2025 NBA Preseason: Full schedule, dates, TV channels, live streaming, and more

Basketball fans get ready. The 2025 NBA preseason starts October 2. Philadelphia 76ers will play New York Knicks in Abu Dhabi. The preseason ends on October 17. Teams will test rosters. Young players will prove themselves. Coaches will experiment with strategies. Fans can watch games on NBA TV, ESPN, and NBA League Pass. Some teams will broadcast games for free.