What Time Does the NBA Start?
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Wondering what time the NBA season starts? Check out our blog post for all the latest info on the upcoming season schedule.
When does the NBA regular season start?
The regular season starts in October and ends in April.
What time do NBA games start?
The NBAschedule typically runs from October to June, with each team playing 82 regular season games. The vast majority of these games take place on weekday evenings (Monday through Thursday), with a limited selection of games on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, Saturday evenings and Sundays.
The specific start time for NBA games varies depending on the day of the week, but most weeknight games begin between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Games that are broadcast on national television networks (such as ESPN or TNT) typically start at 8:00 p.m. EST, while locally-televised games may start earlier or later depending on the market.
NBA teams also play occasional “day” games, which tips off at 3:30 p.m. EST on weekdays and 12:00 p.m. EST on Sundays. These early start times are generally reserved for high-profile matchups that will draw in a larger television audience.
When does the NBA playoffs start?
The 2020 NBA Playoffs will begin on August 17th. The NBA Finals will begin on September 30th and will end no later than October 13th.
What time do NBA Finals start?
The 2019 NBA Finals will begin on Thursday, May 30th. The specific start time has not yet been announced, but it is typically scheduled for 9:00 PM ET.
