The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t repeat as champions. But in 2026-2027, the team will be hungry because of that, making it all the more exciting to watch Thunder basketball this season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams are the leaders of the team. But, they did lose key role players in Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins.
How will the Thunder fare with these moves? Keep reading as we’ve rounded up the channels, game times, and TV plans you need to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder all season.
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What channels have Oklahoma City Thunder games?
Local Thunder fans have a new, multifaceted broadcast situation starting in 2026-2027. The team is calling it the Thunder Gameday Network.
More than 65 games are available on Thunder+, the team’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service. It’s available for $19.99 per month, or $108.99 per season.
For those with DIRECTV or Cox plans, those same Thunder games will air on KSBI-52 in Oklahoma City and KQCW-19 in Tulsa. Six Thunder games will air for free on KSBI and KQCW, while four games will be simulcast on KWTV-9 in OKC and KOTV-6 in Tulsa.
On top of that, national coverage can be found on ESPN, ABC, and NBC. Streaming platforms bring even more flexibility, with Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium getting the rights to some exclusive games.
Want radio coverage? All Thunder games air on WWLS The Sports Animal 98.1 FM in Oklahoma City, with simulcasts across the state. You can also stream every game without blackouts via NBA League Pass Audio for just $9.99.
2026-2027 Oklahoma City Thunder TV schedule
Every game the OKC Thunder play will be filled with storylines. The four times they face the San Antonio Spurs. Any time they face the defending-champion New York Knicks. Games against the Atlanta Hawks, where Dort now plays.
Check out the full Thunder TV schedule below. We’ll update the game times and channel listings as the season progresses.
NBA - Oklahoma City Thunder Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
Preseason | |||
Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | Thunder+ | |
Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 8:00 p.m. | Thunder+ | |
Monday, Oct. 12 | 7:00 p.m. | Thunder+ | |
Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 8:00 p.m. | Thunder+, KSBI, KQCW | |
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV, Thunder+, KSBI, KQCW | |
October | |||
Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 9:30 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Oct. 22 | 9:30 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Oct. 25 | 7:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Monday, Oct. 26 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, KSBI, KQCW | |
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV, KWTV-DT (CBS 9), KOTV-DT (CBS 6) | |
November | |||
Monday, Nov. 2 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Friday, Nov. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 11:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock Premium, KSBI, KQCW | |
Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 10:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
At LA Clippers | Friday, Nov. 13 | 10:30 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW |
Sunday, Nov. 15 | 9:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Friday, Nov. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
At Miami Heat | Sunday, Nov. 22 | 6:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW |
Monday, Nov. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Wednesday, Nov. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Nov. 28 | 8:00 p.m. | KWTV-DT (CBS 9), KOTV-DT (CBS 6) | |
Monday, Nov. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
December | |||
Wednesday, Dec. 2 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Sunday, Dec. 13 | 3:30 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Wednesday, Dec. 16 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Friday, Dec. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Sunday, Dec. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Tuesday, Dec. 22 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock Premium, KSBI, KQCW | |
Wednesday, Dec. 23 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Friday, Dec. 25 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Dec. 27 | 3:30 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Tuesday, Dec. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Thursday, Dec. 31 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
January | |||
Saturday, Jan. 2 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Sunday, Jan. 3 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Wednesday, Jan. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, KSBI, KQCW | |
Thursday, Jan. 7 | 7:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Sunday, Jan. 10 | 6:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Wednesday, Jan. 13 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, KSBI, KQCW | |
Friday, Jan. 15 | 8:00 p.m. | NBA TV, KSBI, KQCW | |
Sunday, Jan. 17 | 3:30 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Monday, Jan. 18 | 8:00 p.m. | KWTV-DT (CBS 9), KOTV-DT (CBS 6) | |
Wednesday, Jan. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Friday, Jan. 22 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Sunday, Jan. 24 | 8:30 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, Jan. 26 | 11:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock Premium, KSBI, KQCW | |
Thursday, Jan. 28 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Saturday, Jan. 30 | 3:00 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Jan. 31 | 6:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
February | |||
