The 2026-27 NBA preseason is starting to take shape. The first confirmed games are the NBA Global Games in Macau, China, where the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets meet on October 9 and October 11 at The Venetian Arena. The rest of the preseason fills in over the summer.
The NBA releases its preseason and regular-season schedules in waves, usually in August, so this page updates as each club posts its slate. Here is what is confirmed so far, plus where to find every team’s full 2026-27 schedule. The league’s official calendar is posted at NBA.com.
Released So Far: 2026-27 NBA Preseason
The first wave is the international Global Games in Macau. We will add the rest of the league here as teams announce their preseason slates, so check back as the dates drop.
NBA Global Games (Macau, China)
- October 9, 2026: Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena
- October 11, 2026: Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena
Orlando Magic
- October 13, 2026, 7:00 PM ET: vs. Cleveland Cavaliers at Kia Center, Orlando
- October 16, 2026, 7:00 PM ET: vs. Miami Heat at Kia Center, Orlando
When the Full 2026-27 NBA Schedule Drops
The NBA typically releases the full preseason and regular-season schedules in August. Preseason games run through early-to-mid October, and the regular season opens in late October 2026. Clubs post their preseason matchups in waves rather than all at once, and this page updates as they do.
Find Every Team’s 2026-27 Schedule
- 2026-27 NBA Schedule Hub: printable team schedules, key dates, and TV lineups for all 30 teams.
- NBA Team Identity Guide: logos, colors, and arenas for all 30 teams.
2026-27 NBA Preseason FAQ
When does the 2026-27 NBA preseason start?
The first confirmed games are the NBA Global Games in Macau on October 9 and October 11, 2026, with the rest of the preseason running through early-to-mid October.
When is the full 2026-27 NBA schedule released?
The league usually drops the preseason and regular-season schedules in August, posted in waves rather than all at once.
When does the 2026-27 NBA regular season start?
The regular season is expected to open in late October 2026, shortly after the preseason.
How are NBA preseason schedules released?
In waves through the summer, team by team. This page updates as each club posts its slate.
