Monday, August 25, 2025

MLB on Fox: On Deck | Javier Báez and the AL Central leading Detroit Tigers face off with Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals in a crucial matchup, with postseason implications surrounding it (or Mariners vs. Guardians or Orioles vs. Giants) | Saturday, August 30 at 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT on Fox

Detroit Tigers second baseman Javier Báez (#28) observes his surroundings during action vs. the Toronto Blue Jays on ThursdayJuly 24, 2025. (📸 Photo courtesy of Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

| 🞙 Monday, August 25, 2025

This week's "MLB on Fox: On Deck" highlights include:
  • Fox is set to resume their 30th season of MLB coverage with a trio of regional games on Saturday, August 30, starting at 7:00 PM (ET) — Tigers vs. Royals, Mariners vs. Guardians, and Orioles vs. Giants.
  • Divisional Duel In Kansas City: Spencer Torkelson and the MLB-best Detroit Tigers face their AL Central rival, Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals, on Saturday, August 30 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox.
  • Mariners & Guardians Clash in Cleveland: Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners take on José Ramírez and the Cleveland Guardians in an important American League weekend series on Saturday, August 30 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox.
  • A Sense Of Urgency in San Francisco: Two clubs that desperately need a late-season run for playoff purposes collide in San Francisco as Jeremiah Jackson and the Baltimore Orioles play Willy Adames and the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, August 30 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox.

Happy Monday, TamirMoore.com family! I hope you had a fantastic weekend. This week, the last days of August are set to happen right in front of us. The 2025 regular season has roughly a month left, and so much is still on the line. 

Welcome to this week's edition of MLB on Fox: On Deck, a weekly article series that previews games that Fox Sports carries every Saturday during the regular season. We are discussing the Saturday, August 30 slate this week, which sees Fox carry three games at 7:00 PM (ET) that will be televised on a regional basis, including Detroit at Kansas City, Seattle at Cleveland, and Baltimore at San Francisco.

As this week gets underway, Fox will spotlight several teams competing for a spot in the 2025 MLB Postseason, including the MLB-best Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants, & the Cleveland Guardians.

With that introduction taken care of, let's dive straight into the game previews for each game on the MLB on Fox lineup this Saturday. 

A pair of American League Central clubs go head-to-head on Saturday evening as Jahmai Jones and the Detroit Tigers square off against Kyle Isbel and the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, August 30 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox. This season series has largely been controlled by Detroit, taking four of six matchups. The Tigers have outscored the Royals 34-20 in these head-to-head contests. As you know, the Tigers possess the best record in the American League. Kansas City has found a way to re-enter the American League playoff conversation as they have gone 20-14 since the All-Star Break last month. This series is a key one for both squads, as the playoff futures for both teams could be changed pending this weekend's series results. Detroit could offer a major monkey wrench in Kansas City's playoff chances with a series victory. However, Kansas City can knock Detroit out of first place in the American League Central with a successful series outcome. Since the Midsummer Classic, Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino has been a bright spot. Pasquantino has collected 13 home runs so far and aims to blast more big flies during this divisional confrontation against the best team in the Junior Circuit. 🎤 The broadcast team includes play-by-play commentator Jason Benetti and analyst and 2005 World Series champion AJ Pierzynski.

Two American League teams involved in the Wild Card hunt get together under the primetime lights when J.P. Crawford and the Seattle Mariners challenge Bo Naylor and the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, August 30, at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox. The Mariners & Guardians match up for the second time this year, after Seattle swept Cleveland in a three-game series over the course of Father's Day Weekend. Both teams have their eyes focused on postseason play this October. The Mariners look to return to the playoffs following a two-year absence. The Guardians, on the other hand, aim to play playoff baseball for the second consecutive year following their ALCS run last season. Julio Rodríguez and the Mariners enter play this week up three games over the Royals for the final AL Wild Card spot. In addition, Seattle is very much a player in the American League West in case Jose Altuve and the Astros falter down the stretch (Seattle trails Houston by two games for the AL West lead). Steven Kwan and the Guardians sit five games behind the Mariners for the last playoff berth in the Junior Circuit as of today. This is a big series for the Guardians, looking to close the gap between themselves and the Mariners for AL Wild Card #3. Y'all already know that Mariners C Cal Raleigh is pretty damn good. The "Big Dumper" has 49 home runs this season, setting the new record by an MLB catcher in a single season. Raleigh's offensive production has fueled the Mariners all season long. Look out for Raleigh as the Mariners play the Guardians. He might have some more incredible magic waiting in the wings. 🎤 Aaron Goldsmith (play-by-play) and Hall of Famer John Smoltz (analyst) will provide commentary.

This Saturday night affair features an interleague game as Gunnar Henderson and the Baltimore Orioles travel west to play Rafael Devers and the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, August 30 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox. This weekend represents the only time that the Orioles & Giants will see each other in the regular season. Last year, the Giants claimed a series victory over the Orioles, taking two of three in a three-game series played at Baltimore's Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Flash forward to today, where both teams sit below .500 and are searching for late-season momentum. Baltimore faces a nine and a half game deficit for the final AL Wild Card spot (held by the Mariners) as the new week starts. In other words, time is running out for Baltimore to keep their playoff hopes alive. Hopefully, this West Coast swing sees the Orioles get on a roll. San Francisco has struggled since the All-Star Break, going 11-23 in 34 games. However, San Francisco did win a series vs. the best team in the Senior Circuit, the Milwaukee Brewers, this past weekend. Let's see if the Giants can build off this series win in Milwaukee and carry that with them over the final 30 regular-season games. Pay close attention to Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson. Henderson sets the pace for Baltimore in terms of the batting average (.283), home runs (16), & runs batted in (59). 🎤 In the broadcast booth, play-by-play commentator Don Orsillo teams up with analyst Eric Karros.

If you would like to learn more about this year's MLB on Fox national broadcast schedule and the 506 Sports Maps that I use to create these weekly articles, please consult the following links provided below.

