Wizards preseason opens Oct. 8 at Madison Square Garden
Four-game exhibition slate: at Knicks, vs Pistons, vs Nets, at Pelicans. Tip 7:30 p.m. ET for the MSG opener.
September 28, 2026
Preseason — Wizards at Knicks
The Washington Wizards open the 2026-27 preseason on Thursday, Oct. 8.
Locked slate (ESPN / club release)
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | Venue |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Thu. Oct. 8 | at New York Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | Madison Square Garden |
| Sat. Oct. 10 | vs Detroit | 7:00 p.m. | Capital One Arena |
| Mon. Oct. 12 | vs Brooklyn | 7:00 p.m. | Capital One Arena |
| Fri. Oct. 16 | at New Orleans | 8:00 p.m. | Smoothie King Center |
Confirm broadcasts on the club board as tips approach.
The Wizards page is the hub.
*Monday morning desk, Sep. 28, 2026. Times from ESPN schedule.*
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