If you’re staring at your remote right now wondering what channel is the Golden State Warriors basketball game on, I feel your pain. The NBA’s massive new media rights deal just kicked in for the 2025-2026 season, and honestly, it’s a lot to keep track of. Gone are the days when you could just flip to TNT every Thursday night and see the Dubs. Now? You’ve got to juggle Amazon Prime, NBC, Peacock, and the usual local suspects.
Tonight, Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Golden State Warriors are hosting the New York Knicks at Chase Center. If you're looking for the game right now, it is airing nationally on Amazon Prime Video.
The tip-off is set for 7:00 PM PT (10:00 PM ET). Because it’s an Amazon exclusive national broadcast, you won't find it on your standard cable channels like ESPN or the now-defunct (for NBA) TNT. If you are in the New York market, you might see it on MSG, but for the vast majority of the country and even folks in the Bay Area, Prime Video is your primary destination for this specific matchup.
The New Reality of Warriors Broadcasts
The landscape changed basically overnight. Under the current 11-year media deal, the NBA split its eggs into three main baskets: Disney (ESPN/ABC), NBCUniversal (NBC/Peacock), and Amazon.
For Warriors fans, this means your "standard" Tuesday night game might be on NBC, while your Thursday night fix—like tonight's Knicks game—lives on Amazon. It’s a bit of a scramble. You’ve probably noticed the "Roundball Rock" theme song is back on NBC, which is great for nostalgia, but less great for your monthly subscription budget.
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If you're a local fan living in San Francisco, Oakland, or anywhere in the "home" territory, NBC Sports Bay Area still carries the bulk of the games that aren't national exclusives. But tonight is one of those "exclusives." When Amazon or NBC takes the reins for a national window, the local RSN (Regional Sports Network) often has to step aside.
How to Find the Warriors Tonight
- National TV: Amazon Prime Video
- Local (NY Market): MSG Network
- Streaming: Amazon Prime App (works on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, etc.)
- Radio: 95.7 The Game (Bay Area)
Why the Channel Changes Every Week
I get asked this constantly: why can't I just bookmark one channel?
Basically, the NBA wants to be everywhere at once. The league is trying to reach younger fans who don't have cable, which is why Peacock and Amazon Prime Video are now heavy hitters. For example, later this month on January 26, the Warriors play the Timberwolves, and that one is a Peacock exclusive.
If you’re trying to catch the Warriors on a Saturday or Sunday, you’ll usually find them on ABC or NBC. The Sunday Night Basketball series on NBC is a new staple this year, and Golden State is naturally a huge draw for those slots.
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Streaming Options for Cord Cutters
If you’ve ditched cable, you actually have it a bit easier now, provided you have the right logins. To see almost every Warriors game, you sort of need the "Holy Trinity" of 2026 sports streaming:
- Amazon Prime: For those Thursday and Friday night national games.
- Peacock: For the Monday/Tuesday/Sunday NBC games.
- YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV: To get ABC, ESPN, and—crucially—NBC Sports Bay Area if you live in the region.
If you live outside of the Bay Area, NBA League Pass is still your best friend, but keep in mind it won't show tonight’s game against the Knicks because it’s a national broadcast on Prime. League Pass is strictly for out-of-market games that aren't being shown on "big" TV.
What to Watch for in Tonight's Game
The Knicks-Warriors rivalry has gotten surprisingly spicy lately. Jalen Brunson and Steph Curry are currently both in the top 10 for league scoring, and with the Warriors sitting at 22-19, every home game at Chase Center feels like a playoff push.
Keep an eye on the injury report. This late in the season, the Warriors have been cautious with Draymond Green's minutes. Honestly, the chemistry between Jonathan Kuminga and the veterans has been the real story of the season so far. If Kuminga can exploit the Knicks' interior defense while Steph draws the gravity to the perimeter, the Warriors should cover that 7-point spread most bookies are putting out there.
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Upcoming Warriors TV Schedule
If you're planning your week, here is where the next few games are landing:
- Jan 17 vs. Hornets: NBC Sports Bay Area (Local) / NBA League Pass (Out-of-market)
- Jan 19 vs. Heat: NBC Sports Bay Area / MLK Day Quadrupleheader
- Jan 20 vs. Raptors: NBC Sports Bay Area
- Jan 22 @ Mavericks: Amazon Prime Video
Actionable Next Steps for Fans
To make sure you never miss a tip-off again, I recommend doing two things. First, download the NBA App and "follow" the Warriors; it will send a push notification 15 minutes before the game telling you exactly which localized channel or streaming service has the rights. Second, if you're a local fan, check if your internet provider offers a Peacock or Amazon bundle, as many have started including these since the new NBA deal started.
If you're heading to a sports bar, make sure they have the "Prime Video for Business" setup. Some older spots haven't updated their satellite packages to include streaming-first broadcasts, and there's nothing worse than sitting down with a plate of wings only to realize the bar can't find the game.
Check your Amazon login now, get the stream buffered, and enjoy the game.