Links Mentioned 🔗:
  • 506 Sports Maps (Coming Soon):

This week's MLB on Fox broadcast schedule and commentator assignments can be found below. All information presented here is subject to change without notice.
  • MLB on Fox: On Deck | MLB Announcers & Regionalization (Fox) | Saturday, August 30, 2025 (All Times ET and Subject to Change)
⮞ 7:00 PM ET:
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. ● Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals Distribution: TBD | Commentators: Jason Benetti, AJ Pierzynski | Fox
TBD% of Markets Include: TBD

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. ● Seattle Mariners at Cleveland Guardians | Distribution: TBD | Commentators: Aaron Goldsmith, John Smoltz | Fox
TBD% of Markets Include: TBD

- vs. -
. ● Baltimore Orioles at San Francisco Giants | Distribution: TBD | Commentators: Don Orsillo, Eric Karros | Fox
- TBD% of Markets Include: TBD

|| 🛈 Sources: SportsLogos.Net, 506 Sports Maps (coming soon), & FOX Sports Press Pass ||

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Sunday, August 24, 2025

2025 College Football on NBC & Peacock Announcers

Caption: The logo currently used on NBC Sports broadcasts (2022-present). | Photo credit: Pluto TV.

| 🞙 Sunday, August 24, 2025
  • Rising play-by-play star Noah Eagle joins former Penn State quarterback Todd Blackledge (analyst) and sideline reporter Kathryn Tappen to broadcast "Big Ten Saturday Night" and select matchups in the primetime window, starting with New Mexico vs. Michigan on Saturday, August 30, on NBC and Peacock.
  • Marquee 2025 college football games on the NBC Sports family include No. 19 Texas A&M vs. No. 6 Notre Dame on Saturday, September 13, No. 7 Oregon vs. No. 2 Penn State in the annual "White Out" Game on Saturday, September 27, and USC vs. No. 6 Notre Dame on Saturday, October 18.
  • Dan Hicks (Play-By-Play), Jason Garrett (Analyst), & Zora Stephenson (Sideline Reporter) team up once again to call Notre Dame football home games.
  • In the studio, host Ahmed Fareed leads the revamped "College Countdown" pregame show, working alongside Chris Simms and Joshua Perry, with Nicole Auerbach providing insider information about various Division 1 college football teams. Additionally, Jordan Cornette, Matt Cassel, and Michael Robinson incorporate their thoughts and analysis from the site of that week's Saturday primetime game.

With the 2025 college football season now underway, NBC Sports has announced its commentary teams for the 2025 season. This year, NBC and Peacock are combining to televise more than 25 Big Ten and Notre Dame football games. Peacock will have FOUR exclusive games during the first three weeks of the season.

Big Ten Saturday Night presented by Discover:
For the third consecutive season, NBC's "Big Ten Saturday Night presented by Discover" package is led by play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle, analyst and former Penn State QB Todd Blackledge, and reporter Kathryn Tappen. Blackledge starts his 32nd season announcing college football games. The team kicks off the season with the New Mexico vs. Michigan game on Saturday, August 30, at 7:30 PM (ET) on NBC and Peacock.

Notre Dame Football:
NBC Sports prepares to begin its 35th season covering Notre Dame football home games. Spearheading the live game coverage once again is veteran play-by-play commentator Dan Hicks, analyst and former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, and versatile sideline reporter and play-by-play commentator Zora Stephenson. Hicks received the assignment of calling Notre Dame Football for the second straight year, following a four-year stint from 2013-16. Garrett, who also works as a studio analyst for Football Night in America, has plenty of football experience. Previously, Jason played for 12 years in the NFL as a quarterback and coached in the NFL for 16 seasons, including nearly a decade as the head man in Dallas. Garrett & Stephenson call Notre Dame Football for the fourth straight campaign.

Top Primetime Matchups:
Some interesting primetime games on the 2025 College Football on NBC slate includes No. 19 Texas A&M battling No. 6 Notre Dame on Saturday, September 13, No. 7 Oregon flying cross country to challenge No. 2 Penn State in the school's annual "White Out" game on Saturday, September 27, and USC-Notre Dame on Saturday, October 18, in one of college football's best-known rivalries.

Big Ten Football:
Paul Burmeister, a longtime NBC Sports personality, will call several Big Ten matchups throughout the regular season. Football Night in America analyst Chris Simms, Super Bowl XLVIII champion and 2005 Big Ten MVP Michael Robinson, and former Pittsburgh wide receiver Yogi Roth serve as game analysts. Additionally, two-time Super Bowl champion and Super Bowl XXI MVP Phil Simms makes his return to NBC Sports after previously working there from 1995-97. Simms will broadcast select games for Peacock this season. Michael Grady, who is joining NBC Sports as one of their NBA play-by-play commentators, will call the Towson vs. Maryland game for Peacock on Saturday, September 13Caroline Pineda resumes her sideline duties for the third consecutive year.

College Countdown presented by Genesis:
In 2025, "College Countdown presented by Genesis" features the studio team of host Ahmed Fareed, analyst Joshua Perry, and insider Nicole Auerbach. Chris Simms, who will be calling select CFB games besides his regular "Football Night in America" duties, will also join the studio team periodcally throughout the year.

Fareed works for NBC Sports as a host and reporter for several important sports properties, including Monday night NBA coverage, the Premier League, the Olympics, and horse racing. Perry, who played at Ohio State, guided the Buckeyes to the first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship in 2014. Later, Joshua played in the NFL for a few seasons. Simms spent four years at the University of Texas (1999-2002) prior to having a eight-season career in the NFL.

On-location each week will be host Jordan Cornette with analysts Matt Cassell and Michael Robinson.

