For Filipino NBA fans, October 2026 is the month when preseason tune-ups give way to meaningful regular-season basketball. The NBA October 2026 schedule Philippines calendar begins with preseason action on October 4 in Philippine time before the 2026-27 regular season officially opens on October 21 PHT. Because the NBA schedule is usually listed by U.S. dates, several games appear in the Philippines on the following calendar day.
NBA October 2026 Schedule in Philippines Time
When does the 2026-27 NBA regular season start?
The regular season opens in the U.S. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. For viewers in the Philippines, the first games are on Wednesday, October 21, beginning at 3:00 a.m. PHT. The NBA's official schedule announcement lists a three-game Opening Night slate featuring Boston at Detroit, Philadelphia at New York and Oklahoma City at San Antonio.
For the October dates listed here, Philippine Time is 12 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Daylight Time. Eastern Daylight Time is UTC−4 and the Philippines is UTC+8, so add 12 hours to these ET listings. For example, 7:00 p.m. ET becomes 7:00 a.m. PHT on the following day. A 3:00 p.m. ET game becomes 3:00 a.m. PHT the next day.
The table covers selected preseason games and Opening Week highlights. For the full league schedule, check the official NBA schedule.
| Philippine date | Matchup | Tipoff (PHT) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors | Preseason | ||
| New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors | Preseason | ||
| Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers | Preseason | ||
| Denver Nuggets at LA Lakers | Preseason | ||
| Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons | Opening Night | ||
| Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks | Opening Night | ||
| Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs | Opening Night | ||
| Minnesota Timberwolves at Miami Heat | Opening Week | ||
| Golden State Warriors at LA Lakers | Opening Week | ||
| Cleveland Cavaliers at Philadelphia 76ers | Opening Week | ||
| Denver Nuggets at Oklahoma City Thunder | Opening Week | ||
| New York Knicks at Boston Celtics | Opening Week |
The NBA's Miami schedule lists the October 3 Miami–Toronto preseason game at 7:00 p.m. ET. That is 11:00 p.m. UTC on October 3 and 7:00 a.m. on October 4 in the Philippines.
Miami vs Toronto and Other Preseason Games to Watch
When does NBA preseason start in October 2026?
The first listed preseason game is Miami vs Toronto on October 3 in the U.S., or October 4 at 7:00 a.m. PHT. It is the NBA Canada Game in Quebec City.
The Miami vs Toronto matchup is an early chance to see both teams before the regular-season schedule gets serious. Preseason is useful for watching new rotations, rookies and offseason additions, but results should not be treated like regular-season standings.
Other notable preseason games include New York at Toronto on October 13 U.S. time, which lands at 7:00 a.m. PHT on October 14, and Golden State vs the Lakers at 10:00 a.m. PHT that same day. The Warriors–Lakers exhibition is listed at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The Lakers also meet Denver on October 16 U.S. time. The Lakers' official schedule lists a 10:30 p.m. ET tipoff, which is 10:30 a.m. PHT on October 17.
NBA Opening Week 2026-27: Games Filipino Fans Should Know
Opening Night is loaded. On October 21 PHT, Filipino viewers can catch Boston–Detroit at 3:00 a.m., Philadelphia–New York at 7:00 a.m., and Oklahoma City–San Antonio at 9:30 a.m.
The following morning brings another pair of high-profile games: Minnesota at Miami at 7:30 a.m. PHT and Golden State at the Lakers at 10:00 a.m. The NBA's schedule announcement highlights Giannis Antetokounmpo's regular-season Heat debut and the Lakers–Warriors meeting featuring Stephen Curry and Luka Dončić. Confirm player availability before tipoff.
Thursday night in the U.S. becomes Friday morning in the Philippines, with Cleveland–Philadelphia at 7:00 a.m. and Denver–Oklahoma City at 9:30 a.m. PHT on October 23. Friday's Knicks–Celtics game follows at 7:00 a.m. Saturday, October 24.
NBA Schedule for this Week
For the NBA Schedule for this Week, the immediate date to circle as of this October 2 edition is Sunday, October 4, at 7:00 a.m. PHT, when Miami faces Toronto in the preseason.
For readers searching “NBA games today Philippines” or “NBA games tomorrow Philippines,” always check the NBA's live schedule before setting an alarm. Games can be adjusted, and broadcast information can change. A U.S. broadcaster listing does not automatically confirm availability in the Philippines; check your local television or streaming provider.
NBA Odds Betting and Odds Comparison
For fans following NBA odds betting, preseason and regular-season games should be treated differently. Betting markets can change as tipoff approaches, and sportsbooks will post different prices or even different markets for the same game.
That is why NBA Odds Comparison Sportsbooks can be useful when researching available prices. No current betting line is included here because odds are time-sensitive and can change quickly.
Sports betting involves financial risk. Philippine readers should also follow applicable local laws and age restrictions and should never treat a betting line as a guarantee.
Final Takeaway
The NBA October 2026 schedule Philippines calendar starts with preseason action on October 4 PHT, highlighted by Miami vs Toronto, before the regular season begins on October 21 PHT.
The key point for Philippine viewers is simple: U.S. evening games frequently become the following morning in the Philippines. Check the official NBA schedule and broadcaster listings before every game for the latest tipoff, coverage and scheduling information.
Schedule Sources
Checked October 2, 2026: NBA regular-season schedule announcement; official team schedules for the Raptors, Lakers, Celtics, 76ers, Thunder and Heat. This article is a dated selection of games and is not updated automatically.
