Coverage of the NBA is going to look a little different with the start of the 2025-26 season, and finding each game may present a bit of a challenge.

The Oklahoma City Thunder begin their title defense against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets today. Find out how to watch for free.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 12: Luke Travers #33 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives with the ball during a preseason game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 12, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

The "Tap to Watch” initiative provides fans direct access to live national and local games, including on all broadcast partners.

• 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.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced the launch of “Tap to Watch,” a new digital initiative that simplifies how fans find and access live NBA game telecasts, starting with the 2025-26 season.