Cornette, who played for Notre Dame basketball for four seasons, holds several roles with NBC Sports, including host, analyst, & reporter. Currently, Cornette contributes to college basketball, NBA, and college football coverage, among other things. Cassel, who was drafted in the seventh round in 2005 out of USC, had a 14-year NFL career in the NFL. Robinson, a fourth-round draft choice out of Penn State back in 2006, played eight seasons in the NFL and was a member of the Seahawks team in 2013 that captured the franchise's first Super Bowl championship.

Big Ten College Countdown precedes most Big Ten games on NBC/Peacock. Plus, College Countdown serves as the lead-in to Notre Dame Football games on NBC/Peacock.

For more information about the 2025 College Football on NBC & Peacock schedule, please follow this link below.

|| Sources 🛈: NBC Sports Press Box ||

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

MLB on Fox: On Deck | Fox to televise one of baseball's best rivalries as Trevor Story and the Boston Red Sox face Austin Wells and the New York Yankees [or Astros-Orioles] | Thursday, August 21 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox

New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Domínguez (#24) is seen on his walk towards the dugout during a regular season game vs. the Toronto Blue Jays on July 21, 2025. (📸 Photo courtesy of Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

| ● Tuesday, August 19, 2025

This week's MLB on Fox: On Deck highlights include:
  • Due to prior college football commitments, Fox is moving MLB coverage to Thursday night this week.
  • A Rivalry Renewed: Red Sox-Yankees: Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees open up a important weekend series against their bitter rival, Roman Anthony and the Boston Red Sox, on Thursday, August 21 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox.
  • Astros, Orioles Meet In Pivotal AL Clash: Two clubs heading in opposite directions collide in Baltimore as Jose Altuve and the AL West leading Houston Astros look to stop a four-game slide against Colton Cowser and the Baltimore Orioles, looking to make a late-season push towards the postseason, on Thursday, August 21 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox.

Hi, everybody and welcome to this week's edition of MLB on Fox: On Deck! You may notice that this week's games are slated for Thursday night instead of Saturday. Fox will air the Fresno State vs. Kansas college football Saturday evening, necessitating a change in Major League Baseball coverage to a different night.

Fox's Thursday night primetime lineup is packed with American League teams as the race for the postseason continues to intensify daily. On Thursday, August 21, at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox, the network will regionally televise one of two games to your local market — Red Sox vs. Yankees or Astros vs. Orioles. Which game will your local Fox station be showing come Thursday, and who's scheduled to call the action? Continue reading to find out the answers.

Most of the country will be getting a traditional American League East rivalry as Ceddanne Rafela and the Boston Red Sox visit Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the New York Yankees on Thursday, August 21 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox. Currently, the Red Sox are on a five-game winning streak vs. their longtime rival. Boston previously swept out the Yankees during a series at Fenway Park in mid-June. This three-game sweep was the beginning of a downfall for New York, as the team went from 4.5 GB up in the AL East to 5.5 GB behind in the division race. However, the Yankees have found their footing. Recently, they swept the Cardinals in a three-game series at Busch Stadium. As you know, Boston has remarkably turned their season around against all odds. Both teams are looking up at Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East division hunt. However, this series is important. Especially, when you look at the American League Wild Card race. The Yankees have the first AL Wild Card spot, while the Red Sox have the second AL Wild Card spot. 🎙 The MLB on Fox lead team of play-by-play commentator Joe Davis, analyst and Hall of Famer John Smoltz, & Emmy-Award winning reporter Ken Rosenthal will provide commentary.

Select audiences are scheduled to be sent down at Baltimore as Carlos Correa and the American League West leading Houston Astros open up a crucial series against Jackson Holliday and the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, August 21 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox. These teams meet for the second time this season. Earlier this season, Baltimore took two out of three vs. the Astros at Daikin Park in Houston. Is it me or is Houston always involved in meaningful games late in the season? This veteran led Astros squad understands the significance of this time of the season. Right now, the Astros are faltering and desperately need a win. Houston was swept by the Tigers earlier this week at Comerica Park, and arrived in Baltimore on a four-game losing streak. This series for Houston is a must-win because Julio Rodriguez and the Seattle Mariners are breathing down their necks near the top of the American League West. Meanwhile, the Orioles look to salvage their season following the firing of manager Brandon Hyde in the early portion of the season. With a month left in regular season play, Baltimore needs to rack up as many wins as possible to stay alive in a super crowded American League Wild Card race. 🎙 Veteran play-by-play announcer Adam Amin joins analyst and 2005 World Series champion A.J. Pierzynski in the booth.

For more information about this year's MLB on Fox broadcast schedule and the 506 Sports Maps, please follow the links provided.

Links Mentioned 🔗:

This week's broadcast schedule & commentator lineup for Fox's Major League Baseball coverage can be found below.
  • MLB on Fox: On Deck | Broadcast Schedule, Commentators, & Regionalization | Thursday, August 21, 2025 (Subject to Change)
7:00 PM ET:
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| ● Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees [Distribution: Primary (Most Stations)] - Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal - Fox
78% of Markets Include: Albany, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Detroit, Fort Myers, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Greensboro, Hartford, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Lexington, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Providence, Raleigh, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Scranton, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson, Tulsa, & West Palm Beach

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| ● Houston Astros at Baltimore Orioles [Distribution: Regional] - Adam Amin, AJ Pierzynski - Fox
- 20% of Markets Include: Austin, Baltimore, Dallas, Houston, Mobile, New Orleans, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Portland, Richmond, San Antonio, Seattle, Spokane, & Washington DC

🞽 NOTE: Due to NFL preseason football, some Fox stations are moving MLB coverage to an alternate channel or preempting baseball entirely (2.13% = 2%).

