FPT Play holds the copyright of the US professional basketball league: The top competition officially returns

(Dan Tri) - FPT Play continues to be the only unit in Vietnam that owns the broadcasting rights for the US professional basketball league (NBA) Regular Season 2025/26.

This is the second consecutive year the platform has accompanied the most attractive sports tournament on the planet, giving domestic audiences the opportunity to watch the entire season live - from the main round, All-Star to Playoffs and Finals.

The 2025/26 NBA season kicks off in the early morning of October 22, Vietnam time. In addition to maintaining high professional quality, this season's NBA is expected to bring many surprises when a series of teams have a significant "blood change" in their lineup, when legends are still asserting their positions such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic or Jayson Tatum...

In addition, the tournament also adjusted the match schedule to be more reasonable, helping teams reduce travel and improve the quality of each match.

The first week of competition (from October 22 to October 29) will witness a series of remarkable matches. The focus of the opening match series is the great battle between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers, two "empires" of modern basketball. The match between Stephen Curry and LeBron James not only has professional value, but is also a confrontation between two icons of a generation, promising to bring eye-catching plays and explosive emotions.

Besides, fans cannot miss other exciting matches such as Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks, or Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors, where young stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tamar Bates are ready to challenge veteran icons.

Warriors vs. Lakers: A match not for the faint of heart

The Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers are two names that are very familiar to NBA fans, not only because of their reputation but also because of their dramatic confrontations in the past. This reunion continues to attract attention when LeBron James and Stephen Curry are standing on opposite sides of the battle line.

As for the Warriors, the core that once built their empire is still there: Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green. However, signs of age are gradually becoming evident, while young factors like Kuminga or Moody have not shown a clear breakthrough. Their physical strength and defensive ability, especially in the area under the basket, are weaknesses that are easily exploited.

The Lakers, on the other hand, have a deep and balanced squad. Anthony Davis will continue to shoulder the defense, while LeBron remains an irreplaceable leader despite being 40 years old. Names like Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura are showing clear progress, helping the Lakers become one of the top candidates in the West this season. Overall, the Lakers are slightly better in terms of strength and physicality, but the Warriors have home court advantage and a wealth of experience. This is a match that could go down to the final minutes.

Rockets vs Thunder: Stage of the New Generation

Meanwhile, the clash between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder has a completely different color - young, fast and unpredictable. Both teams are in the process of building their forces around very young pillars, and this season is considered an important stepping stone for them to go further.

The Houston Rockets continue to put their faith in young faces like Alperen Şengün or Amen Thompson. However, the lack of experience in the game is still a big obstacle. The Rockets' defense and consistency in playing style still need time to improve.

Meanwhile, Oklahoma City Thunder is a highly rated team in the West. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the leader, Thunder has a deep squad, balanced both in offense and defense. Their cohesive play and fiery fighting spirit are their strengths. At the moment, Thunder is considered to have more advantages, and if they play at their best, they can completely win the opening match.

In addition to the match between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder, notable matches within the 2025/2026 NBA framework will be broadcast live and exclusively onFPT Play, giving Vietnamese audiences the opportunity to fully enjoy every top play, every decisive shot and breathtaking dramatic moments.

With international standard production quality, along with a vivid and in-depth commentary system, FPT Play continues to affirm its position as the leading sports broadcasting platform in Vietnam, accompanying fans on the journey to conquer new heights of world basketball. Visit http://fptplay.vn and the FPT Play application on smart devices to follow domestic and international basketball tournaments.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/fpt-play-nam-ban-quyen-giai-bong-ro-nha-nghe-my-cuoc-dua-tranh-dinh-cao-chinh-thuc-tro-lai-20251021180956124.htm