The Lakers put out a press release on Monday announcing the home portion of their 2025/26 preseason schedule, tweets Jovan Buha of The Athletic.
The Lakers’ preseason slate will begin on October 3 vs. Phoenix at Acrisure Arena in the Greater Palm Springs area. On Oct. 12, the Lakers will be on their typical home floor — Crypto.com Arena — against Golden State, followed by a home contest in Las Vegas vs. Dallas on Oct. 15. Marc Stein previously reported (via Twitter) that the Lakers were expected to host the Mavs in Las Vegas.
The home portion of Los Angeles’ preseason schedule will conclude on Oct. 17 in L.A., when the team hosts Sacramento.
The Heat also announced (via Twitter) the dates of their three home preseason games in ’25/26. Miami will host Milwaukee on Oct. 6, San Antonio on Oct. 8, and Memphis on Oct. 17.