The 2025-26 NBA season tips off with the Houston Rockets traveling to Paycom Center to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder for the season-opening game Tuesday.
Here’s what you need to know about how to watch today’s matchup, the NBA schedule, TV lineup and more.
Does 2025-26 NBA regular season start today, Oct. 21, 2025? What NBA teams play opening night? NBA schedule of games tonight
The NBA regular season starts tonight with two games:
What time does OKC Thunder-Houston Rockets game start tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025? When is Rockets-Thunder NBA game today?
The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder will play at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.
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What channel is Houston Rockets vs OKC Thunder game on TV tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025? How to watch NBA game today live
The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder will air on NBC at 7:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.
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How to stream Thunder vs Rockets NBA game today live, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Where to watch Rockets-Thunder NBA game today
The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder will stream on Peacock and NBA League Pass at 7:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Fans can download NBA League Pass in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
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Chris Sims is a digital content producer at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
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