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

Fret not Grind City faithful, as the wait for your beloved Memphis Grizzlies to make their way back to the hardwood for a return to on-court action is almost over.

In just a matter of weeks, the franchise will be gearing up for the annual late-stage offseason agenda where Media Day comes underway, followed by the kick-off to training camps and then, for the last hoorah, the beginning of preseason play.

Though fans, pundits, and even the team as a whole may be counting down the days until their October 23 regular season opener against the Utah Jazz, before they can jumpstart what is hoped to be a redemption campaign they'll need to get through these next two months, and there are several things the franchise's faithful followers must know about as we make our way to game one.

Memphis Grizzlies Training Camp Start Date and Other Key Dates

When is Memphis Grizzlies Media Day?

Media Day is slated to take place on September 30 for every team in the association other than the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets, who will have their's held on September 24 as they'll be the first teams to kick off the preseason on October 4 with their matchup out in Abu Dhabi.

What is the official start date for Grizzlies training camp?

Player and team personnel are expected to begin their 2024-25 training camp on Tuesday, October 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 be holding training camp out in Nashville due to "ongoing upgrades at FedExForum."

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

As a result, the team will be calling The Ensworth School home throughout the vast majority of camp.

Will the Memphis Grizzlies be holding their annual open practice?

Despite the renovations being done to FedExForum, the Grizzlies are still expected to host their annual open practice for fans in the area to attend, and it has been revealed that the club will be holding it on October 6.

What is the Memphis Grizzlies' preseason schedule?

The Grizzlies will start their preseason on October 7 in a road tilt against the Dallas Mavericks. It must be noted that, even with the work being done at FedEx Forum, the arena is still expected to play host to the Charlotte Hornets in preseason game number two on October 10.