Thunder vs Pelicans channel tonight, time, TV, streaming, NBA preseason schedule

Updated Oct. 6, 2026, 5:35 p.m. CT

The OKC Thunder will begin NBA preseason play with a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at 7 p.m. CT Tuesday in Tulsa.

This is the first of five preseason games for an OKC team that traded Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe this summer. It also added rookies Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, Otega Oweh and Josh Dix to the equation.

OKC is opting to rest Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso against New Orleans on what marks the first night of a back-to-back stretch. Jaylin Williams is also out due to right heel soreness. And Nikola Topić and Thomas Sorber, who’ve been limited during training camp, are out as well.

Here’s everything you need to know about Tuesday’s game between the Thunder and Pelicans:

What time is Thunder vs Pelicans game tonight?

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 6
Time: 7 p.m. CT
Where: BOK Center in Tulsa

What channel is OKC Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans on tonight?

How to watch online: Thunder+ (Watch online here)

Thunder vs Pelicans predictions, picks

Justin Martinez: New Orleans 104, OKC 90

OKC is opting to rest Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso on what marks the first night of a back-to-back stretch. Jaylin Williams is also out due to right heel soreness. And Nikola Topić and Thomas Sorber, who’ve been limited during training camp, are out as well. That’ll leave the Thunder very short-handed against the Pelicans, who should be able to come out on top barring any late scratches of their own.