ATTENTION TO THE WEATHER. YOU ARE NOW UP TO DATE ON THE LATEST FIRST ALERT FORECAST. OKAY, LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER. IT IS OFFICIAL THEY WILL BE PLAYING THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS IN THE WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS. AND THANKFULLY OKLAHOMA CITY HAS HOME COURT ADVANTAGE TO START THOSE CONFERENCE FINALS. LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THAT SCHEDULE COMING UP. GAME ONE AND GAME TWO. TIPOFF 730. AND THOSE ARE GOING TO BE RIGHT HERE IN OKC AGAIN. GAME ONE IS MONDAY. GAME TWO WEDNESDAY. THEN THEY GO DOWN INTO TEXAS GAME THREE. THAT WILL BE FRIDAY. AND THEN SUNDAY IS GAME FOUR. NOW IF WE NEED TO GO TO GAME FIVE, THAT WILL BE AT HOME RIGHT HERE IN OKLAHOMA CITY MAY 26TH AND THEN TWO DAYS LATER, THAT’LL BE GAME SIX. AND THEN A CRUCIAL TICKET INTO THE NBA FINALS. IF NEEDED.
Thunder set to take on Spurs in Western Conference Finals: What to know
Updated: 9:12 AM CDT May 16, 2026
The stage is set as the Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. This has been the matchup basketball fans have been waiting for all season, with the defending champs taking on an up-and-coming team full of young talent that features Victor Wembanyama. San Antonio won the regular season series over the Thunder 4-1, including a victory in an NBA Cup game. Oklahoma City, however, wasn’t fully healthy during those games and won the last matchup between the two teams in mid-January. The path to the Western Conference Finals has been a different one for the Thunder and Spurs. Oklahoma City showed off their dominance by sweeping the Suns and Lakers, while San Antonio had some struggles against the Minnesota Timberwolves after dispatching the Trail Blazers in five games. Western Conference Finals Schedule Game 1: Spurs at Thunder | 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 18 (NBC/Peacock)Game 2: Spurs at Thunder | 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 (NBC/Peacock)Game 3: Thunder at Spurs | 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 22 (NBC/Peacock)Game 4: Thunder at Spurs | 7 p.m. Sunday, May 24 (NBC/Peacock)Game 5: Spurs at Thunder | 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 (NBC/Peacock)*Game 6: Thunder at Spurs | 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26 (NBC/Peacock)*Game 7: Spurs at Thunder | 7 p.m. Saturday, May 30 (NBC/Peacock)*Note: * denotes if-necessary gamesVideo Below: Thunder fans bring brooms to airport to celebrate playoff sweep against LakersWestern Conference Finals tickets A limited number of tickets for the Western Conference Finals went on sale on Wednesday, May 13 through the Thunder’s website via Ticketmaster. Thunder officials said only tickets sold through that website are guaranteed to be authentic and ensure entry into the Paycom Center. Fans also can buy tickets through third-party vendors such as StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats.Oklahoma City will host the first two games of the Western Conference Finals as well as Game 5 and Game 7, if the series goes that long. The Thunder have swept their first two opponents during their 2026 playoff run, meaning they haven’t gotten to a Game 5 yet. Video Below: Oklahoma nonprofit creates Thunder-themed hats for NICU babiesThunder UP in the Park The team’s free pregame party at Scissortail Park continues into the Western Conference Finals. Thunder UP in the Park kicks off three hours before every home playoff game and ends 30 minutes before tipoff. Fans can enjoy various Thunder-themed activities such as face-painting, a skills-and-drills station, inflatable games, a live DJ, Thunder merchandise, and appearances from your favorite Thunder entertainers. People 18 and older also can enter for a chance to win tickets to that night’s Thunder game. Video Below: Thunder fan and wife overwhelmed by cost of IVF find creative way to raise moneyLoud City Live The Thunder will open the Paycom Center during road games of the Western Conference Finals so fans can cheer on the team while in Loud City. The team will announce Loud City Live ticket information at a later date. Thunder Hall Fassler Hall in Oklahoma City and Tulsa will turn into Thunder Hall for the Western Conference Finals. All playoff games will be on the big screens during home and road games.Thunder Hall also will feature giveaways, Thunder-themed entertainment, and special appearances. Video Below: Oklahoma City Thunder players rely on hairstylists for game day looksThunder Watch Zones Along with Thunder Hall, fans can join watch parties at Thunder Watch Zones and the Thunder Bar Network.Several watch zones will be available in the Oklahoma City metro. The watch zones are at OKC Tap House, The Jones Assembly, Social Capital, Bush League Sports Tavern, Eddie’s in Chisholm Creek, and Deep Deuce Grill.You can find a full list of Thunder Watch Zones here. Half-price concessions Be sure to get to the Paycom Center early before each home game, as concessions will be half-price for the first hour after doors open. The only areas where half-price concessions are not valid are in the Michelob Ultra Club, the Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Club, and suites. More Thunder Playoff Stories
OKLAHOMA CITY —
The stage is set as the Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
This has been the matchup basketball fans have been waiting for all season, with the defending champs taking on an up-and-coming team full of young talent that features Victor Wembanyama.
