When Does the NBA Season Start?
The NBA season is set to start on December 22nd, 2020.
Get all the details on the upcoming season, including the schedule, teams, and more.
Introduction
The National Basketball Association (NBA) season starts in October and ends in June. The regular season consists of 82 games, which are played over a span of about six months. The NBA playoffs start in April and can last until June.
The NBA Season
The NBA season typically starts in October and ends in June. However, the exact dates vary from year to year. The NBA Finals usually takes place in June.
Pre-Season
The NBA season is long, starting in October and ending in June. But before the regular season tips off, there’s a whole other part of the season that happens: pre-season.
Pre-season is a time for teams to get ready for the long, 82-game regular season ahead. For fans, it’s a time to get excited about basketball again and see how their team is shaping up for the upcoming campaign. Pre-season also allows new players to gel with their teammates and gives coaches a chance to try out different lineups and rotation options.
The pre-season consists of eight exhibition games per team, four at home and four on the road. These games don’t count towards the regular season standings, but they are important for getting everyone ready for the grind of an 82-game schedule. The pre-season schedule is usually released in August, so fans can start planning their trips to see their team in action.
Regular Season
The regular season starts in late October and ends in early April. Each team plays 82 games, 41 at home and 41 away. Five teams in each conference play four games against each of the other teams in their division, three games against the teams in the next closest division, and two games against each team in the conference outside of their own division.
Playoffs
The NBA Playoffs are a best-of-seven elimination tournament annually held after the NBA’s regular season to determine the league’s champion. Eight teams from each of the league’s two conferences qualify for the playoffs.
Conclusion
The 2020 NBA Playoffs begin on August 17th. The Finals will end no later than October 13th.
The 2019-2020 NBA season was suspended on March 11th due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
