The Oklahoma City Thunder have finally pulled back the curtain on their 2026-27 regular season broadcast plans, ending years of uncertainty for their fans after FanDuel Sports Network went belly-up. This squad, a bona fide title contender, has been living in broadcast limbo for years, so getting this cleared up is a huge deal for anyone trying to catch their games. No more guessing, it is time to get locked in.
Catching OKC’s Games: Thunder+ is Here
At the heart of all this is the new ‘Thunder Gameday Network,’ which means the launch of the ‘Thunder+’ app and a beefed-up relationship with Griffin Media. So, what exactly is Thunder+ all about? It is a brand-new direct-to-fan subscription streaming service, living right inside the NBA App, covering the five-state Thunder broadcast region: Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. If you’re in that zone, you’re getting 67 regular season Thunder games on this thing. Yep, a hefty 67 games are on the menu, specifically those not snagged by the team’s 15 scheduled national exclusive broadcasts.
Now, for the wallet check: Thunder+ runs you $19.99 per month, or you can grab a full season subscription for $108.99. But hold up, there’s an early bird special if you jump on it between September 8 and September 30, knocking that season price down to a sweet $99.99. Beyond the live action, Thunder+ is also hooking you up with on-demand full game replays and recaps for the entire season. You will not miss a single second.
Who’s Calling the Shots?
Griffin Media isn’t just expanding its game coverage, they’re stepping up the pregame show too. They will produce a dedicated 30-minute pregame show from their studios immediately before each game. The broadcast team bringing you all the action is stacked. You’ve got broadcasters from both Griffin and the Thunder on board, including News 9 Sports Director Toby Rowland, News On 6 Sports Director John Holcomb, Thunder Reporter Steve McGehee, and News 9 Sports Reporter Evan Kamikow. The full Thunder broadcast crew is back for the 2026-27 season, with Chris Fisher on play-by-play, Michael Cage as the analyst, and Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, and Royce Young holding it down as reporters and hosts. This crew knows their stuff, and it sounds like fans are in for some quality coverage.
Other Ways to Tune In
If Thunder+ isn’t your jam, or you are looking for other options, you still have some choices. Griffin Media stations KSBI in Oklahoma City and KQCW in Tulsa will carry games, available on COX, DirecTV, and DirecTV Stream. Plus, a select number of games are going to be available for free over the air on Griffin stations. Griffin is even talking with more distributors to broaden the reach. For those outside the OKC/Tulsa metro, in other portions of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska, DirecTV (Choice Plan Ch. 675) also offers some coverage via DirecTV and DirecTV Stream.
So, OKC fans, you’ve got a narrow window to snag that $99.99 season price between Sept. 8 and Sept. 30. Get ready for 67 games of hoops, because the Thunder are officially setting up their own network, and the countdown to regular season action is on.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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