SAN ANTONIO – It’s a rematch of the Western Conference Finals as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs host back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on NBA Opening Night tonight. This matchup is available on multiple streaming services for free.
How to watch Spurs vs. Thunder today
- What: NBA Opening Night: San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
- Time: 9:30 p.m. Eastern (8:30 p.m. Central)
- Where: Frost Bank Center | San Antonio, Texas
- Channel: NBC
- Streaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month), SlingTV and Peacock
How do I watch Spurs vs. Thunder for free?
This NBA Opening Night matchup will broadcast live on NBC at 9:30 p.m. Eastern (8:30 p.m. Central). You can take advantage of free trials from DIRECTV and FuboTV, which offer large discounts on your first month.
You can watch this game on Sling TV for $19.99 per month with Sling Select, which offers local channels in select markets.
You can also stream this game and numerous live sports on Peacock for $12.99 per month.
The Spurs reached the NBA Finals before falling to the New York Knicks in five games. San Antonio knocked off the Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, ousting the champs 111-103 in Oklahoma City.
The Spurs surround Wembanyama with a treasure of blossoming talent, including Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper. Veteran DeAaron Fox also fills out the starting five with experience.
San Antonio was a sparkling 32-8 at the Frost Bank Center last season.
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The Thunder were dethroned after another banner year.
Gilgeous-Alexander remains the head of the snake in OKC. The point guard averaged 31.1 points, 6.6 assists and 4.3 rebounds while shooting 55.3% from the field.
Jalen Williams is back healthy after playing in just 33 regular season games and five playoff games due to hamstring and wrist injuries.
Chet Holmgren, who was overwhelmed by Wembanyama in the Western Conference Finals, returns to his post. The center averaged 17.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists while shooting 55.7% from the field last season.
Who is announcing Spurs vs Thunder?
Noah Eagle (play-by-play) and Grant Hill (analyst) (analyst) will be the announcers while Ashley ShahAhmadi reports from the sideline.
What are the latest odds for Spurs vs. Thunder?
Spread: SAS: (+1.5), OKC: (-1.5)
Moneyline: SAS: -105, OKC: -115
Point total: 231.5
Odds courtesy of DraftKings
