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The NBA on Thursday unveiled the complete game and broadcast schedule for the 2025-26 regular season, which tips off with a doubleheader on Oct. 21.

The NBA on Thursday unveiled the complete game and broadcast schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 regular season, which tips off with a doubleheader on Oct. 21.

The league is set to welcome new broadcast partners, with Amazon (Prime) and NBCUniversal (NBC, Peacock) joining Disney (ABC, ESPN) in televising 247 total games next season. Every national game will be available on broadly distributed streaming services.

In addition to regular-season games, each network will air the in-season tournament and playoffs. NBC and Peacock will have Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the All-Star Weekend, while ABC and ESPN will keep Christmas Day and the NBA Finals. Prime will air the play-in tournament.

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Every team is currently scheduled to have at least two national TV games during the 2025-26 season, with 12 teams appearing at least 20 times on one of the larger networks. Games not exclusively on a national platform will be televised on regional networks.

Fans can unlock direct access to their favorite teams and players with NBA League Pass, which will continue to offer live, out-of-market games through various platforms, including NBA.com, the NBA app, Prime TV and other providers.

Following the official schedule announcement on Thursday, Rookie Wire looked at how many national TV games each team currently has for the upcoming season.

30. Washington Wizards

Oct 11, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) shoots the ball as Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) and Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) defend in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 2

29. Utah Jazz

Oct 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) and Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 2

28. Toronto Raptors

Feb 7, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo (2) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 2

27. New Orleans Pelicans

Nov 25, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) shoots the ball in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 2

26. Brooklyn Nets

Total National TV Games: 2

25. Chicago Bulls

Oct 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) drives to the basket in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 3

24. Charlotte Hornets

Jan 25, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 3

23. Miami Heat

Dec 21, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (7) dunks the ball against the Orlando Magic in the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 5

22. Portland Trail Blazers

Oct 11, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 8

21. Sacramento Kings

Feb 3, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) goes around Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 9

20. Phoenix Suns

Feb 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives against Denver Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett (24) during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 9

19. Indiana Pacers

May 23, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) shoots against New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) in the second quarter during game two of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 9

18. Memphis Grizzlies

Total National TV Games: 10

17. Atlanta Hawks

Mar 25, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles the ball as Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 13

16. Philadelphia 76ers

Mar 3, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) dribbles past Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 14

15. Orlando Magic

Apr 25, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) dunks against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 14

14. Detroit Pistons

Mar 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) brings the ball up court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 16

13. Milwaukee Bucks

Apr 3, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 18

12. LA Clippers

Apr 2, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives past New Orleans Pelicans guard Antonio Reeves (12) in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 21

11. San Antonio Spurs

Jan 29, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates in the first half against the LA Clippers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 22

10. Dallas Mavericks

Jul 10, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter of their game at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 23

9. Cleveland Cavaliers

May 9, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates a made basket during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 24

8. Boston Celtics

May 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball from New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) in the second half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 25

7. Denver Nuggets

Apr 11, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 26

6. Minnesota Timberwolves

Mar 12, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after a three point basket in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 28

5. Houston Rockets

May 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Kevin Durant attends a WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 28

4. Oklahoma City Thunder

Jun 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball over Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the third quarter during game one of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 34

3. New York Knicks

Apr 6, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles up court during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 34

2. Los Angeles Lakers

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) controls the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Total National TV Games: 34

1. Golden State Warriors

Feb 27, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after a basket against the Orlando Magic in the third quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images