NBA games today, where to watch, and who’s calling the action on NBC and Peacock

Looking for NBA games today, where they’re on TV, and which NBC NBA announcers are on the call? Here’s your quick, current guide—plus a refresher on NBA Tip-Off, Roundball Rock, and when the NBA season began.

What’s on TV tonight: NBA games today (Sun., Oct. 26)

(Times U.S. Eastern. Listings subject to late changes.)

• Nets at Spurs — 2:00 p.m. ET

• Celtics at Pistons — 3:30 p.m. ET

• Hornets at Wizards — 6:00 p.m. ET

• Suns at Nuggets — 9:00 p.m. ET

• Plus additional League Pass games across the afternoon/evening windows.

Tip: if you’re browsing guides, search by home team first; some systems file games under the home market’s channel group.

Where to watch NBA games (national & streaming)

• NBC & Peacock: A new weekly slate highlighted by Monday night and frequent Tuesday windows, with select Peacock-exclusive games. Pregame, halftime, and postgame originate from a dedicated studio operation.

• ABC/ESPN: The long-running national package continues with marquee midweek and weekend games.

• Prime Video: A weekly national night plus select specials during the season.

• NBA League Pass: Out-of-market streaming for games not airing nationally in your area (blackouts apply).

• Local/regional partners: Your team’s non-national games still air on its in-market channel or team app, depending on the club.

Where to watch NBA in one line: if it’s a national headline matchup, check NBC/Peacock, ABC/ESPN, or Prime Video; otherwise, open League Pass (out of market) or your local team channel/app (in market).

NBA on NBC announcers: the new booth and studio team

• Play-by-play: Mike Tirico (lead), with additional voices rotating through national windows.

• Game analysts: A star trio headlined by Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford, and Grant Hill, with depth analysts assigned by matchup.

• Sideline reporters: Zora Stephenson and colleagues across the weekly schedule.

• Studio: Maria Taylor anchors coverage with a rotating analyst table that includes Tracy McGrady, Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and others.

Expect flexible pairings early in the season as production tests combinations and settles into preferred trios for rivalry nights and late-season showdowns.

“Roundball Rock” is back: John Tesh’s theme returns

Yes, the iconic “Roundball Rock”—composed by John Tesh—is back as the opening and bumper theme for the package. The music cues are integrated from the open through highlight reels and teases, restoring the 90s-era energy while using updated mixes for modern broadcast pacing.

When does the NBA season start?

The 2025–26 NBA season tipped off during Opening Week on Tuesday–Thursday, Oct. 21–23, followed by a full weekend slate and the first Monday night package in Week 2. From here, expect near-daily action through April, with in-season showcase nights, international dates, and holiday tripleheaders sprinkled throughout the calendar.

NBA Tip-Off tonight: what that actually means

NBA Tip-Off refers to the pregame studio block that frames the night’s lead national game—think headlines, injury updates, betting context, and a quick tactics board. On the new package, the show flows from a bustling set with live look-ins from the arena crew before tossing to the broadcast booth.

Quick answers to your searches

• “NBA games today / what’s on TV tonight?” See the schedule block above; add your local guide for channel numbers.

• “Where to watch NBA / where to watch NBA games?” National nights = NBC/Peacock, ABC/ESPN, Prime Video; otherwise League Pass (out of market) or your team’s channel/app.

• “NBC NBA announcers / NBA on NBC announcers?” Lead booth with Mike Tirico; analysts Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford, Grant Hill; studio led by Maria Taylor with Tracy McGrady and others.

• “John Tesh / Roundball Rock?” The theme music is active again throughout the package.

• “NBC / NBC Sports / Peacock?” Weekly national windows live on the broadcast network and stream on the platform, with select Peacock-only games.

Pro tip: how to lock in the right feed fast

1. Check national first. If a matchup is featured nationally, that feed takes priority.

2. Then local/League Pass. Not national? Use League Pass if you’re out of market; otherwise, your team’s local partner/app.

3. Peacock-exclusive label. If you see “exclusive,” open the app directly; your cable guide won’t show a companion channel.

Enjoy the hoops—and yes, you’ll hear that familiar fanfare when the pregame opens.