NBA games on Thursday, October 22, 2026: 2 regular-season matchups are scheduled. This U.S.-focused guide lists every matchup on the date, its Eastern and Pacific tip-off time, and only national TV or streaming assignments that the NBA has published. Times and broadcasts may change before game day.
Every NBA game on Thursday, October 22, 2026
| Matchup | Eastern tip-off | Pacific tip-off | Confirmed national U.S. listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers at Philadelphia 76ers | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | ESPN / ESPN App |
| Denver Nuggets at Oklahoma City Thunder | 9:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM PT | ESPN / ESPN App |
National games: The NBA’s published national listings identify Cleveland Cavaliers at Philadelphia 76ers on ESPN / ESPN App; Denver Nuggets at Oklahoma City Thunder on ESPN / ESPN App. A blank network in the dated schedule is not a promise that a game is free or unavailable; regional channels and later assignments can differ.
Which games stand out?
Both games are on ESPN: Cleveland visits Philadelphia before Denver plays at Oklahoma City. The NBA highlights Philadelphia’s home opener for LeBron James and the matchup between Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander; player availability still requires game-day confirmation. This is schedule context, not a prediction of the result, starting lineups or player availability.
How to watch from the United States
ESPN/ESPN App, NBC/Peacock and Prime Video require the applicable channel, service or subscription for their listed national games. For a game without a listed national network, use the NBA’s current game page or Tap to Watch to find the local telecast. NBA League Pass is for eligible out-of-market games and is subject to local and national blackouts; it is not a blanket free stream.
See the NBA’s official 2026-27 viewing guide for platform rules. The times above are U.S. Eastern and Pacific times on the same U.S. calendar date, three hours apart. Do not use a Korean-date listing to infer the U.S. game date.
Source and last-minute changes
The matchups, scheduled tip-offs and national labels were transcribed from the NBA’s official schedule by date (issued August 13, 2026). Check the live NBA schedule again before the game because the league may revise dates, times or broadcasters. This page will be updated at the same URL when a confirmed change affects the slate.