OKC Thunder to open 2026-27 season at Spurs on October 20
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the San Antonio Spurs on the road for the 2026-27 NBA Opening Night on Tuesday, October 20. This matchup follows their recent postseason rivalry, where the Spurs eliminated the Thunder in the 2026 Western Conference Finals. The game features key players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for OKC and Victor Wembanyama for San Antonio. Both teams are anticipated to be strong contenders for the season, with expectations high after a tightly contested playoff series last year. Broadcast coverage will be available on NBC and Peacock starting at 8:30 p.m. CT.
- •Thunder will play Spurs on October 20 for season opener.
- •Game follows a seven-game series in the 2026 playoffs.
- •Gilgeous-Alexander and Wembanyama are expected stars.
- •Game broadcast on NBC and Peacock at 8:30 p.m. CT.
- •Both teams viewed as top title contenders.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder to travel on road to face Spurs on 2026-27 Opening Night
"Oklahoma City Thunder to travel on road to face San Antonio Spurs on 2026-27 Opening Night.
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