- Fox stations that are moving MLB to an alternate channel (1.82%):
. Charlotte, NC - WJZY (Channel 46) - 1.101%
. Greenville, NC - WYDO (Channel 14) - 0.255%
. Scranton, PA - WOLF-TV (Channel 56) - 0.470%

- Fox stations choosing not to air MLB on Thursday (0.312%):
. Wilmington, NC - WSFX-TV (Channel 26) - 0.191%
. Erie, PA - WFXP-TV (Channel 66) - 0.121%


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Thursday, August 14, 2025

2025 - 2026 NBA on ESPN Schedule

The current logo used for ESPN's NBA live game broadcasts (2022-present). (📸 Photo courtesy of SportsVideo.org)

| ⦿ ThursdayAugust 142025

  • A jam-packed Opening Week on ESPN schedule includes two straight nights of primetime doubleheaders (Wednesday, Oct. 22 & Thursday, Oct. 23), plenty of star power, & 2025 #1 overall pick Cooper Flagg's NBA debut (Spurs vs. Mavericks - Wednesday, Oct. 22 - 9:30 PM ET on ESPN).
  • First-ever Thanksgiving Eve tripleheader on Wednesday, November 26with games from the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup 🏆 Group Play stage, involving Cade Cunningham, Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kevin Durant, & Stephen Curry.
  • Customary practice continues on ESPN and ABC this Christmas with the televising of ALL five Christmas games -- Thursday, December 25 -- Cavaliers at Knicks (12:00 PM ET), Spurs at Thunder (2:30 PM ET), Mavericks at Warriors (5:00 PM ET), Rockets at Lakers (8:00 PM ET), & Timberwolves at Nuggets (10:30 PM ET).

On Thursday (Aug. 14) of this week, the National Basketball Association (NBA), in conjunction with ABC and ESPN, announced the complete broadcast schedule for the 2025-26 NBA regular season. ESPN goes into its 24th NBA season boasting a star-studded lineup across its platforms.

As a general rule, NBA games will air on ESPN most Wednesday nights during the regular season, with select Friday games beginning in January (once college football and NFL seasons wind down). ESPN resumes its investment in NBA coverage during the 2025-26 season with a spectacular group of play-by-play commentators, game analysts, sideline reporters, studio hosts, & studio analysts.

Season-Opening Action:
The 2025-26 NBA regular season gets going with two worthwhile doubleheaders on ESPN during the first week of regular season action. On Wednesday, October 22, Donovan Mitchell and the 2024-25 East No. 1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers are set to duel against the reigning Clutch Player of the Year, Jalen Brunson, and the New York Knicks at 7:00 PM (ET). Later that evening, two No. 1 overall picks battle it out on the basketball floor as 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama leads the San Antonio Spurs into a Southwest Division matchup against 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks at 9:30 PM (ET).

The following night (Thursday, October 23), ESPN is set to nationally broadcast two more Opening Week game matchups. To begin the doubleheader, ESPN has the 2025 NBA Finals rematch as Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers host 2025 Kia NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder at 7:30 PM (ET). After Thunder-Pacers, ESPN heads to San Francisco for a matchup highlighted by a pair of former MVP winners. Three-time MVP Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets take on Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors at 10:00 PM (ET).

First-Ever Thanksgiving Eve Tripleheader:
ESPN is the home of the first-ever Thanksgiving Eve NBA tripleheader on Wednesday, November 26. The games start at 5:00 PM (ET) with Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons visiting Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics. At 7:30 PM (ET), Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are set to tussle with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in a rematch of the 2025 Western Conference Finals (a series in which Oklahoma City bested Minnesota in a gentleman's sweep). The night concludes at 10:00 PM (ET) with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors welcoming the Houston Rockets and former teammate and two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant to Chase Center in San Francisco.

All three game matchups come from the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup Group Play stage.

Christmas Day Star Power:
This year, ESPN will once again have the responsibility of televising all five Christmas Day games presented by State Farm on Thursday, December 25. Game coverage starts at 12:00 PM (ET) from Madison Square Garden, where Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers compete against Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks. At 2:30 PM (ET), Devin Vassell and the San Antonio Spurs travel to Oklahoma City for a showdown with Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Coverage continues at 5:00 PM (ET) as Cooper Flagg — playing his first-ever Christmas game — leads the Dallas Mavericks into a Western Conference battle against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. At 8:00 PM (ET), Los Angeles plays host to a Western Conference game that features a pair of future Hall of Famers, as Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets clash with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

The full Christmas lineup wraps up with the 10:30 PM (ET) nightcap. In this game, Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves — fresh off two consecutive Western Conference Finals matchups — come into Denver to play Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets.

Additional NBA on ESPN Schedule Highlights:
  • Eight appearances each for the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets
  • Seven appearances each from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, & San Antonio Spurs.
  • Thanksgiving Eve tripleheader on Wednesday, November 26 — Pistons vs. Celtics (5:00 PM ET), Timberwolves vs. Thunder (7:30 PM ET), & Rockets vs. Warriors (10:00 PM ET).
  • Winners of four of the last MVP awards get together in Oklahoma City on Friday, February 27, as Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets go up against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • The 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game will be on Friday, February 13, live from Los Angeles, California.

Coupled with ESPN's expansive regular season offerings, ESPN is the exclusive home of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals, the 2026 NBA Draft, and first-round and second-round playoff games.

As always, all ESPN NBA programming (ABC/ESPN) is available on the ESPN App. NBA Today, ESPN's daily weekday NBA studio program, returns for the fifth consecutive season. The show will air Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM (ET) to 4:00 PM (ET). Furthermore, the programming lineup for ESPN's adjoining NBA coverage, including "Inside the NBA", will be announced later this summer. 

