{"id":230833,"date":"2025-08-14T20:19:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T20:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/230833\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T20:19:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T20:19:08","slug":"how-to-buy-okc-thunder-vs-houston-rockets-nba-opening-night-tickets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/230833\/","title":{"rendered":"How to buy OKC Thunder vs Houston Rockets NBA opening night tickets"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NBA is almost back.<\/p>\n

The full 2025-26 NBA schedule was released on Thursday<\/a> and the world champion Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> will open the league’s season against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Oct. 21<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Thunder will raise their championship banner in front of what is sure to be a sold out crowd as the new season begins with the hope of a title defense.<\/p>\n

As is the league’s way, there is an extra bit of intrigue on opening night as the Rockets’ newest acquisition and former Thunder MVP, Kevin Durant<\/a>, will be there to witness the celebration of OKC’s first championship.<\/p>\n

Here is everything you need to know about the first game of the NBA season including how to buy tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Shop Thunder vs. Rockets tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

If you want to be a part of the celebration and see the Thunder take on the Rockets in person, NBA opening night tickets start at $273<\/a>. If you want a better view of the action, the cheapest lower-level Thunder vs. Rockets ticket costs $483<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NBA opening night scheduleOKC Thunder vs. Houston Rockets game info<\/p>\n

Shop OKC Thunder tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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