San Antonio won the regular season series over the Thunder 4-1, including a victory in an NBA Cup game. Oklahoma City, however, wasn’t fully healthy during those games and won the last matchup between the two teams in mid-January.
The path to the Western Conference Finals has been a different one for the Thunder and Spurs. Oklahoma City showed off their dominance by sweeping the Suns and Lakers, while San Antonio had some struggles against the Minnesota Timberwolves after dispatching the Trail Blazers in five games.
Western Conference Finals Schedule
Game 1: Spurs at Thunder | 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 18 (NBC/Peacock)Game 2: Spurs at Thunder | 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 (NBC/Peacock)Game 3: Thunder at Spurs | 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 22 (NBC/Peacock)Game 4: Thunder at Spurs | 7 p.m. Sunday, May 24 (NBC/Peacock)Game 5: Spurs at Thunder | 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 (NBC/Peacock)*Game 6: Thunder at Spurs | 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26 (NBC/Peacock)*Game 7: Spurs at Thunder | 7 p.m. Saturday, May 30 (NBC/Peacock)*
Note: * denotes if-necessary games
Video Below: Thunder fans bring brooms to airport to celebrate playoff sweep against Lakers
Western Conference Finals tickets
A limited number of tickets for the Western Conference Finals went on sale on Wednesday, May 13 through the Thunder’s website via Ticketmaster. Thunder officials said only tickets sold through that website are guaranteed to be authentic and ensure entry into the Paycom Center.
Fans also can buy tickets through third-party vendors such as StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats.
Oklahoma City will host the first two games of the Western Conference Finals as well as Game 5 and Game 7, if the series goes that long. The Thunder have swept their first two opponents during their 2026 playoff run, meaning they haven’t gotten to a Game 5 yet.
Video Below: Oklahoma nonprofit creates Thunder-themed hats for NICU babies
Thunder UP in the Park
The team’s free pregame party at Scissortail Park continues into the Western Conference Finals.
Thunder UP in the Park kicks off three hours before every home playoff game and ends 30 minutes before tipoff. Fans can enjoy various Thunder-themed activities such as face-painting, a skills-and-drills station, inflatable games, a live DJ, Thunder merchandise, and appearances from your favorite Thunder entertainers.
People 18 and older also can enter for a chance to win tickets to that night’s Thunder game.
Video Below: Thunder fan and wife overwhelmed by cost of IVF find creative way to raise money
Loud City Live
The Thunder will open the Paycom Center during road games of the Western Conference Finals so fans can cheer on the team while in Loud City.
The team will announce Loud City Live ticket information at a later date.
Thunder Hall
Fassler Hall in Oklahoma City and Tulsa will turn into Thunder Hall for the Western Conference Finals. All playoff games will be on the big screens during home and road games.
Thunder Hall also will feature giveaways, Thunder-themed entertainment, and special appearances.
Video Below: Oklahoma City Thunder players rely on hairstylists for game day looks
Thunder Watch Zones
Along with Thunder Hall, fans can join watch parties at Thunder Watch Zones and the Thunder Bar Network.
Several watch zones will be available in the Oklahoma City metro. The watch zones are at OKC Tap House, The Jones Assembly, Social Capital, Bush League Sports Tavern, Eddie’s in Chisholm Creek, and Deep Deuce Grill.
You can find a full list of Thunder Watch Zones here.
Half-price concessions
Be sure to get to the Paycom Center early before each home game, as concessions will be half-price for the first hour after doors open. The only areas where half-price concessions are not valid are in the Michelob Ultra Club, the Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Club, and suites.
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