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NBA G League 2025-26 Season Kicks Off November 7

9/3/2025

Summary

G League Season Launch

The 2025-26 NBA G League season begins on November 7, featuring a 14-game Tip-Off Tournament and a 36-game regular season.
All teams will play a minimum of 50 games, with the top eight teams from each conference qualifying for playoffs.
The Finals are scheduled for April 2026.
The Winter Showcase occurs from December 19-22, with teams competing for the championship.
The Delaware Blue Coats host their home opener against the Westchester Knicks on November 8, featuring promotional events.

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Cleveland Charge Kickoff

The Cleveland Charge will start the 2025-26 NBA G League season on November 7 against the Iowa Wolves.
Their home opener is scheduled for November 14 against the Wisconsin Herd.
The team will participate in 14 Tip-Off Tournament games, with top teams advancing to the Winter Showcase in Orlando.
Cleveland's schedule features 17 weekend home games and a seven-game homestand in March.
The Charge will play the Capitanes in Mexico City on January 7, 2026, their first matchup with the franchise.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2001, the NBA G League has transformed into a vital developmental platform for the NBA, with over 50% of players having G League experience by 2023. The 2025-26 season will introduce a 14-game Tip-Off Tournament, showcasing teams like the Cleveland Charge and Delaware Blue Coats, and expanding international play with the Mexico City Capitanes, highlighting the league's growing global influence.

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G League Season Launch

The 2025-26 NBA G League season begins on November 7, featuring a 14-game Tip-Off Tournament and a 36-game regular season.
All teams will play a minimum of 50 games, with the top eight teams from each conference qualifying for playoffs.
The Finals are scheduled for April 2026.
The Winter Showcase occurs from December 19-22, with teams competing for the championship.
The Delaware Blue Coats host their home opener against the Westchester Knicks on November 8, featuring promotional events.

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