NBA games on Thursday, October 29, 2026: 3 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 29, 2026
| Matchup | Eastern tip-off | Pacific tip-off | Confirmed national U.S. listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | See current NBA game listing for local or League Pass availability |
| Sacramento Kings at New Orleans Pelicans | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | See current NBA game listing for local or League Pass availability |
| Memphis Grizzlies at Portland Trail Blazers | 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | See current NBA game listing for local or League Pass availability |
National games: The NBA’s August 13 dated schedule does not assign a national U.S. network to these games. Check the current game listings for any later assignment. 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?
Cleveland visits Atlanta, Sacramento plays at New Orleans, and Memphis visits Portland. The three games have distinct Eastern start times. 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.
Official schedule and updates
The matchups, scheduled tip-offs and national listings come from the NBA’s official schedule by date (issued August 13, 2026). The current NBA schedule has the latest game information.