When does Memphis Grizzlies training camp start? Key dates to know

Fret not, Grind City faithful, because the wait for your beloved Memphis Grizzlies to return to the court for a return to on-court action is almost over.

In just a few weeks, the franchise will prepare for its annual offseason program that will see Media Day begin, followed by the kickoff of training camps and, for the final hour, the start of the preseason.

Although fans, pundits and even the team as a whole may be counting down the days until their October 23rd regular season opening against the Utah Jazz, before they can launch what they hope will be a redemption campaign, they will have to get through these next two months, and there are several things loyal fans of the franchise need to know as we head into Game 1.

When is Memphis Grizzlies Media Day?

Media Day is scheduled for September 30 for all teams in the association, with the exception of the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets, who will have theirs on September 24, as they will be the first teams to kick off the preseason on October 4 with their game in Abu Dhabi.

What is the official start date for Grizzlies training camp?

Players and team staff are scheduled to begin their 2024-25 training camp on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Where will the Memphis Grizzlies hold training camp?

Drew Hill of the Daily Memphian recently revealed in a post on his personal X account that the Grizzlies will hold training camp in Nashville due to “ongoing upgrades at FedExForum.”

Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal would extrapolate further on the situation, noting that the arena is in the process of upgrading its “rigging grid and sound system,” which, in turn, will limit the amount of space available during the weeks leading up to the regular season.

Therefore, the team will reside at Ensworth School for the majority of the camp.

Will the Memphis Grizzlies hold their annual open practice?

Despite ongoing renovations at FedEx Forum, the Grizzlies are still expected to hold their annual practice open to area fans. While a date has yet to be revealed, the event took place on October 7.

What is the Memphis Grizzlies preseason schedule?

The Grizzlies will start their pre-season On October 7, during an away game against the Dallas Mavericks. It should be noted that, despite the work being done at FedEx Forum, the arena is still scheduled to host the Charlotte Hornets in their second preseason game on October 10.