Another step closer to action, the NBA recently announced its entire 2025-26 regular season schedule. The Oklahoma City Thunder will enter the campaign as a popular pick to repeat as NBA champions. They’re running it back with mostly the same roster.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the league’s best players. He won about every award imaginable last year, from MVP to NBA Finals MVP. Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren have also become household names. All three players received contract extensions this past summer.

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Heavy is the head that wears the crown. The Thunder will lead the NBA in national TV games. That means expect them to get the best punches from the opposition. That comes with the territory of sitting at the throne and being viewed as the consensus choice to bring home the Larry O’Brien trophy again.

The NBA announced 80 of the 82 games. The other two games will be announced once the 2025 NBA Cup group stage is completed. Let’s break down the Thunder’s team-by-team matchups for the 2025-26 regular season:

Atlanta HawksOct 27, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) is stopped by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) on a drive during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 27, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) is stopped by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) on a drive during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Boston CelticsJan 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball defended by Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Jan 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball defended by Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Brooklyn NetsFeb 26, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) looks to drive past Brooklyn Nets guard Killian Hayes (7) in the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Feb 26, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) looks to drive past Brooklyn Nets guard Killian Hayes (7) in the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Charlotte HornetsDec 28, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Dec 28, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Chicago BullsMar 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) looks to pass as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) looks to pass as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Cleveland CavaliersJan 16, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks between Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) and guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Jan 16, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks between Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) and guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Dallas MavericksNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) moves the ball between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) moves the ball between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Denver NuggetsMay 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives to the net against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) as guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends in the third quarter during game six of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

May 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives to the net against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) as guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends in the third quarter during game six of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Detroit PistonsMar 15, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles on Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Mar 15, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles on Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Golden State WarriorsJan 29, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) misses a layup in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Jan 29, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) misses a layup in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Nov. 11: vs. Golden State

Houston RocketsNov 8, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves the ball around Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 8, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves the ball around Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Indiana PacersJun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) jumps for a shoots the ball as Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) defends during the second half of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) jumps for a shoots the ball as Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) defends during the second half of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

LA ClippersNov 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Los Angeles LakersApr 8, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) moves the ball down the court against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 8, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) moves the ball down the court against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Memphis GrizzliesApr 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) defends in the third quarter during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) defends in the third quarter during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Miami HeatDec 20, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) defends Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Dec 20, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) defends Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Milwaukee BucksMar 16, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) jostles for position under the basket in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Mar 16, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) jostles for position under the basket in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Minnesota TimberwolvesMay 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the first quarter during game two of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

May 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the first quarter during game two of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov. 26: vs. Minnesota (NBA Cup)

New Orleans PelicansDec 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Dec 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

New York KnicksJan 10, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 10, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Orlando MagicNov 4, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) fight for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 4, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) fight for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Philadelphia 76ersMar 19, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) moves the ball past Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 19, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) moves the ball past Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Dec. 28: vs. Philadelphia

Phoenix SunsApr 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) push for position during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Apr 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) push for position during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Nov. 28: vs. Phoenix (NBA Cup)

Portland Trail BlazersJan 26, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket during the first half against Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Jan 26, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket during the first half against Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Sacramento KingsNov 25, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Nov 25, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Nov. 7: at Sacramento (NBA Cup)

San Antonio SpursOct 30, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) works to steal the ball from Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) after he fell to the floor during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) works to steal the ball from Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) after he fell to the floor during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Toronto RaptorsFeb 7, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots beside Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Feb 7, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots beside Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Utah JazzFeb 21, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) sets a play against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Feb 21, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) sets a play against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Nov. 21: at Utah (NBA Cup)

Washington WizardsJan 12, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (20)Êdefends in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Jan 12, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (20)Êdefends in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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