Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards
Tip-off 7:00 PM ET (12:00 AM UTC) at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.
Game information
- Date
- Monday, November 16, 2026
- Tip-off
- 7:00 PM ET · 12:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- TV broadcast
- NBA League Pass
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 5
- Official game ID
- 0022600247 (20261116/MEMWAS)
- Records
- MEM 0-0 · WAS 0-0
Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards preview
The Memphis Grizzlies (0-0) visit the Washington Wizards (0-0) at Capital One Arena in Washington on Monday, November 16, 2026, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET. It's a Week 5 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
It is a cross-conference meeting — Memphis Grizzlies out of the Western against Washington Wizards of the Eastern — one of only two chances these teams get each season. Washington Wizards have 1 title and Memphis Grizzlies have 0.
The game is carried on NBA League Pass, with radio coverage on SiriusXM. Fans outside the local markets can stream it through NBA League Pass, subject to blackout rules — see our guide to watching the NBA legally.
Keys to the game
- Home court: Washington Wizards host at Capital One Arena, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- MEM on the road: Memphis Grizzlies's first test away from home in Week 5.
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Memphis Grizzlies
Team comparison
| MEM | WAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Western | Eastern |
| Division | Southwest | Southeast |
| Arena | FedExForum | Capital One Arena |
| Championships | 0 | 1 |
| Founded | 1995 | 1961 |
How to watch
National TV
No national TV for this game
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
WAS local TV
- MNMT/Monumental+
MEM local TV
- ABC24/DAZN-MEM
National broadcasters
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