SAN ANTONIO, October 20, 2026: Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs begin the 2026–27 NBA season at home against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday at Frost Bank Center.
San Antonio Express-News lists the game for 8:30 p.m. local time, with coverage on NBC and Peacock. The matchup renews a rivalry between two of the Western Conference’s strongest teams.
Why the opener is significant
The Spurs won 62 regular-season games in 2025–26 and reached the NBA Finals after defeating Oklahoma City in seven games in the Western Conference Finals, according to the San Antonio Express-News. The Thunder enter with a roster built around Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.
Expected starters and availability
Local pregame reporting listed San Antonio’s probable starters as De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, Devin Vassell and Wembanyama. Oklahoma City’s expected starters included Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams, Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein. These are pregame projections and could change.
Tobias Harris was listed among San Antonio’s inactive players. Fans should consult official team injury reports for final availability.
When is the result available?
This article is a pregame preview. No final score or individual game statistics have been reported here. Check the official NBA scoreboard after the game for the verified result.
Sources
- San Antonio Express-News, October 20: How to watch and projected lineups
- San Antonio Express-News, October 20: Season opener preview
Featured image is an archival photograph of a San Antonio Spurs basketball game, not the October 2026 Thunder matchup.
