The 2025-26 NBA season is around the corner with the pre-season games set this week. The Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to play against the Phoenix Suns in the preseason opener. However, fans shouldn’t expect a full-strength lineup because the regular season remains the priority. This will provide a two-week appetizer to the main course of the regular season, which begins on Tuesday, Oct. 21.  

The NBA pre-season provides an early look at what to expect in the upcoming regular season and this year’s event runs through October 17, featuring a mix of nationally and locally televised games. Here’s everything you need to know about the Lakers vs. Suns game. 

Lakers vs Suns pre-season schedule: Date, time, live stream and more

The Lakers and the Suns will be playing against each other on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Acrisure Arena, Palm Desert, CA, at 10:00 pm ET. 

Date: October 3, 2025
Time: 10:00 pm ET. 
Location: Acrisure Arena, Palm Desert

Lakers vs Suns live streaming and telecasting details: Where to watch?

 The Lakers vs. Suns game is slated to be telecast nationally on TNT. Additionally, Spectrum SportsNet or  Spectrum’s streaming affiliate, Spectrum SportsNet+ will provide the live match for the locals. 

NBA TV will air the majority of the NBA pre-season games. The local regional networks will also provide live coverage of the games. Further, if you’re not a local, you can catch the action live through NBA League Pass.   

Channels like  ESPN, NBA TV and TNT will also show the matches live, which can be streamed with services such as YouTube TV or Fubo TV.Â