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October is the best time of the year. Halloween is just around the corner, football is deep into the season and the NBA returns to full force.
While there’s plenty of preseason activities to look forward to, basketball officially kicks off on October 21. Opening Day will feature plenty of excitement, from Cooper Flagg’s official debut to the reigning champ’s title defense in Oklahoma City. Are you ready for it?
There’s 82 regular season games on the calendar. With 30 teams in the league, plus some NBA Cup and All-Star action, that’s over 2,500 games on the 2025-26 schedule.
And this season is going to be good. While the Thunder will return in full force, don’t count anyone out. Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler, LeBron James and Luka Dončić, Klay Thompson and Flagg, the dynamic duos are endless. It’s just a matter of who can keep shooting from now until April 2026.
BUY NOW: Get tickets to every 2025-26 NBA game on StubHub
There’s never been a better time to be an NBA fan. Now’s the time to strike if you want to see your favorite squad chase a ring in the 2025-26 season. Here’s all you need to know about ticking for each game, from prices to parking and policies.
How to buy NBA tickets for 2025-26 season
Tickets for every NBA game of the 2025-26 are available on StubHub.
Passes can be sorted by teams so fans can view a full breakdown of their favorite squads matchups. Those wanting to view every game of the season can scroll through every game on the NBA page.
How much do NBA tickets cost?
Tickets for NBA games vary based on teams and game.
For example, the Lakers’ Opening Day game against the Warriors currently has a get-in price of $400. The defending champions, the Thunder, open their season against the Rockets, and that game costs at least $250.
Prices for regular season matchups will be cheaper than notable game days like Opening Day, Christmas Day and the NBA Cup finals.
Click the link below to view the latest ticket availability, prices and more for every NBA game of the 2025-26 season.
BUY NOW: Best prices, seats for every NBA matchup of the 2025-26 season
NBA 2025-26 schedule, key dates
There’s plenty of games and events to keep an eye on during the 2025-26 NBA season.
Below is a look at the league’s key dates, general schedule and more for the year.
| Date | Event |
| Oct. 2 & 4 | NBA Abu Dhabi games |
| Oct. 3 & 5 | Melbourne Series |
| Oct. 6 | NBA Canada series |
| Oct. 10 & 12 | NBA China games |
| Oct. 21 | Opening Day |
| Oct. 31 | NBA Cup start |
| Nov. 1 | NBA Mexico City game |
| Dec. 16 | NBA Cup Championship |
| Dec. 25 | Christmas Day |
| Jan. 15 | NBA Berlin games |
| Jan. 18 | NBA London games |
| Jan. 19 | MLK Day |
| Feb. 13-15 | NBA All-Star |
| April 12 | Regular season end |
| April 18 | NBA Playoffs start |
Parking for NBA games
Parking for every NBA game can also be found on StubHub.
To sort, click the “parking” tab in the dropdown menu to view options. Then, click the desired matchup to sort through parking prices and options for the matchup.
NBA Championship history
The OKC Thunder claimed their second NBA Championship in 2024-25 by defeating the Pacers 4-3.
Below is a look at the past 10 NBA winners.
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Series results |
| 2024-25 | Thunder | Pacers | 4-3 |
| 2023-24 | Celtics | Mavericks | 4-1 |
| 2022-23 | Nuggets | Heat | 4-1 |
| 2021-22 | Warriors | Celtics | 4-2 |
| 2020-21 | Bucks | Suns | 4-2 |
| 2019-20 | Lakers | Heat | 4-2 |
| 2018-19 | Raptors | Warriors | 4-2 |
| 2017-18 | Warriors | Cavaliers | 4-0 |
| 2016-17 | Warriors | Cavaliers | 4-1 |
| 2015-16 | Cavaliers | Warriors | 4-3 |
FAQs
NBA bag policy
The NBA bag policy varies across organizations and venues.
Does NBA use mobile tickets?
Yes, the NBA uses mobile ticketing for its passes.
When is the 2025-26 NBA schedule release?
The complete 2025-26 NBA schedule release is set for Thursday, Aug. 14.
When does the 2025-26 NBA season start?
The 2025-26 NBA season will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
When is the 2026 NBA All-Star Game?
The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend will begin on Feb. 13 with the All-Star game set for Feb. 15. It will be played at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
What team has the most NBA championships?
The Boston Celtics have an NBA-record 18 championships, the latest coming in 2024. The Lakers follow with 17 titles, the latest in 2020.
Who won the 2024-25 NBA Finals?
The Oklahoma City Thunder claimed the team’s second NBA Finals trophy in 2025, their first since 1979. They defeated the Indiana Pacers 4-3 with a score of 103-91 in Game 7.
