The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Charlotte Hornets in preseason on Sunday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.
The Thunder (0-0) will play a road back-to-back to start the preseason. Talk about getting right back into the groove of things. Both games will be at non-traditional NBA arenas. They will face the Hornets in South Carolina.
Meanwhile, the Hornets (0-0) will have plenty of intriguing names to watch depending on who suits up. How they match up against the NBA champion will be an interesting test.
Here’s how to watch the Thunder’s preseason game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
What channel is Thunder vs. Hornets game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: Thunder App
Start time: 4 p.m. CT
Where to watch Thunder vs. Hornets on livestream
Watch Thunder vs. Hornets live on Fubo (free trial)
Thunder vs. Hornets injury updates
Thunder: Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out.
Hornets: Grant Williams (knee surgery) is out. Josh Green (shoulder surgery) is out.
Probable starting lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Lu Dort
- Jalen Williams
- Chet Holmgren
- Isaiah Hartenstein
Charlotte Hornets
- LaMelo Ball
- Brandon Miller
- Kon Knueppel
- Miles Bridges
- Mason Plumlee
Thunder 2025-26 preseason schedule
- Monday, Oct. 6: at Mavericks
- Thursday, Oct. 9: vs. Hornets
- Saturday, Oct. 11: at Pacers
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This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Watch Thunder vs. Hornets preseason today: TV channel, time, streaming

