Basketball fans, get ready — the NBA 2025/26 season is here and shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet! With new broadcast deals, expanded streaming options, and the return of the NBA Cup, there’s plenty to look forward to. Here’s everything you need to know about the key dates, schedule highlights, and how to stream every game so you won’t miss it.
Key Dates for the 2025/26 NBA Season
Mark your calendars! The NBA season for 2025/26 runs for nearly six months of non-stop basketball action — from tip-off night in October to the Finals in April.
- NBA Regular Season : 21 October 2025 -12 April 2026
- Emirates NBA Cup Group Stage: 31 October – 28 November 2025
- NBA G League Winter Showcase: 19 – 22 December 2025
- Christmas Day: 25 December 2025
- World Basketball Day: 21 December 2025
- NBA G League Regular Season: 27 December 2025 – 28 March 2025
- NBA Berlin Game: Magic Vs Grizzlies, 15 January 2026
- NBA London Game: Magic Vs Grizzlies, 18 January 2026
- Martin Lurther King Jr. day: 19 January 2026
- NBA Rivals Week: 20-24 January 2026
- NBA All-Star 2026: !3-15 February 2026
- NBA G league Playoffs: 13 April 2026
- Sofi NBA Play-In Tournament: 14 – 17 April 2026
- NBA Playoffs Begin: 18 April 2026
Where to Watch the 2025/26 NBA Season and Streaming Guide
The 2025/26 season marks a new chapter for NBA broadcasting — with more viewing options and better accessibility for fans worldwide.
United States
Fans in the U.S. can enjoy games across several major networks:
- NBC & Peacock – Broadcast 100 regular-season games, becoming a new home of NBA All-Star weekend.
- Prime Video – Broadcast 66 regular-season games including Knockout Rounds of Emirates NBA Cup, exclusive home for all six games of SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament.
- ESPN & ABC – Broadcast 80 regular-season games including NBA on Christmas Day, will remain as exclusive home of the NBA Finals.
For Singapore and Southeast Asia
Basketball fans in Singapore and Asia can tune in through:
- NBA League Pass – available globally for live and on-demand streaming (subject to regional restrictions).
- Prime Video – also carries selected NBA games for Asian markets.
Want to follow your team on the go? Here’s your quick NBA streaming setup checklist:
- Subscribe to NBA League Pass — Offers monthly or annual plans with HD streaming and no ads.
- Download the NBA App (iOS / Android) — For live games, highlights, and scores.
- Use a Smart TV or Chromecast to stream League Pass or Astro Go for a bigger screen experience.
- Check blackout rules — Some local games may not be live due to broadcast rights, so always verify before subscribing.
The NBA 2025/26 season promises thrilling basketball games — from the high-energy in-season tournament to the championship battles. With more streaming platforms, better global access, and a jam-packed calendar, fans everywhere can experience the NBA like never before.
What to wear to Watch an NBA Game?
Whether you’re catching the game live, at a sports bar, or from your living room, dressing in a basketball outifts adds to the fun!
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