The NBA preseason gives fans an early glimpse of what to expect for the upcoming regular season, which kicks off on October 2. During this time, teams evaluate their rosters, test strategies, and prepare for the regular season’s challenges. The preseason runs from October 2 to October 17, featuring various games broadcast both nationally and locally.

Check out the schedule and how to watch these games, including channels and times:

NBA Preseason Schedule and Scores

Thursday, October 2

• Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks – 12 p.m. ET

Friday, October 3

• Melbourne United vs. New Orleans Pelicans – 5:30 a.m. ET
• Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 10:00 p.m. ET

Saturday, October 4

• New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers – 11:00 a.m. ET
• Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. vs. Brooklyn Nets – 8:00 p.m. ET
• Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat – 8:00 p.m. ET
• Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets – 9:00 p.m. ET
• South East Melbourne Phoenix vs. New Orleans Pelicans – 11:00 p.m. ET

Additional Matches

• Sunday, October 5: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Charlotte Hornets at 5:00 p.m. ET
• Monday, October 6: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat at 7:30 p.m. ET

For the complete viewing schedule and more details, check the NBA’s official website.