San Antonio Spurs Host Oklahoma City Thunder on Opening Night, Visit Knicks on Christmas Day
The San Antonio Spurs will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on opening night, followed by a visit to the New York Knicks on Christmas Day. The Spurs will face the Thunder at home on October 17, 2026, at 8:30 CT on NBC and Peacock.
The NBA has released its 2026-2027 schedule, and the Spurs will kick off the season with a Western Conference Finals rematch against the Thunder. The game will be a repeat of the last two rounds of the playoffs, with the Spurs looking to avenge their previous losses.
But the Spurs won't have to wait long to face their next opponent, as they will host the Houston Rockets on October 23, 2026, at 8:30 CT on Prime. The game will be a homecoming of sorts for Kevin Durant, who played college basketball at the University of Texas.
The Spurs will also face the Knicks on Christmas Day, December 25, 2026, at 11 AM CT on ABC and ESPN. The game will be a repeat of two years ago, when Victor Wembanyama made his Christmas debut in Madison Square Garden.
The Spurs have struggled on Christmas Day in the past, but they will look to turn their fortunes around this year. With a strong team and a motivated coach, the Spurs are ready to take on the best teams in the league.
The NBA Cup groups and tournament schedules will be released on October 16, 2026, and the complete regular season schedule for all 30 teams will be released on October 20, 2026, at 2:00 CT on ESPN 2.
Last result: San Antonio Spurs 90-94 New York Knicks (2026-06-14). Recent form (last 5): 1W-0D-4L (LLLLW, most recent first); lost the last 4.
