The NBA has shifted the San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers game to a national ESPN broadcast at a new time.
SAN ANTONIO — The NBA and San Antonio Spurs announced that the game versus the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, April 8, will now be televised nationally on ESPN, and will still be available as a local telecast on FanDuel Sports Network.
Additionally, the game will now tip off at 8:30 p.m. Central instead of the originally scheduled 7:00 p.m. tipoff.
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SPURS WEEK AUSTIN FESTIVITIES
The Spurs announced the schedule for Spurs Week, presented by Ledger, their signature week-long celebration tied to the fourth annual I-35 Series in Austin, presented by Dell Technologies.
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The team’s 2025-26 Spurs Week will run from Sunday, Feb. 15, through Saturday, Feb. 21. It will include a curated lineup of community and fan engagement events leading up to the Spurs Feb. 19 and 21 games at Moody Center.
“As our fanbase across Central Texas continues to grow, Spurs Week allows us to deepen our connection with Austin in a way that feels authentic to the city,” said Brandon James, Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth & General Counsel at Spurs Sports & Entertainment, in a release. “It’s about being present in the community, creating shared experiences and building relationships that last. Austin has embraced the Spurs, and this week is our way of honoring that connection and continuing to build something special together.”
Here is everything you can participate in during Spurs Week Austin:
