The NBA schedule for 2025-26 has been announced with important matches

• The Oklahoma City Thunder will start the season on October 21 against the Houston Rockets.
• On Christmas, the Thunder will face the San Antonio Spurs.
• Kevin Durant will return to Oklahoma City to open the season.

This was reported by Marca, La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Despite the fact that the full schedule for the NBA regular season in 2025-26 has not yet been announced, several key matches are already known, including those planned for the season opener and Christmas.

The season opener will take place on October 21, when the Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Houston Rockets at their home arena. This match will be special, as the Thunder will receive their first championship ring after winning the title. Houston, in turn, has signed Kevin Durant, which adds extra interest to this matchup.

On Christmas, December 25, the Thunder will meet the San Antonio Spurs. This match will also be intriguing, as Chad Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama, who may have a historic rivalry, will again face off on the same court.

Overall, five matches are scheduled for Christmas, including the Cleveland Cavaliers against the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers against the Houston Rockets. These matches feature teams that are considered the main contenders for the championship in the Western Conference.

It is expected that the full NBA schedule will be announced on the brightest days, but already the Thunder are attracting the attention of many fans, as they will be playing on the biggest events of the season.

Tags: Sport/Basketball