The Thunder's championship run was in large part powered by Canadian excellence.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City to the title, winning the 2024-25 NBA MVP award and 2025 NBA Finals MVP trophy. The Thunder also relied on the tenacity of Luguentz Dort, who landed on the NBA's 2024-25 All-Defensive First Team after consistently stifling some of the league's best offensive weapons.
While the Thunder will look to finish atop the Western Conference standings, the Raptors will aim for a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference. Toronto is entering Year 3 of the Darko Rajakovic era, and Canadian fans will be watching closely to see if key pieces like Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram can fit together.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2025-26 NBA season, including TV and streaming options for games.
Where to watch NBA games in Canada: TV channels, live streams
- TV channels: NBA TV Canada, Sportsnet, TSN
- Live streams: Fubo, NBA League Pass, Sportsnet+, TSN+
Sportsnet and TSN will split coverage of Raptors games throughout the 2025-26 season. Viewers can also stream games on Sportsnet+ and TSN+.
NBA League Pass is another great streaming option, as it allows Canadian basketball fans to follow along with all of their favorite teams and players throughout the season. Subscribers can stream live and on-demand games, watch the top highlights and catch up on the most impressive stat lines from each night of exciting action.
Select games will air on NBA TV Canada. Those broadcasts can also be streamed on Fubo.
What are the NBA League Pass subscription plans and prices?
NBA League Pass offers two primary plans. Here is a breakdown of each plan:
NBA League Pass
- $19.99 per month or $129.99 per year
- Every game live and on demand
- Watch up to four games at once on one device
- Commercials included in game streams
- Alternative broadcasts
NBA League Pass Premium
- $27.99 per month or $184.99 per year
- Every game live and on demand
- Watch up to four games at once on three devices
- No commercials; in-arena streams play during breaks
- Alternative broadcasts
- Offline viewing available
Key dates for 2025-26 NBA season
Each team will play an 82-game schedule. The regular season will run from Oct. 21 through April 12. The NBA Playoffs will begin on April 18.
Here's a breakdown of the 2025-26 NBA calendar:
- Regular season: Oct. 21-April 12
- NBA Cup: Oct. 31-Dec. 16
- Rivals Week: Jan. 20-24
- Trade deadline: Feb. 5
- All-Star 2026: Feb. 13-15
- Play-In Tournament: April 14-17
- NBA Playoffs: April 18
Related Links
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