I’m sure I’m not alone when I say the 2024–2025 NBA season threw me for a loop. After Damian Lillard suffered a catastrophic, season-ending injury in Milwaukee, the league dropped a bombshell this summer. Dame decided to come home to Portland as he continues to rehab his torn Achilles.
The other surprise? The Celtics traded Jrue Holiday back to the Trail Blazers. With two dynamic point guards, some scrappy defenders, and a ton of sharpshooting, this team has a recipe for success. But as we all know, we’ll have to wait and see if the pieces actually come together.
While we won’t see Dame on the court this year, I’m excited to see this new-look team try to reshape its identity. To help you watch the Portland Trail Blazers through this fascinating season, I’ve created this complete guide to their TV schedule and viewing options.
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What channels have Portland Trail Blazers games?
You can watch most in-market Trail Blazers broadcasts for free on the Rip City Television Network, a collection of over-the-air channels led by KUNP in Portland. For local cord-cutters, the team also offers BlazerVision, a direct-to-consumer streaming service that carries all the same games.
This season, select Trail Blazers games will appear exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, NBC, and Pecock. You’ll also want ABC, ESPN, and NBA TV in our arsenal for other nationally televised NBA games.
Meanwhile, NBA League Pass remains the best way to follow the Blazers if you’re outside Oregon and Washington. It’ll carry those Rip City TV Network games for out-of-market fans.
Want radio coverage? The official radio home of the Trail Blazers is Rip City Radio 620 AM. You can listen on the radio in the Portland area or stream games from anywhere using the iHeartRadio app.
2025–2026 Portland Trail Blazers TV schedule
Regardless of whether it’ll be quite some time before we see the Trail Blazers thriving, Portland’s 2025–2026 season is worth a watch. Point guard Scoot Henderson is expected to take on a bigger role, though a hamstring injury could sideline him for several weeks.
Matchups carry an extra charge this year, too. Be on the lookout for Anfernee Simons’ return to Rip City in a Celtics uniform, and games where Portland’s youth challenges veteran-led squads. The Blazers will test themselves against Western Conference powerhouses like Denver, OKC, and the Clippers.
You can expect more national exposure than in past seasons, thanks to roster changes and the rising star power of Holiday and Henderson. Whether you’re tuning in locally or from afar, I can tell you there are plenty of games worth marking ahead. Check out the full Portland Trail Blazers TV schedule below.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
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Preseason |
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| At Golden State Warriors | Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision, NBA TV |
| Sacramento Kings | Friday, Oct. 10 | 10:00 p.m. | BlazerVision |
| Golden State Warriors | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Utah Jazz | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 9:00 p.m. | BlazerVision, NBA League Pass |
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October |
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| Minnesota Timberwolves | Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Golden State Warriors | Friday, Oct. 24 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Los Angeles Clippers | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 9:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision, NBA League Pass |
| At Los Angeles Lakers | Monday, Oct. 27 | 10:30 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision, NBA League Pass |
| At Utah Jazz | Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 9:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision, NBA League Pass |
| Denver Nuggets | Friday, Oct. 31 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
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November |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | Monday, Nov. 3 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision, NBA TV |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Miami Heat | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 8:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Orlando Magic | Monday, Nov. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At New Orleans Pelicans | Wednesday, Nov. 12 | 8:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Houston Rockets | Friday, Nov. 14 | 8:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Dallas Mavericks | Sunday, Nov. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | BlazerVision |
| Phoenix Suns | Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 11:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Chicago Bulls | Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Golden State Warriors | Friday, Nov. 21 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Oklahoma City Thunder | Sunday, Nov. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | BlazerVision |
| At Milwaukee Bucks | Monday, Nov. 24 | 8:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| San Antonio Spurs | Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 6:00 p.m. | BlazerVision |
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December |
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| At Toronto Raptors | Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | BlazerVision |
| At Cleveland Cavaliers | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | BlazerVision |
| At Detroit Pistons | Friday, Dec. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Memphis Grizzlies | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 6:00 p.m. | BlazerVision |
| Sacramento Kings | Thursday, Dec. 18 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision, NBA TV |
| At Sacramento Kings | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Detroit Pistons | Monday, Dec. 22 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Orlando Magic | Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Friday, Dec. 26 | 10:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Boston Celtics | Sunday, Dec. 28 | 6:00 p.m. | BlazerVision |
| Dallas Mavericks | Monday, Dec. 29 | 11:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| At Oklahoma City Thunder | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 8:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision, NBA TV |
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January |
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| At New Orleans Pelicans | Friday, Jan. 2 | 8:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At San Antonio Spurs | Saturday, Jan. 3 | 8:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Utah Jazz | Monday, Jan. 5 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Houston Rockets | Wednesday, Jan. 7 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Houston Rockets | Friday, Jan. 9 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| New York Knicks | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 6:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Golden State Warriors | Tuesday, Jan. 13 | 11:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Atlanta Hawks | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Saturday, Jan. 17 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision, NBA TV |
