NBA on MLK Day 2025: Game Schedule and TV Guide

For the 23rd consecutive year, the Grizzlies will be hosting a special MLK Day matchup in Memphis, the city where Dr. King was tragically assassinated at the former Lorraine Motel 57 years ago on April 4, 1968. The team will be organizing a series of events dedicated to advancing Dr. King's legacy of equality and justice as part of their annual commemoration.

Here’s everything you need to know from TV channels to history as the NBA continues its tradition of honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

How to watch NBA on MLK Day 2025

The NBA on MLK Day 2025 will tip off with the Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets on NBA TV. Later, TNT will host a doubleheader with special pregame coverage beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET. 

All remaining games are available on NBA League Pass. The full schedule is below:

NBA on MLK Day 2025

Mavs vs. Hornets (Noon ET, NBA TV)

Pistons vs. Rockets (2 p.m. ET, League Pass)

Wolves vs. Grizzlies (2:30 p.m. ET, TNT)

Hawks vs. Knicks (3 p.m. ET, League Pass)

Suns vs. Cavs (3:30 p.m. ET, League Pass)

Celtics vs. Warriors (5 p.m. ET, TNT)

Jazz vs. Pelicans (8 p.m. ET, League Pass)

Bulls vs. Clippers (10:30 p.m. ET, League Pass) 

NBA on MLK Day history and storylines

Unfinished Business: Keeping Dr. King’s Dream alive

Q&A with Dr. Bernice King, daughter of MLK

NBA on MLK Day resources

Understanding the history of MLK Jr. Day

Equal Justice Initiative reflections on Dr. King

National Museum of African-American history & culture

National Civil Rights Museum

MLK and NBA educational experience

5 things to know about Dr. King