The 2025 NBA Cup schedule kicks off with group play on October 31st, 2025. This is the second-season for the new format for the Emirates NBA Cup. The Cup play will continue through November 28th, 2025. Each team will play four group play games on designated nights in the NBA regular season schedule. The knockout phase of the Cup will include eight teams. The best in each group (six total) plus one wild card from each conference. The groups were announced on July 9th, 2025, and we will have all of the matchup and TV details for you below when confirmed by the NBA
2025 Emirates NBA Cup TV Schedule
The 2025 Emirates NBA Cup TV schedule took place on Tuesday and Fridays last season. The games were shown on TNT, ESPN, and NBA TV. Once we have confirmation of the final details for this season, we’ll let you know here.
2025 Emirates NBA Cup Groups
The NBA held a draw for the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup Group assignments and announced them to the public on July 9th, 2025. Each conference is split into three groups of five teams. The teams are seeded based on last season’s performance. The group assignments are listed below.
| Eastern Conference | ||
| East Group A | East Group B | East Group C |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Boston Celtics | New York Knicks |
| Indiana Pacers | Detroit Pistons | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Atlanta Hawks | Orlando Magic | Chicago Bulls |
| Toronto Raptors | Brooklyn Nets | Miami Heat |
| Washington Wizards | Philadelphia 76ers | Charlotte Hornets |
| Western Conference | ||
| West Group A | West Group B | West Group C |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Los Angeles Lakers | Houston Rockets |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | LA Clippers | Denver Nuggets |
| Sacramento Kings | Memphis Grizzlies | Golden State Warriors |
| Phoenix Suns | Dallas Mavericks | Portland Trail Blazers |
| Utah Jazz | New Orleans Pelicans | San Antonio Spurs |
2025 Emirates NBA Cup Schedule
The 2025 Emirats NBA Cup Schedule starts with Group Play. All of the group matchups, TV schedules, and tip off times will be listed for you below when the NBA releases the regular season schedules in August.
2025 Emirates NBA Cup Schedule – Group Play
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2025 Emirates NBA Cup Schedule – Knockout Rounds
After the NBA Group play concludes, it’s time for the 2025 NBA Cup Knockout round schedule with the quarterfinals. Eight teams earn spots in the single elimination bracket format.
2025 Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinals Schedule
TBA, December 2025
2025 Emirates NBA Cup Semifinals Schedule
TBA, December 2025
2025 Emirates NBA Cup Championship Schedule
TBA, December 2025
Printable 2025-26 NBA Schedules (By Team)
If you are looking for a printable 2025-26 NBA schedule for your favorite team, we have all 30 for you below once the schedules are released.
2026 NBA Playoff Schedule
We have the 2026 NBA Playoff schedule and printable bracket up for you here. You can also check out all of the past NBA Finals champions here.
