There are plenty of options for fans to catch the start of the new season, including the return of the NBA on NBC — the first time since 2002.

Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! will air on Cozi TV on Tuesday as live NBA coverage returns to NBC. Through NBC’s new deal with the NBA, WDIV Local 4 will air the first two games of the regular season Tuesday,

Stay updated with live highlights from NBA Opening Night 2025, featuring a thrilling doubleheader: Rockets vs. Thunder and Lakers vs. Warriors

The Thunder (0-0) will experience some emotions before the game even starts. In the annual pregame ceremony, the NBA champion will drop their banner and hand out rings. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren will kick off the new NBC era.

• WATCH: You can watch the 2025-26 NBA Season Tip-Off live for FREE with Fubo (free trial), by signing up with DirecTV (free trial) or streaming live on Peacock for under $11/month. When: Tip-off is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. MST) on Tuesday, October 21.

It’s the Thunder vs. Rockets tonight in Oklahoma City. Here’s how to watch the Opening Night game, including time, TV channel and streaming info.