The NBA has officially dropped the Toronto Raptors 2025–26 schedule — and if you’re planning even one game at Scotiabank Arena this year, now’s the time to bookmark the key dates. This post highlights the biggest home games, early-season storylines, and the nights that typically move fastest on the resale market. (For giveaway and theme-night planning, you’ll also want to cross-check the Raptors specialty nights list.) Quick picks (at a glance): Season opener (road): Oct 22 @ Atlanta Home opener: Oct 24 vs Milwaukee Halloween home game: Oct 29 vs Houston New Year’s Eve marquee: Dec 31 vs Denver Can’t-miss stars: Feb 24 vs OKC & Feb 25 vs San Antonio If you want the full slate in one place, head to our Raptors games hub (updated with the season schedule and individual matchup pages). Road Opener: Raptors Hit the Road First Toronto starts the 2025–26 campaign away from home, opening the season in Atlanta. Season openers can be unpredictable — new rotations, new roles, and a whole lot of early-season energy — so it’s a great “benchmark game” to see what the Raptors look like out of the gate. Season opener: Oct 22 vs Atlanta If you’re planning a road trip, lock in early. If you’re planning home games only, keep reading — the first big Scotiabank date lands fast. Home Opener at Scotiabank Arena The Raptors return to Toronto for the first home game just two days after opening night — which usually means higher demand, higher energy, and fewer “cheap late drops” compared to mid-week games later in the year. Home opener: Oct 24 vs Milwaukee And if you like themed nights (and crowds that are ready to get loud), the first big “calendar game” arrives right after: Halloween at Scotiabank: Oct 29 vs Houston Tip: if you’re trying to balance price + atmosphere, the home opener is usually premium-priced. The next few home games often provide better value — especially if you’re flexible on opponent. Notable Early Season Matchups Early-season games tend to split into two categori...
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