The NBA is back! ESPN will tip off its coverage of the 2024-2025 season on Wednesday, when the Philadelphia 76ers host the Milwaukee Bucks. ESPN will then broadcast the first game of the regular season from the Intuit Dome, the new home of the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers will host the Phoenix Suns.

ESPN’s season opener 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. Olympic gold medal team will then be featured as LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Los Angeles Lakers host Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and the Suns.

Here are the key facts about the season-opening action:

What is the program for the opening week?

*All times Eastern

Wednesday

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

10 p.m.: Sunshine at Clippers

Friday

7:30 PM: Pacers at Knicks

10 p.m.: Sunbathing at Lakers

Coverage begins both nights with “NBA Countdown” at 7 p.m

How can fans watch?

Coverage is available on ESPN. Fans can also watch all the action in the NBA streaming hub.

How can fans get access to more NBA content from ESPN?

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