NBA Season Start 2021-22: Date, Schedules, Games, Preseason

Updated: Sep 10, 5:00pm UTC

The start of the 2021-22 NBA season is quickly approaching after a busy summer of offseason moves. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks will look to defend their title following their NBA Finals win over the Phoenix Suns.

NBA Season Start 2021

Here's everything you need to know about the start of the upcoming NBA season.

NBA Season Start Date 2021-22

The 2021-22 NBA regular season will begin on Oct. 19, 2021. It will conclude on April 10, 2022.

NBA Season Start 2021 Games

There will be two games to kick off the start of the NBA regular season on Oct. 19.

NBA Opening Day 2021

The NBA's opening night for the 2021-22 season will feature the Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA Season Length 2022

The NBA will return to a full-length 82-game regular season for the 2021-22 campaign.

NBA Season Schedule

Here are some key dates for the 2021-22 NBA season:

- Sept. 28: Training camp begins
- Oct. 19: Regular season begins
- Feb. 18-20: NBA All-Star Weekend 2022 (in Cleveland, OH)
- April 12-15: NBA Play-In Tournament
- April 16: NBA Playoffs begin
- June 2: NBA Finals begin
- June 19: Game 7 of NBA Finals (if necessary)
- June 23: NBA Draft

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