins

Celtics-Knicks
Lakers-Timberwolves
November 2NBA Mexico City Games

Miami Heat-Washington Wizards
12 novembreEmirates NBA Cup Begins

Knicks-76ers
Warriors-Mavericks
December 3End of Emirates NBA Cup Group Stage
December 10-11Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinals
December 14Emirates NBA Cup Semifinals (Las Vegas)
December 17Emirates NBA Cup Final (Las Vegas)
December 25NBA Christmas Day

Knicks-Spurs
Mavericks-Timberwolves
Celtics-76ers
Warriors-Lakers
Suns-Nuggets
January 20Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Hornets-Mavericks
Grizzlies-Timberwolves
Warriors-Celtics
January 21-25Rivals Week Begins

January 21
Nets-Knicks
Nuggets-76ers

January 22
Mavericks-Timberwolves
Kings-Warriors

January 23
Bucks-Heat
Lakers-Celtics

January 24
Grizzlies-Pelicans
Spurs-Blazers

January 25
Timberwolves-Nuggets
Mavericks-Celtics
Warriors-Lakers
January 23-25NBA Paris Game 2025
Spurs-Pacers
February 14-16NBA All-Star Game (San Francisco)
April 13Regular Season 2024/25 Ends
April 15-18NBA Play-In Tournament
April 19Playoffs Begin
June 5NBA Finals Begin
Key Dates for the NBA 2024/25 Season

Where to Watch NBA Games?

To watch NBA games, you have several convenient options. National broadcasts are a key source, with networks like ESPN and TNT offering extensive coverage of important games and special events such as the  Emirates NBA Cup. ESPN provides primetime matchups, while TNT airs many high-profile Tuesday night games. ABC also broadcasts select high-profile games, including the NBA Finals.

For regional coverage, Fox Sports and NBC Sports are essential, as they cover local teams and games within their respective regions. This allows fans to follow their favorite teams more closely through localized broadcasts.

If you prefer streaming, NBA League Pass is the primary service for live and on-demand games throughout the season. It’s available directly or through various streaming platforms. Additionally, services such as ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV offer access to NBA games by including channels like ESPN and TNT.

Teams often provide live streaming and on-demand content through their official apps and websites, giving fans another way to watch games. For highlights and quick updates, the NBA’s official social media channels, including YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram, regularly feature game highlights and related content.

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