2025-26 NBA Season Calendar: Key Dates and Exciting Events to Watch Out For
Get ready for an exciting NBA season as the Jazz Insiders newsletter brings you all the latest updates. Training camp is just around the corner, opening on Tuesday, followed by the NBA preseason and the start of the 2025-26 regular season.
Before the season kicks off, NBA teams must finalize their rosters by October 20th at 3 p.m. MT, reducing their training camp rosters to 15 players. The official start of the 2025-26 season is on October 21st, with the Utah Jazz hosting the Los Angeles Clippers on October 22nd at 7 p.m. MT.
Players on rookie scale deals have until October 31st to have their team options for the 2026-27 season decided. The NBA Cup also tips off on the same day, promising exciting basketball action.
Mark your calendars for January 10th, the deadline for non-guaranteed or partially-guaranteed player salaries to be fully guaranteed for the rest of the season. The trade deadline for the 2025-26 season is on February 5th at 1 p.m. MT, with potential last-minute deals expected.
The 2026 All-Star festivities will take place in Los Angeles from February 13-15, featuring various competitions and the All-Star Game at the Intuit Dome. The regular season concludes on April 12th, leading to the NBA lottery and draft for some teams, while others focus on playoff positioning and matchups. Stay tuned for more updates from the Jazz Insiders newsletter.