The NBA today released its complete game schedule and broadcast schedules for TNT, ESPN, ABC, NBA TV, and ESPN Radio for the 2024-25 regular season. Fans eagerly anticipate the kickoff of the 79th NBA regular season, set to tip off on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, and conclude on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The schedule is packed with thrilling matchups and key events, including the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament and the start of the NBA Playoffs 2025. Additionally, the NBA Finals 2025 presented by YouTube TV promises to be a must-watch event.
Here are some highlights from the NBA Season Schedule 2024:
The regular-season schedule includes defined dates and opponents for 80 of each team’s 82 games. Two games for each team, scheduled from Dec. 10-16, are designated as TBD dates and opponents, to be determined based on the results of Group Play games in the Emirates NBA Cup 2024. The Group Play schedule, consisting of 60 games played on Tuesdays and Fridays from Nov. 12 – Dec. 3, was unveiled on Aug. 13.
The first five days of the 2024-25 NBA regular season (Oct. 22-26) are set to showcase 11 national television games as part of Kia NBA Tip-Off 2024. Fans can expect an action-packed start to the season with doubleheaders on both TNT and ESPN, as well as a tripleheader on NBA TV.
The NBA Season Schedule 2024 begins with a doubleheader on TNT on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The defending champion Boston Celtics will kick off the season by hosting the New York Knicks, followed by an exciting matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA legend LeBron James will embark on his record-tying 22nd NBA regular season during this highly anticipated game.
ESPN’s doubleheader on Wednesday, Oct. 23 will feature Paul George’s regular-season debut with the Philadelphia 76ers against the Milwaukee Bucks, followed by the LA Clippers’ first game at their new Intuit Dome arena facing the Phoenix Suns.
In TNT’s doubleheader on Thursday, Oct. 24, the Dallas Mavericks will face the San Antonio Spurs, and the Denver Nuggets will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in a showdown between the top two playoff seeds in the Western Conference.
As the season progresses, ESPN and NBA TV will continue to bring fans exciting matchups, culminating in the NBA Finals 2025 presented by YouTube TV on Thursday, June 5.
The 79th NBA Season Schedule 2024 promises to be a thrilling journey for basketball fans, with captivating games and must-see events throughout the season. Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to check NBA.com/schedule for the latest information and to purchase tickets to your favorite games at NBATickets.com
