News Summary
The NBA has released the schedule for the Emirates NBA Cup, with the New Orleans Pelicans set to compete in West Group B against tough opponents. The Group Play runs from October to November, with the Pelicans playing four matches—two at home at the Smoothie King Center. Following the Group Play, the top teams will head to the Knockout Rounds, culminating in the championship game in Las Vegas. Fans are excited to see how the revamped Pelicans team performs after previous season struggles.
New Orleans – The NBA has officially announced the schedule for the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup, revealing that the New Orleans Pelicans will compete in this year’s highly anticipated in-season tournament. The Pelicans will be part of West Group B, facing off against some of the league’s most formidable opponents, including the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, and Memphis Grizzlies.
The Group Play stage is set to take place from October 31 to November 28, 2025, with the Pelicans featured in a total of four matches—two at home and two away. The home games will take place at the Smoothie King Center, providing local fans with the opportunity to support their team. The Pelicans’ Group Play schedule is as follows:
- October 31: at LA Clippers, Intuit Dome, Los Angeles, CA, at 9:30 p.m. CT
- November 14: vs. Los Angeles Lakers, Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA, at 7:00 p.m. CT
- November 21: at Dallas Mavericks, American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX, at 7:30 p.m. CT
- November 26: vs. Memphis Grizzlies, Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA, at 7:00 p.m. CT
Following the Group Play stage, the top eight teams will advance to the Knockout Rounds, which are scheduled for December 9-10 for the quarterfinals, December 13 for the semifinals, and culminating in the championship game on December 16 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It is important to note that while all games in the tournament, except for the championship, will contribute to the regular-season standings, the Pelicans will still complete a full 82-game regular-season schedule for the 2025-26 season.
The broadcast schedule for the Group Play games has yet to be released; however, all Knockout Round games will be available for streaming on Prime. Interested fans can secure tickets for the home matches through seatgeek.com or by contacting the Pelicans ticket office directly.
This year’s tournament marks an opportunity for the Pelicans to seek redemption after their struggles in the previous season’s tournament, where they finished last in their group with a record of 1-3. To enhance their competitiveness this season, the Pelicans have made strategic offseason additions, including new offensive talents such as Jordan Poole, Jeremiah Fears, and Derik Queen.
Competing in this year’s Emirates NBA Cup will pose challenges as the Pelicans face opponents known for their strong defensive play. Matches against teams like the Clippers and Lakers will test the Pelicans’ revamped roster. The depth of competition within West Group B is expected to create an exciting and unpredictable tournament atmosphere.
As the Pelicans gear up for the Emirates NBA Cup, fans are eager to see how the team can perform beyond their previous challenges, capitalizing on the new talent and tactics introduced in the offseason. The stakes have never been higher for the Pelicans as they aim to make a mark in the league’s in-season tournament.
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