How to buy Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets 2025 NBA opening night tickets
Dylan Reffe- The Oklahoma City Thunder will begin their title defense against the Houston Rockets on October 21st.
- Tickets for the opening night game start at $273.
The NBA is almost back.
The full 2025-26 NBA schedule was released on Thursday and the world champion Oklahoma City Thunder will open the league's season against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
The Thunder will raise their championship banner in front of what is sure to be a sold out crowd as the new season begins with the hope of a title defense.
As is the league's way, there is an extra bit of intrigue on opening night as the Rockets' newest acquisition and former Thunder MVP, Kevin Durant, will be there to witness the celebration of OKC's first championship.
Here is everything you need to know about the first game of the NBA season including how to buy tickets.
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If you want to be a part of the celebration and see the Thunder take on the Rockets in person, NBA opening night tickets start at $273. If you want a better view of the action, the cheapest lower-level Thunder vs. Rockets ticket costs $483.
NBA opening night schedule
OKC Thunder vs. Houston Rockets game info
- When: Tuesday, Oct. 21
- What time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City
- TV: NBC (stream on Peacock)
- Tickets: From $273
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- When: Tuesday, Oct. 21
- What time: 10 p.m. ET
- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles
- TV: NBC (stream on Peacock)
- Tickets: From $389
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