Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT), nationally on ESPN in the United States. The NBA’s opening-week preview highlights Stephen Curry and Luka Dončić as the draw in this all-California matchup.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers: game time and TV
| U.S. date | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Listed tip-off | 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT |
| Matchup | Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers |
| National U.S. TV | ESPN; ESPN App access depends on an eligible subscription or provider |
Why this game stands out
Golden State visits Los Angeles for the Lakers’ season opener at Crypto.com Arena. Curry and Dončić were the only two players to average at least four made three-pointers a game in the previous season, according to the NBA preview. That is historical context, not a projection of their October 21 performances or a promise that either will play.
How to watch in the United States
The NBA’s ESPN and ABC schedule lists this game in its opening-week ESPN doubleheader. Watch through ESPN with an eligible TV package or the ESPN App under its current access rules. A listed ESPN game is not a claim of a free stream. Local and international rights can differ; check the official NBA viewing guide for your location.
What can change before tip-off?
Official team lineups, player availability and the result have not been assumed here. If the NBA changes the tip-off or national TV selection, this same game URL will be updated. For all 11 games on October 21, use the full NBA games schedule for the day.
Official sources: NBA Communications schedule release and NBA opening-week preview.