| At Sacramento Kings | Sunday, Jan. 18 | 9:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Miami Heat | Thursday, Jan. 22 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Toronto Raptors | Friday, Jan. 23 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Boston Celtics | Monday, Jan. 26 | 8:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| At Washington Wizards | Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At New York Knicks | Friday, Jan. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
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February |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | Sunday, Feb. 1 | 9:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Phoenix Suns | Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 11:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision, NBC, Peacock |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Friday, Feb. 6 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Monday, Feb. 9 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Minnesota Timberwolves | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 8:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Utah Jazz | Thursday, Feb. 12 | 9:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Denver Nuggets | Friday, Feb. 20 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Phoenix Suns | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 8:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 11:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| At Chicago Bulls | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 8:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Charlotte Hornets | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 1:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
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March |
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| At Atlanta Hawks | Sunday, March 1 | 6:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Memphis Grizzlies | Wednesday, March 4 | 8:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Houston Rockets | Friday, March 6 | 8:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Indiana Pacers | Sunday, March 8 | 9:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Charlotte Hornets | Tuesday, March 10 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Utah Jazz | Friday, March 13 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Philadelphia 76ers | Sunday, March 15 | 6:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Brooklyn Nets | Monday, March 16 | 7:30 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Indiana Pacers | Wednesday, March 18 | 7:30 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Minnesota Timberwolves | Friday, March 20 | 8:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Denver Nuggets | Sunday, March 22 | 5:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision, NBA TV |
| Brooklyn Nets | Monday, March 23 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Wednesday, March 25 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Dallas Mavericks | Friday, March 27 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Washington Wizards | Sunday, March 29 | 6:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Los Angeles Clippers | Tuesday, March 31 | 11:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision, NBC, Peacock |
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April |
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| New Orleans Pelicans | Thursday, April 2 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At Denver Nuggets | Monday, April 6 | 9:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| At San Antonio Spurs | Wednesday, April 8 | 8:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Friday, April 10 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
| Sacramento Kings | Sunday, April 12 | 8:30 p.m. | KUNP 16, BlazerVision |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching the Portland Trail Blazers
The best part about being a local Trail Blazers fan is that most games are free to watch on TV. That all depends on whether your antenna can pick up Rip City TV Network affiliates in your area. Fortunately, the network’s flagship channel, KUNP, and other KATU affiliates are widely available across Oregon and Washington.
If you want full coverage this season, you’ll still need a way to watch the national games. My top recommendation for a complete TV package is Stream with DIRECTV. It’s one of the few live TV streaming services that carries local Rip City TV Network affiliates and key national channels. Just remember, you’ll still need separate subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Pecock for their exclusive games.
Of course, out-of-market fans will still need NBA League Pass. DIRECTV’s streaming service no longer offers it as an add-on, but you can still get a standalone subscription online.
Standalone in-market TV package for Blazers games
For fans in Oregon and Washington, BlazerVision is a streaming subscription that carries every Rip City TV Network game. It costs $120 per season and delivers live broadcasts, replays, and behind-the-scenes content directly through the NBA app or NBA.com.
Compatible with iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and most smart TVs, BlazerVision is a really straightforward service. But I like it for its clean, team-first approach. It’s ideal for local fans who want full-season access without committing to an expensive live TV service.
How to watch the Trail Blazers for free
There are a few clever ways to follow the Trail Blazers without committing to a full-season TV package. For local broadcasts, Portland games now appear on the Rip City Television Network, accessible with a digital antenna. Last season, the team even gave away 5,000 antennas to help local fans tune in over the air.
That simple antenna can also pick up any nationally televised NBA game airing on your local ABC and NBC stations. And thanks to the league’s new media deal, there’ll be plenty of games on both channels.
Additionally, you can take advantage of free trials from streaming services like DIRECTV and Fubo. Both services let you catch nationally televised games for around five days before billing kicks in.
How to watch the Portland Trail Blazers FAQ
What channel is Rip City Television Network?
Rip City Television is an affiliate network of over-the-air channels available in Oregon and Washington. It carries the majority of Blazers regular-season games not picked up by national outlets. Fans can tune in for free with a digital antenna or watch through select live TV services.
How often will the Trail Blazers be on national TV?
Portland doesn’t draw as many national games as larger markets. During the 2025–2026 season, at least eight Trail Blazers games will air nationally across Amazon Prime Video, NBC, and Peacock.
How can I watch out-of-market Blazers games?
NBA League Pass remains the top choice for out-of-market fans. It covers Blazers games not shown on national TV, with replays available when blackout rules block live broadcasts. Combined with Amazon Prime Video and Peacock for exclusive nights, League Pass offers the most complete viewing experience.
Did the Trail Blazers really give away free antennas?
Yes. In 2024, the team distributed 5,000 digital antennas to local fans to help them watch games on the new Rip City Television Network. The move was part of Portland’s push to make broadcasts more accessible after shifting away from regional cable exclusivity.
Why you should trust us
CableTV.com contributor Creshonda Smith put together this Trail Blazers viewing guide to help fans navigate the latest season on TV. She sifted through Portland’s new broadcast setup, cross-referenced TV schedules, and flagged the blackout issues that still trip fans up.
Our editorial team is always committed to that level of hands-on research and analysis. To learn more about our general methods, check out our How We Rank page.
