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La NBA has made the opening matches of the season official 2025-26: 21 October i Houston Rockets they will visit the defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder, While Golden State Warriors will challenge away the Los Angeles Lakers.
Both opening matches will be broadcast on NBC, returning the television network to the opening night schedule after several years.
The big Christmas matches
As per tradition, the Christmas Day will offer a day full of high-level challenges, all live on ABCThe five matches scheduled are:
Cleveland Cavaliers @ New York Knicks
San Antonio Spurs @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
Dallas Mavericks @ Golden State Warriors
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Denver Nuggets
The December 25th date confirms the league’s desire to feature matches between top teams and established superstars, ensuring entertainment and media attention on one of the most followed days of the NBA regular season.
The new season will therefore open with a double challenge featuring high talent and a Christmas schedule that promises excitement and heated rivalries.
