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Rockets Gear Up: Key Dates for 2026-27 Season Revealed!
15 Sep
Summary
- Rockets' preseason includes two games in China against the Mavericks.
- The NBA Cup play begins on October 30 against the Dallas Mavericks.
- NBA All-Star weekend is set for February 19-21, with a league-wide break.
Get ready for the upcoming Houston Rockets season with these essential dates. Media Day is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, followed by the start of training camp on September 23. The Rockets will play a limited three-game preseason schedule, notably featuring two matchups against the Dallas Mavericks in Macao on October 9 and October 11.
Returning home, Houston faces the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 15 before commencing their regular season at home against the Dallas Mavericks on October 21. The inaugural NBA Cup begins on October 30, with the Rockets visiting the Mavericks. Further cup games include matchups against the Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, and Phoenix Suns in November.
Mark your calendars for the NBA All-Star weekend, February 19-21, 2027, which includes a league-wide break until February 24. The NBA Trade Deadline falls earlier, on February 11, 2027. While the Rockets won't have Christmas or MLK Day games, notable matchups include a November 25 game against the Phoenix Suns and four games against the Spurs.
