The NBA calendar is starting to take shape, and Spurs fans can already circle a few key dates for 2026-27. The league is rolling out the schedule, and with roster work largely done, San Antonio is heading into another season with depth in place and a young core expected to keep climbing.
Last season ended with plenty of promise and a painful finish. The Silver and Black put together a magical run before it all ended in a five-game loss in the NBA Finals. That kind of collapse stings more once a title feels real, and San Antonio is now looking ahead to a fresh start.
For fans trying to keep up with every game, the viewing and listening options are already set. Spurs games will be available through local broadcast and streaming, with national coverage coming on NBC, ESPN, ABC, NBA TV, NBA League Pass, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video.
On the radio side, fans can tune in to WOAI 1200 AM locally, use iHeartRadio or the Audacy app, or follow along on the official Spurs mobile app. Spanish-language broadcasts will air on KXTN 1350 AM or 107.5 FM HD2.
The first game dates on the calendar are also coming into focus. San Antonio opens the preseason on Thursday, October 8 against the Hawks at home, then heads to Phoenix on Saturday, October 10. The Spurs will play at Utah on Monday, October 12 before hosting the Suns on Wednesday, October 14 and the Kings on Friday, October 16.
The regular season starts fast. Opening night is Tuesday, October 20, when the Thunder visit San Antonio at 8:30 pm CT on NBC and Peacock.
Two nights later, the Spurs host the Rockets on Friday, October 23 at 8:30 pm CT on Prime. Another marquee spot comes on Christmas Day, when San Antonio visits the Knicks at 11:00 am CT on ABC and ESPN.
There’s also the Emirates NBA Cup to watch. The Spurs landed in Group C with the Lakers, Trail Blazers, Warriors, and Kings. It’s a group that looks winnable on paper, and the full NBA Cup schedule is set to be released Wednesday, August 12.
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