Tuesday, Feb. 2 | 9:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Thursday, Feb. 4 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Friday, Feb. 5 | 9:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video, KSBI, KQCW | |
Sunday, Feb. 7 | 9:30 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, Feb. 9 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Thursday, Feb. 11 | 9:30 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Feb. 13 | 5:30 p.m. | ||
Monday, Feb. 15 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Wednesday, Feb. 17 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, KSBI, KQCW | |
Thursday, Feb. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Feb. 27 | 5:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video, KSBI, KQCW | |
March | |||
Tuesday, March 2 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock Premium, KSBI, KQCW | |
Thursday, March 4 | 10:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Saturday, March 6 | 8:30 p.m. | ||
Monday, March 8 | 9:30 p.m. | Peacock Premium, NBCSN, KSBI, KQCW | |
Wednesday, March 10 | 7:30 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Friday, March 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video, KSBI, KQCW | |
Sunday, March 14 | 2:30 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, March 16 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Wednesday, March 17 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, KSBI, KQCW | |
Saturday, March 20 | 8:00 p.m. | NBA TV, KSBI, KQCW | |
At Phoenix Suns | Tuesday, March 23 | 11:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock Premium, KSBI, KQCW |
At Phoenix Suns | Wednesday, March 24 | 10:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW |
Friday, March 26 | 8:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
Sunday, March 28 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
At Utah Jazz | Tuesday, March 30 | 9:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW |
April | |||
Thursday, April 1 | 9:30 p.m. | ||
Saturday, April 3 | 5:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW | |
At Utah Jazz | Tuesday, April 6 | 9:00 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW |
Thursday, April 8 | 9:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video, KSBI, KQCW | |
Friday, April 9 | 8:00 p.m. | KWTV-DT (CBS 9), KOTV-DT (CBS 6) | |
Sunday, April 11 | 8:30 p.m. | KSBI, KQCW |
Best TV plans for watching the Oklahoma City Thunder games
To keep up with the Thunder this season, you have a lot of options. But we think DIRECTV stands above the rest. The TV streaming platform carries the local channels Thunder fans will need to follow the team, plus all the must-have national channels like ESPN, ABC, and NBC.
I really enjoy DIRECTV for its sports-minded app, which allows you to follow your favorite teams and create a customized channel list. It also comes with unlimited DVR storage, which is helpful for when I can’t watch every game live.
But don’t forget about the streaming exclusives. You’ll still need separate subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium for complete coverage this season. And if you’re an out-of-market fan cheering from afar, NBA League Pass is the simplest way to keep up with OKC’s regional schedule.
Standalone in-market TV package for Thunder games
If you’re a local cord-cutter who doesn’t want a full live TV package, Thunder+ is for you. Fans can subscribe directly for $19.99 per month, or $108.99 per year. It’s a fantastic, no-fuss way to get every local Thunder broadcast.
Now, here’s an important detail: Thunder+ is available solely through the NBA app, and you need an NBA ID login. But signing up for the app is free on its own.
How to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder for free
Nobody’s turning down free basketball. Though most options require subscriptions, you can still catch some Thunder games at no cost. Streaming platforms like Fubo, DIRECTV, and YouTube TV all offer free trial periods, perfect for sampling nationally televised coverage.
A digital antenna is a reliable option, depending on your TV setup and location. Sure, antenna TV is a bit old school. But with ABC and NBC carrying more NBA games, local fans can grab a handful of Thunder broadcasts without a TV plan. Also, a total of 10 Thunder games will be available for free over the air this season.
How to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder FAQ
How can I watch Thunder games if I don't live in Oklahoma?
NBA League Pass remains the best way to watch out-of-market Thunder games. It carries nearly every Thunder game not on national TV, and replays are available if a blackout blocks the live broadcast. Plus, fans in parts of Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska can watch games on DIRECTV.
What’s the best streaming service for Thunder games?
For Thunder fans, the best streaming service is DIRECTV, which includes every channel you need for local and national matchups. But you'll need Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium for some exclusives. Local fans can also subscribe to Thunder+, the team's new direct-to-consumer platform. If you're out of market, you'll want NBA League Pass.
Do the Thunder have many national games this year?
Absolutely. OKC has for sure earned more national attention this season, landing more than 30 national TV games. Expect to see them on ESPN, ABC, and NBC several times.
Who are the Oklahoma City Thunder TV announcers?
Longtime play-by-play announcer Chris Fisher leads the Thunder broadcast. He's joined by color commentator and former Seattle SuperSonics player Michael Cage.
Why you should trust us
This guide was built by CableTV.com contributor Creshonda Smith, who researched OKC’s broadcast details, local coverage options, and national TV shifts under the league’s new media deal. Every detail here—from FanDuel Sports Network availability to Peacock’s Monday games—is meant to make your Thunder viewing experience run smoothly.
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