Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Tip-off 7:00 PM ET (12:00 AM UTC) at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH.
Game information
- Date
- Monday, November 2, 2026
- Tip-off
- 7:00 PM ET · 12:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- TV broadcast
- NBC Sports Network / Peacock
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 3
- Official game ID
- 0022600158 (20261102/OKCCLE)
- Records
- OKC 0-0 · CLE 0-0
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder (0-0) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (0-0) at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Monday, November 2, 2026, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET. It's a Week 3 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
It is a cross-conference meeting — Oklahoma City Thunder out of the Western against Cleveland Cavaliers of the Eastern — one of only two chances these teams get each season. Cleveland Cavaliers have 1 title and Oklahoma City Thunder have 1.
The game is carried on NBC Sports Network / Peacock, 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: Cleveland Cavaliers host at Rocket Arena, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- OKC on the road: Oklahoma City Thunder's first test away from home in Week 3.
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Network / Peacock — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Oklahoma City Thunder
Cleveland Cavaliers
Team comparison
| OKC | CLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Western | Eastern |
| Division | Northwest | Central |
| Arena | Paycom Center | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Championships | 1 | 1 |
| Founded | 1967 | 1970 |
How to watch
National TV
- NBC Sports Network
- Peacock
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
CLE local TV
- WOIO/RESN/DAZN-CLE
OKC local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
National broadcasters
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ABC / ESPN
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