NBA games on Wednesday, October 21, 2026: 11 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 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
| Matchup | Eastern tip-off | Pacific tip-off | Confirmed national U.S. listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | See current NBA game listing for local or League Pass availability |
| Milwaukee Bucks at Washington Wizards | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | See current NBA game listing for local or League Pass availability |
| Charlotte Hornets at Brooklyn Nets | 7:30 PM ET | 4:30 PM PT | See current NBA game listing for local or League Pass availability |
| Minnesota Timberwolves at Miami Heat | 7:30 PM ET | 4:30 PM PT | ESPN / ESPN App |
| Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors | 7:30 PM ET | 4:30 PM PT | See current NBA game listing for local or League Pass availability |
| Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | See current NBA game listing for local or League Pass availability |
| Indiana Pacers at New Orleans Pelicans | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | See current NBA game listing for local or League Pass availability |
| Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets | 8:30 PM ET | 5:30 PM PT | See current NBA game listing for local or League Pass availability |
| Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers | 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | ESPN / ESPN App |
| Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers | 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | See current NBA game listing for local or League Pass availability |
| Sacramento Kings at LA Clippers | 10:30 PM ET | 7:30 PM PT | See current NBA game listing for local or League Pass availability |
National games: The NBA’s published national listings identify Minnesota Timberwolves at Miami Heat on ESPN / ESPN App; Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers 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?
The 11-game slate includes Minnesota at Miami and Golden State at the Lakers on ESPN. The other nine matchups are in the league’s dated schedule, with local viewing details to be checked game by game. 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.