As they start a season with new uniforms, a new court and a few new key players, the Magic will face an old rival.

Orlando will open the 2025-26 regular season Oct. 22 at Kia Center against the Miami Heat , coming after a summer of change and a second straight trip to the playoffs.

The Magic and Heat will face each other twice in the preseason, including once in Puerto Rico , before the matchup of Sunshine State franchises really matters.

The NBA released the full upcoming schedule Thursday afternoon, with opening night Oct. 21 featuring a pair of flashy contests for the West with the Rockets vs. the Thunder and the Warriors vs. the Lakers.

Balanced start: Jamahl Mosley ‘s squad will open the season with three consecutive home games against Miami, Atlanta and Chicago befo

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