Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT). The NBA lists NBC and Peacock for this U.S. opening-night game. Oklahoma City visits San Antonio in the first rematch of their 2026 Western Conference Finals.
Peacock is a subscription service; NBC availability depends on local station and TV access. Check the broadcaster’s current access requirements. This is not a claim that the game has a free stream.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs: time and U.S. TV
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (U.S.) |
|---|---|
| Listed start | 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT |
| Matchup | Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs |
| U.S. national coverage | NBC and Peacock, per the NBA schedule |
Why this opening-night game matters
The Spurs won that seven-game series 4-3. The NBA also notes that the clubs finished first and second in the West during the previous regular season. The October opener is a new regular-season game, not another playoff contest; no starters or result are known in advance.
What changes when the West finalists meet again to open a new season? The official schedule establishes the matchup and broadcast; it does not establish the final lineups or outcome. We will update this same page if the NBA or broadcaster changes the tip-off or viewing details.
Where can viewers watch?
Use NBC through an available local TV provider or Peacock under its applicable subscription terms. The NBA’s 2026-27 viewing guide explains its U.S. national media partners. The scheduled tip-off is not a guarantee of the exact time live coverage begins, and viewers should check current local listings.
All opening-night games
For the other October 20 matchups and their listed start times, see the NBA opening-night schedule. This page is dedicated to Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, so a change to this one game can be kept on one URL.
Official source: NBA Communications’ 2026-27 regular-season schedule announcement.