Looking for where to watch the NBA today? This page lists tonight’s NBA games and the national TV and streaming home for each one, updated daily through the 2026-27 season. The regular season tips off tonight, Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and all three opening-night games are on NBC and Peacock. Bookmark this page so you always know the channel and tip time before the action starts.
How This Page Works
Each morning we post the day’s NBA slate with tip times (Eastern) and the national broadcast or stream, so nationally televised games are easy to find. Out-of-market games that are not on a national partner air on NBA League Pass and the team’s regional networks. For the full season-long national schedule, use the national TV schedule link below.
Quick Facts
- Regular season opens: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- National TV and streaming partners: NBC and Peacock, ESPN and ABC, and Amazon Prime Video, plus NBA TV
- Out-of-market games: NBA League Pass and regional networks
- NBA Cup final: December 11, 2026 in Indianapolis
- Christmas Day: Five games on December 25, 2026
- Updated: October 25, 2026 (daily with the day’s matchups, tip times, and channels)
NBA Games on TV Today
Sunday, October 25, 2026 brings a 7-game slate, with one game on national television. The national TV game is below, with the tip time in Eastern. The rest of the slate airs on local broadcasts and NBA League Pass.
| Matchup | Tip (ET) | National TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors at Minnesota Timberwolves | 7:00 PM ET | NBA TV |
Where to Watch the NBA in 2026-27
National NBA games this season are split across several partners. NBC and Peacock carry a national package, including opening night and Sunday night games, with Peacock streaming the NBC slate. ESPN and ABC carry national games and the biggest matchups, streaming on the ESPN app. Amazon Prime Video streams its own national package. NBA TV carries additional national games. Any game not on one of those partners is available on NBA League Pass and through the teams’ regional sports networks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What channel is the NBA on in 2026-27?
National games air on NBC (streaming on Peacock), ESPN and ABC (streaming on the ESPN app), and Amazon Prime Video, with additional games on NBA TV. Out-of-market games are on NBA League Pass and regional networks.
How can I stream NBA games?
Peacock streams the NBC national games, the ESPN app streams ESPN and ABC games, and Amazon Prime Video streams its own package. For games not on a national partner, NBA League Pass carries out-of-market broadcasts.
When does the 2026-27 NBA season start?
The regular season opens Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with a three-game national slate on NBC: the Celtics at the Pistons, the 76ers at the Knicks, and the Thunder at the Spurs. The preseason has wrapped up.
How often is this page updated?
Daily. The day’s matchups, tip times, and channels post each morning through the preseason, regular season, and playoffs.
