The 2025-26 NBA Schedule Release presented by Ticketmaster tipped off today on “Good Morning America” and “The TODAY Show” with the unveiling of the must-see Opening Night doubleheader and MLK Day slate on NBC, as well as another star-studded NBA on Christmas Day on ABC & ESPN and more.

> Opening Night on NBC (Tuesday, Oct. 21)

Houston at Oklahoma City (7:30 p.m. ET)

Golden State at Los Angeles Lakers (10 p.m. ET)

As announced on “The TODAY Show,” the 80th NBA season tips off on Oct. 21 on NBC in the same place last season ended – Oklahoma City – as reigning Kia MVP and NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder raise the 2024-25 championship banner and receive their championship rings before hosting Kevin Durant and the new-look Rockets.

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