Thunder to open 2026-27 season against Spurs; face Wolves on Christmas
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder will begin their 2026-27 NBA season on Opening Night, facing the San Antonio Spurs on October 20. This matchup is a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals, which the Spurs won in seven games. The Thunder will also play on Christmas Day against the Minnesota Timberwolves, featuring star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anthony Edwards. The Thunder's home opener is set for October 22 against the Denver Nuggets, with more details about the full schedule expected to be announced soon.
- •Thunder face Spurs on Oct. 20 for Opening Night
- •OKC plays Nuggets at home on Oct. 22
- •Thunder meet Timberwolves on Christmas Day
- •Spurs won last season's Western Conference Finals
- •Full NBA schedule to be released on Thursday
- 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder schedule unveiled for 2026-27 NBA opener, Christmas. See when OKC faces Spurs
"The OKC Thunder will face the San Antonio Spurs on Opening Night and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day this NBA season.
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