Raptors open preseason play on Oct. 3

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. in Quebec City.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 51m1 min read

On October 3rd, we play Raptors basketball. 🦖🏀 https://t.co/3rzUsy84zi Via @Raptors on X

What happened: Toronto is scheduled to take the floor on October 3 as its 2026 preseason opens. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. in Quebec City, and the game has not started yet with the score at 0-0.

Why it matters: The date starts Toronto's runway into the 2026-27 season and continues the club's cross-country exhibition push after a Vancouver stop was added to the 2026 preseason schedule in July. It also puts the Raptors back on court after recent roster business earlier this week.

By the numbers: Toronto carried a 5-4 mark in the supplied season snapshot, averaging 117.9 points while allowing 109.1. The Raptors were 3-2 over their last five and entered on a two-game streak.

What to watch: The next read comes with Toronto's first preseason lineup once the game tips Saturday night. Early rotation usage will offer the first clues for how the club starts its 2026-27 run.

Sources

@Raptors 2026-10-03T15:16:00.877169+00:00

Box score

CONVERSATION

Loading comments…

NBAPreviewToronto Raptors

Follow NBA Intelligence

Real-time signals and analysis

@WireReportNBA

WR Pro

The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.

$9/month Free weekly newsletter →