How to watch the 2024 NBA Opening Week: ESPN schedule

The NBA is back! ESPN hints at its coverage of the 2024-25 season on Wednesday when the Philadelphia 76ers host the Milwaukee Bucks. ESPN will then televise the first game of the regular season at the Intuit Dome, the new home of the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers host the Phoenix Suns.

ESPN's season-opening action continues Friday when Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks host Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers in a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference semifinals. Four members of the U.S. men's Olympic gold medal team will then be featured: LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the host Los Angeles Lakers, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and the Suns.

Here are the most important facts about the season opening campaign:

What is the schedule for opening week?

*All times Eastern

Wednesday

7:30 p.m.: Bucks at 76ers

10 p.m.: Sunning in the Clippers

Friday

7:30 p.m.: Pacers at Knicks

10 p.m.: Sunning at Lakers

Coverage begins on both evenings with the “NBA Countdown” at 7 p.m

How can fans watch?

Coverage is available on ESPN. Fans can also catch all the action on the NBA Streaming Hub.

How can fans access more NBA content from ESPN?

Check out ESPN's NBA Hub page for the latest news, analysis, stats, schedules and more.