
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: What to watch in Sunday's four Game 1s
What to watch in Sunday's four Game 1s of the Stanley Cup playoffs
Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs features the San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers today. Fans can watch the game on designated TV channels and live streams.
What time is Spurs vs. Blazers today? TV schedule, channel, live stream to watch Game 1 of NBA Playoffs series originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Game 1 between the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers marks the start of an exciting time for two teams breaking playoff droughts.
Portland last made the playoffs in 2020-21, losing in the opening round. The Spurs have been absent from the playoffs since the 2018-19 season. As a result, both fanbases are eager to return to playoff glory.
With two newly drought-free teams, this also marks the first playoff appearance for several young stars. For Victor Wembanyama, a former Rookie of the Year winner and current MVP and DPOY candidate, this will be the first litmus test for his playoff performance.
Similarly, the Blazers have a young core with limited playoff experience. This will be the first playoff action for Shaedon Sharpe and Scoot Henderson. Even leading scorer Deni Avdija only played in one playoff series, an opening round loss during his rookie year in Washington.
Here's what you need to know about Sunday's matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers, including broadcast information and start time.
The Spurs vs. Blazers game starts at the scheduled time as listed in the TV schedule.
You can watch the game live on the specified TV channels and streaming services provided in the schedule.
Key players include Victor Wembanyama for the Spurs and Shaedon Sharpe and Scoot Henderson for the Blazers.
The Spurs last made the playoffs in the 2018-19 season, while the Blazers last appeared in the 2020-21 season.

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Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Game 1 will be broadcast by NBC and will stream live on Peacock.
Peacock features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, and more.
Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Spurs and the Trail Blazers is set to tip off at 9:00 p.m. ET from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 19 | Game 1 at San Antonio | 9:00 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
| April 21 | Game 2 at San Antonio | 8:00 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
| April 24 | Game 3 at Portland | 10:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
| April 26 | Game 4 at Portland | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| TBA | Game 5* at San Antonio | TBA | TBA |
| TBA | Game 6* at Portland | TBA | TBA |
| TBA | Game 7* at San Antonio | TBA | TBA |
Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket from The Sporting News.
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 14-17 |
| First round begins | April 18 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 4* |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 10 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 19* |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20* |
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
* Can move up depending on earlier series