Week 1 · Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers
Tip-off 10:00 PM ET (2:00 AM UTC) at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.
Game information
- Date
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Tip-off
- 10:00 PM ET · 2:00 AM UTC
- Arena
- Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- TV broadcast
- ESPN
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 1
- Official game ID
- 0022600005 (20261021/GSWLAL)
- Records
- GSW 0-0 · LAL 0-0
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers preview
The Golden State Warriors (0-0) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (0-0) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, tipping off at 10:00 PM ET. It's a Week 1 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
This is a Pacific Division matchup, so bragging rights and early standings position are on the line between two teams that know each other well. Los Angeles Lakers have 17 titles and Golden State Warriors have 7.
The game is carried on ESPN, 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: Los Angeles Lakers host at Crypto.com Arena, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- GSW on the road: Golden State Warriors's first test away from home in Week 1.
- Broadcast: ESPN — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Golden State Warriors
Team comparison
| GSW | LAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Western | Western |
| Division | Pacific | Pacific |
| Arena | Chase Center | Crypto.com Arena |
| Championships | 7 | 17 |
| Founded | 1946 | 1947 |
How to watch
National TV
- ESPN
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
LAL local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
GSW local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
National broadcasters
Official networks carrying NBA games this season — click through to watch on the broadcaster's own site or app.
ABC / ESPN
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Watch on TNT →StreamingAmazon Prime Video
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Watch on Amazon Prime Video →LeagueNBA TV
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Watch on NBA TV →Other games on Wed, Oct 21
Also coming up
Golden State Warriors — next games
