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San Antonio Spurs vs. OKC Thunder: How to watch the 2026 NBA season opener: TV channel, where to stream, schedule and more

Liz Kocan · October 19, 2026

Source: Yahoo Sports · Read on source site

Last season's Western Conference finalists, the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder, will begin their 2026-27 NBA season by facing off this Tuesday night. The matchup will take place at San Antonio's Frost Bank Center starting at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT and will air on NBC and stream on Peacock. It will be the last game in an Opening Day triple-header on NBC and Peacock; check the schedule below to see how to tune in to the Celtics vs. Pistons and 76ers vs. Knicks earlier in the day.

style="text-align: left;">Here's everything you need to know about the Spurs vs. Thunder season opener, including channel and streaming information and more.

How to watch the San Antonio Spurs vs. OKC Thunder

style="text-align: left;">Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20

style="text-align: left;">Time: 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT

style="text-align: left;">Channel: NBC

style="text-align: left;">Streaming: Peacock, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, Fubo and more

When is the San Antonio Spurs vs. OKC Thunder NBA season opener?The 2026 NBA season opener between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs is on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT.

What channels will air the San Antonio Spurs vs. OKC Thunder NBA season opener?You'll be able to watch this week's game on NBC.

Where to watch the San Antonio Spurs vs. OKC Thunder game without cable:The Spurs vs. Thunder game will stream on Peacock. And you can watch NBC on live TV platforms like YouTube TV, Fubo and DIRECTV.

style="text-align: left;">You can also watch the game after it concludes on NBA League Pass.

NBA Opening Week Schedule:All times Eastern

style="text-align: left;">October 20

3 p.m.: Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons (NBC/Peacock)

• >7 p.m.: Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks (NBC/Peacock)

• >9:30: OKC Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs (NBC/Peacock)

October 21

7 p.m.: Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic (NBA League Pass/DAZN)

• >7 p.m.: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Washington Wizards (NBA League Pass)

• >7:30 p.m.: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Miami Heat (ESPN)

• >7:30 p.m.: Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets (NBA League Pass/DAZN)

• >7:30 p.m.: Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors (NBA League Pass)

• >8 p.m.: Utaz Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies (NBA League Pass/DAZN)

• >8 p.m.: Indiana Pacers vs. New Orleans Pelicans (NBA League Pass/DAZN)

• >8:30 p.m.: Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets (NBA League Pass)

• >10 p.m.: Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers (ESPN)

• >10 p.m.: Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers (NBA League Pass)

• >10:30 p.m.: Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Clippers (NBA League Pass)

October 22

7 pm. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers (ESPN)

• >9:30 p.m.: Denver Nuggets vs. OKC Thunder (ESPN)

October 23

7 p.m.: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics (Prime Video)

• >7 p.m.: Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets (NBA League Pass/DAZN)

• >7 p.m.: Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers (NBA League Pass/DAZN)

• >7 p.m.: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Orlando Magic (NBA League Pass/DAZN)

• >7 p.m.: Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards (NBA League Pass)

• >8 p.m.: Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat (NBA League Pass/DAZN)

• >8 p.m.: Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks (NBA League Pass)

• >9:30 p.m.: Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs (Prime Video)

• >9:30 p.m.: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors (NBA League Pass/DAZN)

• >10 p.m.: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers (NBA League Pass)

• >10 p.m.: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Sacramento Kings (NBA League Pass)

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