The 2025-2026 NBA on ESPN Schedule is listed below, with regular updates on the broadcast schedule and commentators.

| ▣ NBA on ESPN: 2025-26 NBA Preseason & Regular Season Broadcast Schedule (All Times Eastern and Subject to Change)
- Preseason:
| ● Sunday, October 5
. Lakers at Warriors - ESPN, 8:30 PM (ET) -

| ● Sunday, October 12
. Cavaliers at Celtics - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) -
. Nuggets at Clippers - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) -

| ● Wednesday, October 15
. Mavericks vs. Lakers (Las Vegas) - ESPN, 10:30 PM (ET) -

| ● Thursday, October 16
. Rockets at Hawks - ESPN2, 7:30 PM (ET) -

- Regular Season:
| ● Wednesday, October 22 (Opening Week)
. Cavaliers at Knicks - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Spurs at Mavericks - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Thursday, October 23 (Opening Week)
. Thunder at Pacers - ESPN, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Nuggets at Warriors - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Wednesday, October 29
. Cavaliers at Celtics - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Lakers at Timberwolves - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) -

| ● Wednesday, November 5
. Timberwolves at Knicks - ESPN, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Spurs at Lakers - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Saturday, November 8
. Suns at Clippers - ESPN, 10:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Wednesday, November 12
. Magic at Knicks - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Lakers at Thunder - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Wednesday, November 19
. Warriors at Heat - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Knicks at Mavericks - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Wednesday, November 26 (2025 Emirates NBA Cup: Group Play 🏆)
. * Pistons at Celtics (East Group A) - ESPN, 5:00 PM (ET) - 
. * Timberwolves at Thunder (West Group A) - ESPN, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. * Rockets at Warriors (West Group C) - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● ThursdayDecember 25 (Christmas Day 🎄)
. Cavaliers at Knicks - ESPN/ABC, 12:00 PM (ET) - 
. Spurs at Thunder - ESPN/ABC, 2:30 PM (ET) - 
. Mavericks at Warriors - ESPN/ABC, 5:00 PM (ET) - 
. Rockets at Lakers - ESPN/ABC, 8:00 PM (ET) - 
. Timberwolves at Nuggets - ESPN/ABC, 10:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Wednesday, January 7
. Lakers at Spurs - ESPN, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Bucks at Warriors - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Wednesday, January 14
. Cavaliers at 76ers - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Nuggets at Mavericks - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, January 16
. Bulls at Nets - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Timberwolves at Rockets - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Wednesday, January 21 NBA Rivals Week
. Cavaliers at Hornets - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Thunder at Bucks - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Wednesday, January 28
. Lakers at Cavaliers - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Spurs at Rockets - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, January 30
. Grizzlies at Pelicans - ESPN, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Clippers at Nuggets - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Sunday, February 1
. Bucks at Celtics - ESPN, 3:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Wednesday, February 4
. Nuggets at Knicks - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Thunder at Spurs - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Sunday, February 8 — 🏈 Super Bowl Sunday
. Clippers at Timberwolves - ESPN, 3:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Wednesday, February 11
. Knicks at 76ers - ESPN, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Grizzlies at Nuggets - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, February 13 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend (Los Angeles, California)
. 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game (Los Angeles) - ESPN, 8:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, February 20
. Mavericks at Timberwolves - ESPN, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Clippers at Lakers - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) -

| ● Wednesday, February 25
. Warriors at Grizzlies - ESPN, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Celtics at Nuggets - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, February 27
. Cavaliers at Pistons - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Nuggets at Thunder - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Wednesday, March 4
. Thunder at Knicks - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Hawks at Bucks - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, March 6
. Mavericks at Celtics - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Clippers at Spurs - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) -

| ● Wednesday, March 11
. Cavaliers at Magic - ESPN, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Rockets at Nuggets - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Saturday, March 14
. Kings at Clippers - ESPN, 10:30 PM (ET) -

| ● Wednesday, March 18
. Warriors at Celtics - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Lakers at Rockets - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) -

| ● Wednesday, March 25
. Hawks at Pistons - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Rockets at Timberwolves - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Wednesday, April 1
. Hawks at Magic - ESPN, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Spurs at Warriors - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Wednesday, April 8
. Bucks at Pistons - ESPN, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Thunder at Clippers - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Sunday, April 12 (NBA on ESPN Regular Season Finale)
. Teams TBD - ESPN, 6:00 PM (ET) - 
. Teams TBD - ESPN, 8:30 PM (ET) - 

|| Sources 🛈: NBA Communications & ESPN Press Room ||

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2025 - 2026 NBA on Prime Video Schedule

The working logo for the debut of the NBA on Prime Video (2025-present). (📸 Photo of Spin.ph)

| ⦿ Thursday, August 14, 2025

  • "NBA on Prime" gets going on Friday, October 24, with an exciting Opening Week double dip — Celtics vs. Knicks at 7:30 PM (ET) & Timberwolves vs. Lakers at 10:00 PM (ET) in two playoff rematches from the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
  • The third annual Emirates NBA Cup 🏆 Group Play reaches the summit with a Black Friday doubleheader on Prime — Bucks vs. Knicks & Mavericks vs. Lakers Friday, November 28beginning at 7:30 PM (ET).
  • "NBA on Prime" to hold exclusive rights to the NBA London & Berlin Games in January 2026, with both matchups featuring the Orlando Magic & the Memphis Grizzlies.
  • Prime to exclusively stream the 2026 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament beginning Tuesday, April 14.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced their 2025-26 NBA regular season schedule last week. That means we have the complete schedule for the first season of the NBA on Prime. NBA on Prime opens up with an Opening Week doubleheader on Friday, October 24. The Celtics take on the Knicks at 7:30 PM (ET) followed by the Timberwolves facing off against the Lakers at 10:00 PM (ET). Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM (ET) with the NBA on Prime pregame show.

Ian Eagle calls play-by-play for the NBA on Prime Celtics-Knicks opener, joined by former NBA coach Stan Van Gundy in the booth, with longtime reporter Cassidy Hubbarth on the sidelines. Kevin Harlan provides play-by-play commentary for Timberwolves vs. Lakers, with game analysis being provided by Dwyane Wade and Candace Parker, and Allie Clifton serving as the sideline reporter.

