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How to Watch the Oklahoma City Thunder on Peacock This Season (Schedule)

The perennial Western Conference powerhouse will be featured in 11 must-see matchups on Peacock.

By Chris Phelan
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts a shot in front of Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors/

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Key Takeaways

  • The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2026–2027 NBA season aiming to rebound from their early playoff exit last season, and contend for another championship behind stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren.
  • Fans can stream all 11 Thunder NBA on NBC regular-season games on Peacock, with select matchups also airing on NBC.
  • The Thunder’s NBA on NBC schedule begins October 20 against the San Antonio Spurs and includes notable games against the Lakers, Warriors, Knicks, Mavericks, Suns, and Timberwolves through March.

After last season's disappointing exit in the Western Conference Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder are eager to shoot out of the gate with statement wins early and often during the 2026/27 NBA regular season. 

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With a young, talented, and hungry roster that includes perennial MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, as well as All-Stars Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder will look to establish their dominance in the NBA's Western Conference once again. After finishing last season atop the conference rankings with a 64-18 record, the Thunder only have one thing in mind: Avenge their Western Conference Finals loss to the San Antonio Spurs and reclaim the NBA championship.

Oklahoma City would love nothing more than to bring another NBA title home again after winning it all in 2025. But first thing's first — they need to make it through the regular season, and it all starts with an epic showdown with the Spurs as part of the NBA on NBC's Tip-Off Tripleheader on Tuesday, October 20.

Here's everything you need to know to catch OKC's quest to win their second NBA title in three years. Keep reading for all the details about how to watch Thunder games on Peacock this season.

How to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder on the NBA on NBC

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder, holding a basketball during a game against the Utah Jazz.

The Thunder are scheduled for 11 NBA on NBC broadcasts in total during the 2026-2027 regular season, beginning in October during the Tip-Off Tripleheader and continuing through April.

Some of those games will air live on NBC while being simulcast on Peacock, while others will exclusively stream on Peacock.

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The NBA Experience on Peacock

The NBA is back on Peacock with even more ways to watch. Catch your favorite teams and don’t miss a moment of the 2026-2027 season with these exclusive features, accessible on the Peacock app.  

  • Peacock Performance View: An enhanced viewing mode for live NBA games. Featuring real-time overlays showing possession, heat maps, shooting streaks, and star ratings, casual and die-hard fans can follow the game in more depth. Available on every NBA game this season on all devices. 
  • Action Cams: Player-focused camera angles and a mid-court view that let fans follow the stars up close and watch the game their way. Available on certain live NBA games this season on all devices.
  • Peacock ScoreCard: An interactive experience that's like live sports meets bingo. Fans pick a card with player predictions before tip-off, then watch as those predictions come true. Available on every NBA game this season on Peacock TV and mobile app.
  • Can't Miss Highlights: Swipeable, vertical highlights in the Peacock mobile app covering clutch plays, momentum shifts, and buzzer-beaters, with a "Watch Live" button that jumps straight into the game. Available throughout the season in the Peacock mobile app.

How to stream the Oklahoma City Thunder on Peacock

Basketball fans can stream all 11 Oklahoma City NBA on NBC games on Peacock, with select matchups also airing live on NBC.

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Full schedule of Oklahoma City Thunder games on Peacock this season

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors attempts a shot in front of Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Thunder are set for 11 regular-season NBA on NBC games this season, and it all starts with the October 20 tip-off game showdown against the Spurs and continues throughout the 2026-2027 NBA season.

Stay locked in to NBC Sports as Oklahoma City marches toward the playoffs, but for now, it's time to mark those calendars. Here's the complete Peacock schedule for the Oklahoma City Thunder this season:

  • Tuesday, October 20 | Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs | 9:30 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
  • Monday, November 2 | Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers | 8 p.m. ET | Peacock
  • Tuesday, November 10 | Oklahoma City Thunder at Portland Trail Blazers | 11 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
  • Tuesday, December 22 | Detroit Pistons at Oklahoma City Thunder | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
  • Sunday, January 24 | Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors | 8:30 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
  • Tuesday, January 26 | Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers | 11 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
  • Sunday, February 7 | New York Knicks at Oklahoma City Thunder | 9:30 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
  • Tuesday, March 2 | Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
  • Monday, March 8 | Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder | 9:30 p.m. ET | Peacock
  • Tuesday, March 23 | Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns | 11 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
  • Sunday, March 28 | Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock

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