The Memphis Grizzlies have laid out their upcoming preseason play calendar, giving fans the lowdown on when and where they can catch the team in action before the official 2025-26 NBA season jump ball. Initiating their preseason home stand, the Grizzlies face off against the Detroit Pistons on October 6 at 7 p.m. at FedExForum, according to a statement obtained by Action News 5.
With key players on the mend, including Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr., the Grizzlies are seemingly bracing for a season kick-off with a tempered roster. Cedric Coward, their first-round pick, remained benched during the Summer League, sparking curiosity about his regular-season debut. The Grizzlies' home showdowns continue through the week with battles slated against the Boston Celtics on October 8 and the Atlanta Hawks on October 11, each tip-off locking in at 7 p.m. as detailed by WREG.
Fans keen on away games can circle their calendars for October 15 and 17, when Memphis takes the court against the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat, respectively. The Greensboro, N.C. bout with the Hornets is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start, while the Miami face-off will tip at 7 p.m., with the latter game rounding out the Grizzlies' preseason engagements at the Kaseya Center, according to WREG's article.
On the ticketing side, grab the wallets, but not just yet—specific dates for when preseason tickets will be up for grabs are still TBD. This lack of a hard date has done little to dampen the excitement in the air, with a notable buzz around the matchups, particularly those taking place at the Grizzlies' home turf. The forthcoming season indeed poses unique challenges for the Grizzlies' opposition as well, with the Detroit Pistons carrying momentum from a scrappy playoff turn, the Celtics navigating a retooling year sans Jayson Tatum, and the Hawks, fresh from an active offseason, lining up as improved contenders. "The Grizzlies will tip-off their three-game preseason home stand against the Detroit Pistons at 7 p.m. (all times Central) on Monday, Oct. 6," the Grizzlies specified in a press release obtained by SI.
