The 2025-26 NBA season tips off with an opening doubleheader featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets .

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers host Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the nightcap.

Here's tonight's NBA opening night TV schedule and game times: Order our new book on Thunder's run to NBA title

Which teams are playing NBA opening night games tonight on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025?

Game 1: Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder , 6:30 p.m. CT

Game 2: Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers , 9 p.m. CT

What time is Thunder vs Rockets game tonight? When is Thunder-Rockets NBA opening night game?

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 21

Time: 6:30 p.m. CT

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