When Is The NBA Season Start 2021?
The 2021 NBA season is set to tip off on December 22nd. After a long offseason, fans are eagerly anticipating the return of basketball. Many questions remain about the upcoming season, including when it will start and how many games will be played. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about the 2021 NBA season.
October 22
The 2021 NBA regular season is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 22. The season will conclude on Sunday, April 11, with the NBA Playoffs set to begin on Saturday, April 17.
Christmas Day
The 2021 NBA season is expected to start on Christmas Day, which will mark the earliest start to an NBA season since the league began playing games on Christmas in 1947. The regular season is tentatively scheduled to end on April 11, with the playoffs set to begin April 16 and conclude no later than July 22.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The 2021 NBA season is set to begin on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which falls on Monday, January 18. The league has not released the full schedule yet, but it is expected to be released in the coming weeks. The season will likely be shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is still set to be one of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory.
All-Star break
The all-star break starts on February 14th and goes until February 20th. The season will resume on February 21st.
April 10
The 2021 NBA season will officially get underway on April 10. The regular season will come to an end on May 16, with the playoffs set to begin on May 22. The Finals are currently scheduled to start on July 8 and conclude no later than July 22.
