Oklahoma City Thunder plays at Houston Rockets on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 8:30 PM EDT / 5:30 PM PDT. The official U.S. national listing is NBA TV.
Game time in each market
| Date | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Away at home | Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston Rockets |
| Eastern / Pacific | 8:30 PM EDT / 5:30 PM PDT |
| Oklahoma City Thunder local clock | 7:30 PM CDT |
| Houston Rockets local clock | 7:30 PM CDT |
| U.S. national TV / streaming | NBA TV |
This matchup in the week’s schedule
Thunder–Rockets is Saturday’s last scheduled tip-off and the later of the two NBA TV assignments. Houston returns home after playing in Dallas on Friday. Saturday’s Houston start is half an hour later on the Central clock than that Dallas game.
How to check U.S. access
NBA TV is listed for this matchup. Check your television package or the named service’s access requirements before tip-off.
NBA League Pass availability depends on your location and on local or national blackout restrictions. Check the service’s location-specific availability before buying access; a subscription does not guarantee every game will be live in every U.S. market.
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Nearby fixtures for these teams
| Team | Position | Date | Matchup | Eastern time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Next listed date | Monday, November 2, 2026 | Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers | 7:00 PM EST |
| Houston Rockets | Previous listed date | Friday, October 30, 2026 | Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks | 8:00 PM EDT |
| Houston Rockets | Next listed date | Monday, November 2, 2026 | Boston Celtics at Houston Rockets | 8:30 PM EST |
These are separate fixtures in the current October 29–November 4 schedule window. The opponent, home team and date on your event or ticket page should match the game you want.
See the full Saturday, October 31, 2026 NBA schedule, or the official date listing. The official matchup page also links ticket options; check the final venue, seat availability and terms on the ticket provider’s page.