How to watch Pelicans vs Thunder preseason today: Time, TV channel

The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. This will be the 2026-27 NBA preseason opener for both teams. It will also take place in Tulsa, OK.

The Thunder (0-0) get things started with their preseason slate. They will play five games in nine days. That includes two back-to-backs. This is the first one of those. They will sit out most of their main rotation players because of that.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans (0-0) are also playing their first preseason game. Remains to be seen how much of their main rotation suits up. But they have some time between contests and have a relatively light four-game schedule.

Here's how to watch the Thunder preseason game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Pelicans vs. Thunder game on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: Thunder+

Start time: 7 p.m. CT

Where to watch Pelicans vs. Thunder on livestream

Watch Pelicans vs. Thunder live on Thunder+

Pelicans vs. Thunder injury updates

Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) is out. Jalen Williams (rest) is out. Chet Holmgren (rest) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (rest) is out. Cason Wallace (rest) is out. Alex Caruso (rest) is out. Nikola Topic (rest) is out. Thomas Sorber (rest) is out.

Pelicans: N/A

Probable starting lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder

• Ajay Mitchell
• Jared McCain
• Kenrich Williams
• Jaylin Williams
• Aday Mara

New Orleans Pelicans

• Dejounte Murray
• Herb Jones
• Trey Murphy III
• Zion Williamson
• Yves Missi

Thunder 2026-27 preseason schedule

• Wednesday, Oct. 7: vs. Bucks
• Monday, Oct. 12: at Hawks
• Tuesday, Oct. 13: vs. Pacers

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