NBA schedule release: Everything we know so far about 2025-26 slate, including opening week and Christmas Day

The NBA has announced the release of the 2025-26 regular-season schedule, which is set to take place on Thursday. While the complete schedule has not yet been revealed, some key details have been made public. The season is expected to start on October 22, 2025, with the traditional opening week games. The highly anticipated Christmas Day games, a highlight of the NBA calendar, will also be featured as part of the slate. The schedule is expected to include a balanced 82-game format, with teams playing each other an equal number of times. Additionally, the league is likely to maintain its commitment to reducing the number of back-to-back games for teams, a move that has been praised by players and coaches. The schedule release marks an important milestone for the league as it prepares for the upcoming season. Fans are eagerly anticipating the full schedule and the excitement that the 2025-26 NBA season will bring.