Detailed analysis of the Clippers' schedule: 15 back-to-back games + 21 nationally televised matches; November will see a seven-game road trip.

On August 15, Beijing time, the NBA announced the schedule for the 2025-26 season. The Clippers will face the Utah Jazz in their season opener on October 23 (Beijing time, the same below). Two days later, they will host their home opener against the Suns. After a road game against the Warriors on October 29, the Clippers will play 6 out of their next 7 games at home.

The Clippers' schedule includes 21 nationally televised games and 15 sets of back-to-back matches. The average age of the Clippers' roster this season is 33.2 years, making them the oldest team in NBA history.

Notable home matchups for the Clippers this season include: hosting the Lakers on December 21 and January 23, facing the Warriors on January 6 and in the regular season finale on April 13, and playing against the Nuggets on November 13 and February 20. They will visit the Lakers' home on November 26 and February 21.

Major nationally televised games also include: a matchup against the Thunder on November 5, a game against the Trail Blazers on December 27, a contest against the Knicks on March 10, and a game against the Kings on March 15.

The Clippers have the busiest schedule in March, with 18 games scheduled; there are 15 games each in November and January.

The Clippers' longest road trip is a seven-game stretch in November, starting on November 15 against the Mavericks. During this trip, they will also face the Celtics, 76ers, Magic, Hornets, and Cavaliers, concluding with a game against the Lakers on November 26.

Currently, the schedule for the Clippers has been set for 80 out of 82 games, with the remaining two games to be determined based on their performance in the NBA Cup.

The return of guard Norman Powell could be an emotional homecoming—when the Miami Heat visit Intuit Dome, this fan-favorite player, who spent three seasons in Los Angeles, will be back at his old stomping grounds. During the offseason, Powell was sent to the Heat in a three-team trade, while the Clippers acquired forward John Collins through this deal.

During the offseason, the Clippers also signed center Lopez and guard Beal, reuniting with 12-time All-Star Paul. They will form an experienced lineup alongside Leonard, Harden, and Zubac.

The Clippers have themed this season as "All Out," aiming to improve upon their regular season record of 50 wins and 32 losses from the 2024-25 season and their first-round exit. Last season, the team was eliminated after a seven-game battle with the Nuggets, ending their journey for that season.