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The countdown to the 2026-27 basketball season officially ends as the NBA preseason gets underway with all thirty franchises ready to lock horns. Coaches and players are switched on to test new roster combinations and build momentum before the regular season opener on October 20.
From international games in Canada and Macao to high-profile clashes in Hawaii, hoop fans are in for high-octane action. Here is the complete guide covering schedule, venues, marquee matchups, and live streaming details.
NBA Preseason 2026: Key Overview
| Category | Verified Details |
| Event | • NBA Preseason 2026-27 |
| Start Date | • Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Regular Season Tip-Off | • Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
| International Showcases |
• NBA Canada Series (Quebec City & Vancouver) • NBA China Games (Macau) • Euro Cross-League Showcase (Portland) |
| Domestic Neutral Sites | • Boulder (Colorado), Honolulu (Hawaii), Tulsa (Oklahoma), Ames (Iowa), Paradise (Nevada) |
| Live Streaming (India) | • NBA League Pass (App & Website), Amazon Prime Video |
| Broadcast & Stream (USA) | • NBC / Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, ESPN / ABC, NBA TV |
Preseason Preview: Marquee Matchups And Global Showcases
1. International Showcases In Canada And Macau
The preseason slate opens in Canada as the Toronto Raptors host the Miami Heat at the Centre Videotron in Quebec City. This marks the first NBA game played in the historic arena.
Later in the week, the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets travel to Asia for two high-profile NBA China Games at the Venetian Arena in Macau on October 9 and 11.
The Raptors will also fly west to Vancouver to play the Los Angeles Clippers at Rogers Arena on October 10.
2. Pacific Division Rivals Clash In Hawaii
The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers moved their training camps across the Pacific to Honolulu.
The division rivals will square off at the Stan Sheriff Center on October 4, giving fans a first look at their new squad depth.
3. Cross-League Action And Las Vegas Showdown
British basketball powerhouse London Lions will travel to Oregon to challenge the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on October 12 in a rare international club exhibition.
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers will wrap up the neutral-site schedule with a blockbuster clash at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on October 13.
Official NBA Preseason 2026 Schedule, Dates, And Venues
| Date (US) | Matchup | Venue / Location | US Time (ET) | India Time (IST) |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors | Centre Videotron, Quebec City, Canada | 7:00 PM ET | 4:30 AM IST (Sun, Oct 4) |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets | CU Events Center, Boulder, Colorado | 7:00 PM ET | 4:30 AM IST (Mon, Oct 5) |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Golden State Warriors vs LA Clippers | Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii | 7:00 PM ET | 4:30 AM IST (Mon, Oct 5) |
| Tue, Oct 6 | New Orleans Pelicans vs OKC Thunder | BOK Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma | 8:00 PM ET | 5:30 AM IST (Wed, Oct 7) |
| Wed, Oct 7 | Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers | Hilton Coliseum, Ames, Iowa | 7:00 PM ET | 4:30 AM IST (Thu, Oct 8) |
| Fri, Oct 9 | Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks | Venetian Arena, Macau, China | 8:00 AM ET | 5:30 PM IST (Fri, Oct 9) |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Los Angeles Clippers vs Toronto Raptors | Rogers Arena, Vancouver, Canada | 7:00 PM ET | 4:30 AM IST (Sun, Oct 11) |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets | Venetian Arena, Macau, China | 8:00 AM ET | 5:30 PM IST (Sun, Oct 11) |
| Mon, Oct 12 | London Lions @ Portland Trail Blazers | Moda Center, Portland, Oregon | 10:00 PM ET | 7:30 AM IST (Tue, Oct 13) |
| Tue, Oct 13 | Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers | T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada | 10:00 PM ET | 7:30 AM IST (Wed, Oct 14) |
How To Watch NBA Preseason Live (TV And Online Streaming)
In India
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NBA League Pass: Basketball fans in India can watch every preseason game live and on-demand via NBA League Pass, available through the official NBA App and NBA.com.
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Amazon Prime Video Channels: Subscriptions to NBA League Pass are also available directly as an add-on channel on Amazon Prime Video.
In The United States
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Linear Television: Select preseason games will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV, ESPN, and the NBC Sports network.
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Digital Streaming: Live digital coverage is available on Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, and the ESPN App with provider authentication. Out-of-market contests stream via NBA League Pass.
International / Worldwide
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Fans in more than 200 countries can tune in through NBA League Pass, which provides multi-feed broadcasts, high-definition streaming, and archived full-game replays.