Game coverage begins 30 minutes before every game with the NBA on Prime pregame show, live from Amazon Studios in Culver City, California. Every game night is immediately followed by NBA Nightcap, a one-hour postgame show featuring player interviews and in-depth discussions about the games that took place. In between doubleheaders, Prime Video will bring games with "The Crossover", continuing live coverage from the NBA on Prime studio. Studio coverage for NBA on Prime will be hosted by Taylor Rooks, joined by analysts and NBA legends Blake Griffin, Udonis Haslem, and Dirk Nowitzki. Dwyane Wade, Steve Nash, and Candace Parker will also spend some time in the studio during the 2025-26 season, alternating between game and studio assignments.

“We’re thrilled to tip off Prime Video's inaugural NBA season with such an exceptional lineup of games," said Jay Marine, Global Head of Sports, Prime Video. "From iconic rivalries, competitive conference matchups and the high-stakes action of the Emirates NBA Cup, we are excited to bring the most compelling stories and stars to fans all season long. We look forward to delivering our own unique basketball coverage to Prime customers around the globe that both educates and informs fans and celebrates the game at the highest level.”

Emirates NBA Cup 2025:
During the group play stage of the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup, Prime will host five straight Friday night doubleheaders surrounding the third annual in-season tournament. Action begins on Halloween night, Friday, October 31, and continues through Friday, November 28. Games include Celtics vs. 76ers on October 31, Kevin Durant and the Rockets visiting Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on November 7, Heat vs. Knicks on November 14, and the reigning Eastern Conference champion Pacers battling the Cavaliers on November 21.

Black Friday is now a centerpiece day for Prime Sports, with an NFL game in the afternoon and now, NBA coverage during the primetime hours. On Friday, November 28, the Bucks play the Knicks at historic Madison Square Garden (7:30 PM ET) and Mavericks play the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena (10:00 PM ET). By the end of this day, we will have the eight-team field for the Knockout Round portion of the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup.

Prime will then showcase every single Knockout Round game, from the four Quarterfinal games (Dec. 9 & Dec. 10), to BOTH Semifinal games from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (Dec. 13), to the Championship Game from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (Dec. 16).

Marquee Matchups:
The 2025-26 NBA on Prime Schedule has several games that basketball fans should look forward to. The Celtics will host the Lakers on Friday, December 5 at 7:00 PM (ET), highlighting the most obvious rivalry in the NBA. Later that night, 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks hit the road to challenge reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder at 9:30 PM (ET). The Thunder have 10 games on Prime this season, including two duels with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, December 19 and Thursday, January 29, and the NBA Finals rematch with the Indiana Pacers on Friday, January 23.

With the Thunder notwithstanding, the Lakers, the Knicks, and the Warriors will also enjoy 10 NBA on Prime appearances during the regular season.

The Houston Rockets, led by their new superstar acquisition Kevin Durant, are scheduled for seven appearances, alongside the Celtics and Timberwolves, featuring rising star Anthony Edwards. The Mavericks get five games on Prime, including two vs. their former teammate Luka Dončić and the Lakers on Friday, November 28 and Thursday, February 12 in Los Angeles. Prime streams the final Lakers vs. Warriors regular season contest on Thursday, April 9, which will see LeBron James and Stephen Curry add to their rivalry one more time.

Global Reach:
Prime Video has the exclusive games to the NBA's Berlin and London Games on Thursday, January 15 and Sunday, January 18, respectively. The 2025-26 NBA on Prime schedule features eight games slated for Saturday afternoon starts, providing primetime coverage throughout Europe of the league's top stars from that country, such as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (at Hornets on January 31, vs. Mavericks on February 7), Moe and Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic (at Timberwolves on March 7), & Giannis Antetokoumnpo and the Milwaukee Bucks (at Hawks on March 14, vs. Spurs on March 28). Wemby and the Spurs face Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, April 4.

SoFi Play-In Tournament:
The 2026 SoFi Play-In Tournament will be broadcast only on Prime Video featuring six games on Tuesday, April 14, Wednesday, April 15, & Friday, April 17. The tournament has teams seeded 7th through 10th in the Eastern & Western Conference, fighting for the final two playoff spots (No. 7 and No. 8) in each conference.

The 2025-2026 NBA on Prime Schedule is listed below, with regular updates to the broadcast schedule and commentators.

| ▣ NBA on Prime Video: 2025-26 NBA Preseason & Regular Season Broadcast Schedule (All Times Eastern and Subject to Change)
- Preseason:
TBD

- Regular Season:
| ● Friday, October 24 (Opening Week)
. Celtics at Knicks - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) - Ian Eagle, Stan Van Gundy, Cassidy Hubbarth
. Timberwolves at Lakers - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - Kevin Harlan, Dwyane Wade, Candace Parker, Allie Clifton

| ● Friday, October 31 -- 🎃 Halloween (2025 Emirates NBA Cup: Group Play 🏆)
. 🞵 Celtics at 76ers (East Group B) - Prime Video, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. 🞵 Lakers at Grizzlies (West Group B) - Prime Video, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, November 7 (2025 Emirates NBA Cup: Group Play 🏆)
. 🞵 Rockets at Spurs (West Group C) - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. 🞵 Warriors at Nuggets (West Group C) - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, November 14 (2025 Emirates NBA Cup: Group Play 🏆)
. 🞵 Heat at Knicks (East Group C) - Prime Video, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. 🞵 Warriors at Spurs (West Group C) - Prime Video, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, November 21 (2025 Emirates NBA Cup: Group Play 🏆)
. 🞵 Pacers at Cavaliers (East Group A) - Prime Video, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. 🞵 Nuggets at Rockets (West Group C) - Prime Video, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, November 28 (2025 Emirates NBA Cup: Group Play 🏆)
. 🞵 Bucks at Knicks (East Group C) - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. 🞵 Mavericks at Lakers (West Group B) - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, December 5
. Lakers at Celtics - Prime Video, 7:00 PM (ET) -
. Mavericks at Thunder - Prime Video, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Tuesday, December 9 (2025 Emirates NBA Cup: Knockout Rounds - Quarterfinals - team markets 🏆)
. 🞵 Quarterfinal: Teams TBD - Prime Video, TBD - 
- 2025 Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinal #1
. 🞵 Quarterfinal: Teams TBD - Prime Video, TBD - 
- 2025 Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinal #2

