2025-26 NBA Season Start Date Revealed – What Surprising Changes Could Shake Up the Game?
After what feels like an eternity, the NBA is thunderously back on our screens, and this season carries a special kind of electricity. Imagine this: The league making its grand return to NBC after a 24-year hiatus while simultaneously stepping into the modern spotlight with its fresh debut on Peacock. Tonight, October 21, sets the stage with a two-game spectacle that’s hard to ignore. The reigning champs, Oklahoma City Thunder, will lock horns with the Houston Rockets at 7:30 PM ET, followed by a fierce Western Conference clash featuring the Golden State Warriors and LA Lakers at 10 PM. The action kicks off early at 6:30 PM on both NBC and Peacock, so you won’t miss a heartbeat. Curious about how to catch every dunk, steal, and buzzer-beater on Peacock this season? Keep scrolling for the full scoop. LEARN MORE
Basketball is finally back, and this year is especially monumental as the NBA returns to NBC after 24 years and makes its debut on Peacock. The season tips off tonight, Tuesday, October 21, with a doubleheader. First, the NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder host the Houston Rockets at 7:30 PM ET. Then, at 10:00 PM it’s the Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers in a Western Conference showdown. Live coverage begins at 6:30 PM on NBC and Peacock.
See below for additional information on how to stream the NBA on Peacock this season.
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It’s time to talk about the varsity.
How to watch Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma Thunder:
When: Tuesday, October 21
Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
Time: 7:30 PM ET
TV Channel: NBC
Live Stream: Peacock
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How to watch Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers:
When: Tuesday, October 21
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Time: 10:00 PM ET
TV Channel: NBC
Live Stream: Peacock
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Which NBA games are available to watch on Peacock?
100 regular-season games will be available to watch on NBC and Peacock, plus NBA playoff games, Conference Finals, and the NBA All-Star game. Watch Sunday Night Basketball on Peacock and NBC starting in January 2026, Monday games, and Tuesday night doubleheaders throughout the regular season. Game scheduling subject to change.
How to watch the 2025-26 NBA Season on NBC/Peacock?
Fans can sign up for a paid Peacock subscription or log in to their TV provider on NBC to access 100 regular-season games that will be available to watch on Peacock and NBC, plus NBA playoff games, Conference Finals, and the NBA All-Star game. Fans can also watch Sunday Night Basketball on Peacock and NBC starting in January 2026, exclusive Monday games only on Peacock, and Tuesday night doubleheaders throughout the regular season.
NBA on NBC 2025-26 Schedule
Click here to see the full list of NBA games that will air on NBC and Peacock this season.
What devices does Peacock support?
You can enjoy Peacock on a variety of devices. View the full list of supported devices here.
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