The NBA on Wednesday published the complete group play schedule for the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup, the league’s third in-season tournament.
Group play opens on October 31 and runs through November 23. Games will be staged on five consecutive Fridays, with additional contests set for Tuesday, Nov. 25, and Wednesday, Nov. 26.
National Broadcast Lineup
Every Friday twin bill will air on Amazon Prime. NBC/Peacock carries a doubleheader on Nov. 25, while ESPN televises a tripleheader on Nov. 26. The national schedule begins Oct. 31 with Celtics-at-76ers followed by Lakers-at-Grizzlies.
Knockout Round Dates
Quarterfinals are slated for Dec. 9–10, with higher-seeded clubs hosting. The semifinals (Dec. 13) and championship game (Dec. 16) shift to Las Vegas. Amazon Prime will broadcast all seven knockout contests.
Most-Featured Group
West Group C—composed of the Nuggets, Rockets, Warriors and Spurs—lands five of the 15 nationally televised group matchups, giving Houston and Golden State three appearances apiece.
Defending Champion Spotlight
The reigning tournament champion Bucks will play on Amazon Prime during group action on Nov. 28 when they face the Knicks.
Regular-Season Doubleheader Announcement
The league also confirmed Amazon Prime’s first Friday regular-season doubleheader on Oct. 24: Celtics at Knicks (7:30 p.m. ET) and Lakers hosting the Timberwolves (10:00 p.m. ET).
The full 2025-26 regular-season schedule is set for release on Thursday.
Source: Hoops Rumors
