NBA 2025-26 Season: How to Watch All the Action

Oklahoma City, OK — The 2025-26 NBA season kicks off tonight, featuring a doubleheader on NBC. Fans will see the Houston Rockets face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder at 7:30 PM ET, followed by the Golden State Warriors taking on the Los Angeles Lakers at 10 PM ET.

This season marks a significant change in how fans can watch games. The NBA has signed an 11-year media deal with Disney (ABC/ESPN), NBCUniversal (NBC/Peacock), and Amazon (Prime Video). Each broadcaster will offer unique coverage and schedules throughout the season, ensuring fans won’t miss the action.

NBC Sports and Peacock will air the Opening Night matchups and special games on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The season kicks off with an iconic doubleheader featuring the Thunder and Rockets, and the Warriors and Lakers.

Peacock will introduce its NBA Mondays on October 27, streaming up to three games each week throughout the season. Coast 2 Coast Tuesday will begin on October 28, featuring doubleheaders on Tuesdays. The ESPN broadcasts will continue their tradition with Wednesday night doubleheaders, while adding Friday games midseason.

ABC will host the NBA Finals again this year, beginning with a week of exciting matchups. The season kicks off with the Cavaliers visiting the Knicks, and notable first appearances include No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg as the Mavericks host the Spurs.

This year, the NBA on Prime Video will feature its inaugural season, kicking off with a doubleheader on October 24. They will broadcast 66 regular-season games, including the Emirates NBA Cup Knockout and Championship rounds.

Fans can expect innovative enhancements on Prime Video for an improved viewing experience throughout the season. Early preseason games have also started as teams prepare for the season, with many already televised on NBA TV and local networks.

After a thrilling offseason, fans are eager to see how the teams perform this year. The action starts tonight as the NBA welcomes back thrilling basketball, new broadcasting experiences, and plenty of memorable moments ahead.