| ● Wednesday, December 10 (2025 Emirates NBA Cup: Knockout Rounds - Quarterfinals - team markets 🏆)
. 🞵 Quarterfinal: Teams TBD - Prime Video, TBD - 
- 2025 Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinal #3
. 🞵 Quarterfinal: Teams TBD - Prime Video, TBD - 
- 2025 Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinal #4

| ● Saturday, December 13 (2025 Emirates NBA Cup: Knockout Rounds - Semifinals - Las Vegas, NV 🏆)
. 🞵 East Semifinal or West Semifinal: Teams TBD (T-Mobile Arena) - Prime Video, TBD -
- 2025 Emirates NBA Cup Semifinal #1 (Las Vegas)
. 🞵 West Semifinal or East Semifinal: Teams TBD (T-Mobile Arena) - Prime Video, TBD -
- 2025 Emirates NBA Cup Semifinal #2 (Las Vegas)

| ● Tuesday, December 16 (2025 Emirates NBA Cup: Knockout Rounds - Championship Game - Las Vegas, NV 🏆)
. 🞵 Championship Game: Teams TBD (T-Mobile Arena) - Prime Video, TBD -
- 2025 Emirates NBA Cup Championship Game (Las Vegas)

| ● Friday, December 19
. 76ers at Knicks - Prime Video, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Thunder at Timberwolves - Prime Video, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, December 26
. Celtics at Pacers - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Clippers at Trail Blazers - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, January 2
. Hawks at Knicks - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Thunder at Warriors - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Saturday, January 10
. Timberwolves at Cavaliers - Prime Video, 1:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Thursday, January 15
. Grizzlies vs. Magic (Uber Arena) - Prime Video, 2:00 PM (ET) - 
- Berlin Game
. Thunder at Rockets - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Knicks at Warriors - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Sunday, January 18
. Magic vs. Grizzlies (The O2 Arena) - Prime Video, 12:00 PM (ET) - 
- London Game

| ● Thursday, January 22
. Warriors at Mavericks - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Lakers at Clippers - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, January 23
. Rockets at Pistons - Prime Video, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Pacers at Thunder - Prime Video, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Thursday, January 29
. Bucks at Wizards - Prime Video, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Thunder at Timberwolves - Prime Video, 9:30 PM (ET) -

| ● Saturday, January 31
. Spurs at Hornets - Prime Video, 3:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Thursday, February 5
. Bulls at Raptors - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. 76ers at Lakers - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, February 6
. Knicks at Pistons - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Clippers at Kings - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Saturday, February 7
. Mavericks at Spurs - Prime Video, 6:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Thursday, February 12
. Bucks at Thunder - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Mavericks at Lakers - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Thursday, February 19
. Pistons at Knicks - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Celtics at Warriors - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Thursday, February 26
. Rockets at Magic - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Timberwolves at Clippers - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Saturday, February 28
. Rockets at Heat - Prime Video, 3:00 PM (ET) -

| ● Thursday, March 5
. Warriors at Rockets - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Lakers at Nuggets - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Saturday, March 7
. Magic at Timberwolves - Prime Video, 3:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Thursday, March 12
. 76ers at Pistons - Prime Video, 7:00 PM (ET) - 
. Celtics at Thunder - Prime Video, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, March 13
. Knicks at Pacers - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) -
. Timberwolves at Warriors - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Saturday, March 14
. Bucks at Hawks - Prime Video, 3:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Saturday, March 28
. Spurs at Bucks - Prime Video, 3:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Thursday, April 2
. Lakers at Thunder - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Cavaliers at Warriors - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Saturday, April 4
. Spurs at Nuggets - Prime Video, 3:00 PM (ET) -

| ● Thursday, April 9
. Celtics at Knicks - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Lakers at Warriors - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| ● Friday, April 10
. Cavaliers at Hawks - Prime Video, 7:30 PM (ET) - 
. Thunder at Nuggets - Prime Video, 10:00 PM (ET) - 


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2025 - 2026 NBA on ABC Schedule

The current logo used for ESPN's NBA live game broadcasts (2022-present). (📸 Photo courtesy of SportsVideo.org)

| ⦿ Thursday, August 14, 2025

  • ABC returns for the 24th consecutive season of NBA coverage with a 23-game schedule (Christmas Day, Saturday Primetime, & Sunday Showcase).
  • As per usual, ABC kicks off its regular season lineup of games with a full slate of Christmas Day 🎄Thursday, December 25 — with 13 live hours of game coverage beginning at 12:00 PM (ET) (with a simulcast available on ESPN).
  • "NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC presented by Wingstop" — the widely celebrated national game of the week returns with a special tripleheader (Knicks vs. 76ers, 3:00 PM ET; Warriors vs. Timberwolves, 5:30 PM ET; & Lakers vs. Mavericks, 8:30 PM ET) on Saturday, January 24 during the fourth annual "NBA Rivals Week".
  • 🏈 Super Bowl Sunday brings the season debut of ABC's longstanding Sunday afternoon package — "NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC presented by Popeyes" — New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics on Sunday, February 8 at 12:30 PM (ET).

On Thursday (Aug. 14) of this week, the National Basketball Association (NBA), in conjunction with ABC and ESPN, announced the complete broadcast schedule for the 2025-26 NBA regular season. ABC celebrates its 24th season of carrying national NBA broadcasts with a schedule full of enticing matchups — including Christmas Day, NBA Saturday Primetime, and NBA Sunday Showcase.

