Let’s be real for a second. If you’re trying to figure out where to watch OKC Thunder games in 2026, you’ve probably realized that "just turning on the TV" is a relic of the past. It's complicated. Between the regional sports network rebrand, the NBA’s massive new media deal with NBC and Amazon, and the fact that the Thunder are actually good now—defending champs good—the schedule is spread out all over the place.
Honestly, it’s a mess. But a manageable one.
Because the Thunder are tied for the most national TV games this season (34 of them!), you’re going to need a specific stack of apps to see Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren on a nightly basis. Whether you’re sitting in Bricktown or trying to catch a game from a couch in Seattle, here is the actual, no-fluff breakdown of how to see every bucket.
The Local Situation: FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma
Most games—67 to be exact—still live on what used to be called Bally Sports. It’s now FanDuel Sports Network (FDSN) Oklahoma.
If you live in Oklahoma, Kansas, or parts of Arkansas and Nebraska, this is your primary home. You’ve basically got three ways to get it. First, the old-school route: Cox Communications (Channel 37 in OKC), DirecTV (Channel 675), or Fubo. Second, you can go "Direct-to-Consumer." You just pay FanDuel about $20 a month or $108.99 for a full season pass through their app.
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Third, and this is the "pro tip" for 2026: you can actually add FanDuel Sports Network as a Prime Video Channel. If you’re already an Amazon Prime member, this is way easier than managing a separate login. You just search for the channel inside the Prime app and authenticate there.
The National TV Surge: NBC, Peacock, and Amazon
The 2025-2026 season changed everything because the TNT era is officially over. No more "Inside the NBA" on the nights the Thunder play. Instead, the league is leaning heavily into NBC and Peacock.
The Thunder’s home opener against the Rockets was an exclusive NBC/Peacock broadcast. This happens a lot now. If the game is on a Tuesday or a Monday, there's a high chance it’s a Peacock exclusive. You can’t get these on cable. You can’t get them on League Pass. You must have a Peacock subscription.
Then there’s the Amazon Prime factor. Amazon now owns Friday nights and a bunch of the NBA Cup (formerly the In-Season Tournament) games. Because OKC is a high-profile team, they have a lot of these slots.
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Why the Griffin Media Simulcasts Matter
For the folks who don’t want to pay for a dozen apps, there is a tiny bit of relief. For the third year in a row, the Thunder are doing four "simulcast" games on local broadcast TV.
- KWTV-9 in Oklahoma City
- KOTV-6 in Tulsa
These are basically "free" games if you have a digital antenna. It’s only four games a year, so it won’t get you through a playoff run, but it’s a nice nod to the fans who aren't tech-savvy or don't want to pay the "streaming tax."
Out-of-Market Fans: The League Pass Trap
If you live outside the Thunder's regional territory, NBA League Pass is your best friend—with a catch.
It’s $16.99 a month, and it shows you every game that isn’t on national TV. But here is where people get annoyed: in 2026, those 34 national TV games will be "blacked out" on League Pass. If the Thunder are playing on ESPN, ABC, NBC, or Amazon, League Pass will tell you to go watch it on those platforms.
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Also, if you live in a "shared" territory—like parts of Kansas—you might be blacked out of both the Thunder and the Nuggets because of zip code overlaps. It's frustrating. Most people solve this with a VPN like NordVPN or Surfshark to change their virtual location, but the NBA app has gotten much better at detecting those, especially on mobile devices where GPS is required.
The Streaming "All-In" Setup
If you want to be a completionist and never see a "This content is not available in your area" screen, here is what your phone or Roku should look like:
1. YouTube TV or Fubo: This covers your "cable" bases like ESPN, ABC, and NBA TV. Just remember that YouTube TV does not carry FanDuel Sports Network anymore, so you’d still be missing those 67 local games.
2. Peacock: Necessary for the NBC-exclusive nights.
3. Amazon Prime: Necessary for the Friday night games and the Play-In Tournament (not that the Thunder will need it, but still).
4. The FanDuel Sports Network App: This is the bridge for local fans to get those 67 non-national games.
Radio: The "Matt Pinto" Safety Net
If you’re stuck in traffic or the Wi-Fi dies, the Thunder Radio Network is still incredible. Matt Pinto’s "Thunder Money Ball" calls are legendary. You can find him on WWLS 98.1 FM The Sports Animal in OKC. If you’re a Spanish speaker, Elena Ornelas—who actually called the 2025 Finals win—is on WKY 930 AM.
Actionable Steps to Get Ready
Don't wait until 10 minutes before tip-off to realize your password expired or your zip code is blocked.
- Check your Zip Code: Go to GetMyHomeTeams.com right now. It will tell you exactly which RSN owns your territory so you don't buy the wrong subscription.
- Sync the Calendar: Use the "Add to Calendar" feature on the official Thunder website. It usually includes the specific TV channel for each game so you aren't scrolling through 400 channels at 7:00 PM.
- Bundle where you can: If you have Prime, add the FanDuel and NBA League Pass channels there. It keeps your billing in one place and avoids the "app fatigue" that comes with the modern NBA.
The Thunder are the team to beat this year. Missing a game because of a broadcast dispute or a confusing app update is a rookie mistake. Get your "Big Three" apps (FanDuel, Peacock, Prime) sorted, and you're set for the season.