When does the 2025-26 NBA season start?
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 opens tonight, Tuesday, October 21, with the doubleheader. First, the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Houston Rockets at 7:30 pm ET. Then, at 10 p.m., it will be Golden State Warriors vs. LA Lakers in a Western Conference showdown. Live coverage begins at 6:30pm on NBC and Peacock.
See below for more information on how to stream the NBA on Peacock this season.
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How to watch Houston Rockets-Oklahoma Thunder:
When: Tuesday 21 October
Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
Time: 7:30pm ET
TV channel: NBC
Live streaming: Peacock
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How to watch Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers:
When: Tuesday 21 October
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Time: 10pm ET
TV channel: NBC
Live streaming: Peacock
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What NBA games are available to watch on Peacock?
100 regular season games will be available on NBC and Peacock, as well as NBA playoff games, the 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. Match schedules are subject to change.
How to watch the 2025-26 NBA season on NBC/Peacock?
Fans can sign up for a fee Peacock subscription or log in to your TV provider on NBC to access 100 regular season games that will be available to watch on Peacock and NBC, as well as NBA Playoffs, Conference Finals and NBA All-Star Game games. 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 during the regular season.
NBA on NBC 2025-26 schedule
Click Here to see the complete 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.
Ten unmissable games on the NBA schedule:
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