How to Watch Rockets vs. Hawks on DIRECTV
The Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks meet twice in three days: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, then Monday, Oct. 26, at 8:30 PM ET (7:30 PM CT) at Toyota Center in Houston. Neither game is on national TV, so you'll watch on each team's local broadcast in its home market or on NBA League Pass elsewhere.
Rockets vs. Hawks schedule
| Date | Tipoff (ET) | Arena | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat., Oct. 24 | 8:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta | Local team broadcasts; NBA League Pass |
| Mon., Oct. 26 | 8:30 PM | Toyota Center, Houston | Local team broadcasts; NBA League Pass |
How to watch on DIRECTV
In the Houston and Atlanta markets, each team's regional broadcast carries the games, and DIRECTV carries those regional and local channels where available. Outside both markets, the games stream on NBA League Pass. Call 1-855-690-9884 to check which team channels DIRECTV offers at your address.
The Rockets' first national TV game of the season after this series is Saturday, Oct. 31, against Oklahoma City on NBA TV. Our NBA TV on DIRECTV guide has the channel, and the NBA on DIRECTV guide covers every national network.
A rare back-to-back series
Home-and-home pairs like this are uncommon in the NBA, so the second game gives both teams a quick chance at a response. After Monday, the Rockets head to Milwaukee and Dallas, while the Hawks host the Heat on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Rockets vs. Hawks tonight?
Saturday's game tips off at 8:30 PM ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
When is the second Rockets vs. Hawks game?
Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET (7:30 PM CT) at Toyota Center in Houston.
Is Rockets vs. Hawks on national TV?
No. Both games air on the teams' local broadcasts, and out-of-market fans can stream them on NBA League Pass.
Want every game on one screen? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 24, 2026. Game times and TV listings come from the NBA and team schedules and may change. Team names, NBA, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.