As a general rule, ABC holds the rights to two of the most important NBA properties that a singular network can have — "NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC presented by Wingstop" and "NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC presented by Popeyes" — with the Saturday package starting in January and the Sunday package kicking off in February. ABC resumes its investment in NBA coverage during the 2025-26 season with a spectacular group of play-by-play commentators, game analysts, sideline reporters, studio hosts, & studio analysts.

Christmas Day Star Power:
This year, ESPN will once again have the responsibility of televising all five Christmas Day games presented by State Farm on Thursday, December 25. Game coverage starts at 12:00 PM (ET) from Madison Square Garden, where Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers compete against Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks. At 2:30 PM (ET), Devin Vassell and the San Antonio Spurs travel to Oklahoma City for a showdown with Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Coverage continues at 5:00 PM (ET) as Cooper Flagg — playing his first-ever Christmas game — leads the Dallas Mavericks into a Western Conference battle against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. At 8:00 PM (ET), Los Angeles plays host to a Western Conference game that features a pair of future Hall of Famers, as Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets clash with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

The full Christmas lineup wraps up with the 10:30 PM (ET) nightcap. In this game, Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves — fresh off two consecutive Western Conference Finals matchups — come into Denver to play Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets.

NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC presented by Wingstop:
"NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC presented by Wingstop" is back for the 11th consecutive season, serving as the marquee NBA national game each week. ABC's 2025-26 "NBA Saturday Primeitme" package will kick off with an exciting tripleheader on Saturday, January 24, during NBA Rivals Week. The first game starts at 3:00 PM (ET) with the New York Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, visiting the Philadelphia 76ers, featuring Joel Embiid. At 5:30 PM (ET), the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Anthony Edwards, will compete against the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry. The night will wrap up at 8:30 PM (ET) as Luka Dončić, joined by LeBron James, guides the Los Angeles Lakers against his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, nearly a year after his trade.

NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC presented by Popeyes:
The "NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC presened by Popeyes" franchise returns for another season on ABC. Coverage begins on 🏈 Super Bowl Sunday - Sunday, February 8 - with an Atlantic Division matchup feauring the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics at 12:30 PM (ET). Following this game, ABC will present at least one game on Sunday afternoons from February 22 through March 15 (with February 22, March 1, and March 8) being doubleheaders.

. Additional NBA on ABC Schedule Highlights:
  • Six appearances each by the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, & New York Knicks.
  • Five appearances by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • Massive interconference Sunday Showcase game between the best two teams in the league last year in terms of the record — Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder — Sunday, February 22 at 1:00 PM (ET).
  • Stephen Curry and LeBron James are set to add two more chapters to their longstanding rivalry during two Saturday Primetime games in February as the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers play on Saturday, February 7 and Saturday, February 28.
  • Lone-Star Showdown: Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks face one of their biggest rivals, Jabari Smith Jr. and the Houston Rockets, in the Saturday, January 31 edition of "NBA Saturday Primetime".

Coupled with ABC's expansive regular season offerings, ABC is the exclusive home of the 2026 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV, a simulcast of ESPN's first-round coverage of he 2026 NBA Draft, and first-round and second-round playoff games.

As always, all ESPN NBA programming (ABC/ESPN) is available on the ESPN AppNBA Today, ESPN's daily weekday NBA studio program, returns for the fifth consecutive season. The show will air Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM (ET) to 4:00 PM (ET). Furthermore, the programming lineup for ESPN's adjoining NBA coverage, including "Inside the NBA", will be announced later this summer. 

The 2025-2026 NBA on ABC Schedule is listed below, with regular updates on the broadcast schedule and commentators.

| ▣ NBA on ABC: 2025-26 NBA Regular Season Broadcast Schedule (All Times Eastern and Subject to Change)
- Regular Season:
| ● Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day 🎄)
. Cavaliers at Knicks - ABC/ESPN, 12:00 PM (ET) - 
. Spurs at Thunder - ABC/ESPN, 2:30 PM (ET) - 
. Mavericks at Warriors - ABC/ESPN, 5:00 PM (ET) - 
. Rockets at Lakers - ABC/ESPN, 8:00 PM (ET) - 
. Timberwolves at Nuggets - ABC/ESPN, 10:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Saturday, January 24 — "NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC" (Season Premiere) & NBA Rivals Week
. Knicks at 76ers - ABC, 3:00 PM (ET) - 
. Warriors at Timberwolves - ABC, 5:30 PM (ET) - 
. Lakers at Mavericks - ABC, 8:30 PM (ET) -

| ● Saturday, January 31 — "NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC"
 . Mavericks at Rockets - ABC, 8:30 PM (ET) -

| ● Saturday, February 7 — "NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC"
 . Rockets at Thunder - ABC, 3:30 PM (ET) - 
. Warriors at Lakers - ABC, 8:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Sunday, February 8 — 🏈 Super Bowl Sunday & "NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC" (Season Premiere)
. Knicks at Celtics - ABC, 12:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Saturday, February 21 — "NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC"
 . Rockets at Knicks - ABC, 8:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Sunday, February 22 — "NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC"
. Cavaliers at Thunder - ABC, 1:00 PM (ET) - 
. Nuggets at Warriors - ABC, 3:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Saturday, February 28 — "NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC"
 . Lakers at Warriors - ABC, 8:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Sunday, March 1 — "NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC"
. Spurs at Knicks - ABC, 1:00 PM (ET) - 
. Timberwolves at Nuggets - ABC, 3:30 PM (ET) -

| ● Saturday, March 7 — "NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC"
 . Warriors at Thunder - ABC, 8:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Sunday, March 8 — "NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC"
. Celtics at Cavaliers - ABC, 1:00 PM (ET) - 
. Knicks at Lakers - ABC, 3:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Saturday, March 14 — "NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC" (Season Finale)
 . Nuggets at Lakers - ABC, 8:30 PM (ET) - 

| ● Sunday, March 15 — "NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC" (Season Finale)
. Timberwolves at Thunder - ABC, 1:00 PM (ET) - 

|| Sources 🛈: NBA Communications & ESPN Press Room ||

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