The Thunder will host the Houston Rockets for the 2025-26 Opening Night on Tuesday, Oct. 21. As tradition, they will celebrate their NBA championship with a pregame banner drop and ring ceremony. Kevin Durant's attendance across the court gives this matchup some extra juice as it will start the NBC era.

As is tradition, the Thunder will kick off the 2025-26 season as the reigning NBA champions. They will host the Houston Rockets Opening Night on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Kevin Durant will attend OKC's pregame ceremony of the banner drop and rings being handed out. It will also be the first game in the new NBC broadcast era.

Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, June 11, 2025. INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers' final opponent in the 2024-25 season will be their first opponent in the 2025-26 season.

The Indiana Pacers will open their 2025-26 season with an NBA Finals rematch on national television. ESPN announced on Tuesday the games they will broadcast as part of opening-week doubleheaders on Oct.

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