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
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 yearEvery game live and on demandWatch up to four games at once on one deviceCommercials included in game streamsAlternative broadcastsNBA League Pass Premium$27.99 per month or $184.99 per yearEvery game live and on demandWatch up to four games at once on three devicesNo commercials; in-arena streams play during breaksAlternative broadcastsOffline viewing availableKey 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 12NBA Cup: Oct. 31-Dec. 16Rivals Week: Jan. 20-24Trade deadline: Feb. 5All-Star 2026: Feb. 13-15Play-In Tournament: April 14-17NBA Playoffs: April 18Related Links