How to Watch Thunder vs. Cavaliers on DIRECTV: Tip-Off Time, Peacock and Local TV
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder visit Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers to open November. The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. in Oklahoma City) at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, and the game streams nationally on Peacock as part of Peacock NBA Monday, with a simulcast on NBCSN.
This isn't on your local NBC station, and NBCSN isn't in DIRECTV's lineup, so most DIRECTV customers will watch in the Peacock app, which needs its own subscription and runs on DIRECTV Gemini devices. In the Cavaliers' home market, the local broadcast is also on WOIO, CBS 19 in Cleveland. Here's every way to watch and what to know before the game.
Thunder vs. Cavaliers: quick facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, November 2, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT) |
| National TV | Peacock, simulcast on NBCSN |
| On DIRECTV | Not a DIRECTV channel: Peacock app on DIRECTV Gemini devices (separate subscription) |
| Local TV | WOIO CBS 19, Rock Entertainment Sports Network and DAZN (Cavaliers); no Thunder local broadcast listed |
| Arena | Rocket Arena, Cleveland |
| Broadcast team | Michael Grady on play-by-play, with Robbie Hummel and Austin Rivers as analysts |
What channel is Thunder vs. Cavaliers on DIRECTV?
Nationally, Thunder-Cavaliers is a Peacock game, so there's no national DIRECTV channel for it. Peacock NBA Monday games don't air on local NBC stations. NBC Sports also simulcasts them on NBCSN, but NBCSN isn't part of DIRECTV's channel lineup.
Here's how to watch with DIRECTV:
- On a DIRECTV Gemini device: open the Peacock app, sign in with your Peacock subscription and find the game under Sports or NBA.
- In the Cleveland area: turn to your local CBS station, WOIO channel 19, which comes with DIRECTV packages that include local channels where available.
- On the go: the Peacock app on a phone, tablet or smart TV streams the game with the same subscription.
For more on how Peacock's NBA games work with DIRECTV, see our guide to watching the NBA on Peacock.
Is Thunder vs. Cavaliers on local TV?
In Cleveland, yes. The Cavaliers scheduled this game as one of their over-the-air broadcasts, so it's on WOIO, CBS 19, along with the Rock Entertainment Sports Network. DAZN, the Cavaliers' exclusive local streaming home, carries it too with its own subscription. WOIO is a free local station, so it's on DIRECTV wherever your package includes Cleveland local channels.
No Thunder local broadcast was listed as of Oct. 23, so fans in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and the rest of Thunder territory should plan on Peacock. If a local telecast is added, it will show up in your DIRECTV guide. Search "Thunder" on game day to check.
Can I watch Thunder vs. Cavaliers on NBA League Pass?
League Pass is built for out-of-market local games, and national Peacock games are typically not part of it. For this game, Peacock is the way to watch outside Cleveland. League Pass is still a good add-on for Thunder or Cavaliers fans who live outside their team's region on nights without national TV, including the rematch in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Nov. 4. See our NBA League Pass plans and prices guide for tiers.
Thunder vs. Cavaliers: where to watch at a glance
| Option | How it works with DIRECTV | Carries this game? |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock app | Separate subscription; runs on DIRECTV Gemini devices | Yes, nationally |
| NBCSN | Not in DIRECTV's lineup | Yes, but not on DIRECTV |
| WOIO CBS 19 | Free local station, on DIRECTV local channels in the Cleveland market | Yes, Cavaliers' home market |
| Rock Entertainment Sports Network and DAZN | Cavaliers' local network and streaming home | Yes, Cavaliers' home market |
| Local NBC station | DIRECTV local channel | No |
| ESPN (206), NBA TV (216), Prime Video | DIRECTV channels or streaming apps | No |
What to know before tip-off
- Two games in three days: the Thunder and Cavaliers meet again on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Oklahoma City, so this is the first half of a quick home-and-home.
- Clocks fall back first: daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, so 7 p.m. ET on Monday is on standard time.
- Check availability on game day: injury reports come out the afternoon before and the day of the game.
Thunder and Cavaliers on national TV: opening weeks
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue., Oct. 20 | Thunder at Spurs (final: Thunder 116, Spurs 104) | 9:30 p.m. | NBC and Peacock |
| Thu., Oct. 22 | Cavaliers at 76ers (final: 76ers 114, Cavaliers 106) | 7 p.m. | ESPN (206) |
| Thu., Oct. 22 | Nuggets at Thunder (final: Thunder 96, Nuggets 84) | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN (206) |
| Wed., Oct. 28 | Thunder at Mavericks | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN (206) |
| Thu., Oct. 29 | Cavaliers at Hawks | 7 p.m. | NBA TV (216) |
| Sat., Oct. 31 | Thunder at Rockets | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV (216) |
| Mon., Nov. 2 | Thunder at Cavaliers | 7 p.m. | Peacock and NBCSN |
Team-by-team local channels, League Pass details and the full national schedule are in our guide to watching the NBA on DIRECTV.
Which DIRECTV package is best for Thunder and Cavaliers fans?
- ENTERTAINMENT: includes ESPN (206) and ESPN2 (209) for national ESPN games, plus local channels where available, including WOIO CBS 19 in Cleveland for this game. It doesn't include NBA TV.
- CHOICE: adds NBA TV (216) for games like Cavaliers at Hawks and Thunder at Rockets, plus the Thunder's regional channel where DIRECTV carries it.
- Peacock: a separate subscription you'll need for Peacock NBA Monday games like this one. It runs on DIRECTV Gemini devices.
Want ESPN, NBA TV and your local channels in one place? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Thunder vs. Cavaliers on November 2?
Tip-off is 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT) on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
What channel is Thunder vs. Cavaliers on DIRECTV?
There's no national DIRECTV channel for it. The game streams on Peacock, which needs its own subscription and runs on DIRECTV Gemini devices. In the Cleveland area, it's also on WOIO, CBS 19.
Is Thunder vs. Cavaliers on NBC?
No. Peacock NBA Monday games don't air on local NBC stations. NBC Sports simulcasts them on NBCSN, which isn't in DIRECTV's lineup.
Can I watch Thunder vs. Cavaliers for free over the air?
In the Cleveland market, yes. The Cavaliers' broadcast is on WOIO, CBS 19. Everywhere else, watch on Peacock.
When do the Thunder and Cavaliers play again?
They meet again on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in Oklahoma City. That game has no national TV, so it airs on each team's local broadcast.
Questions about getting ESPN, NBA TV or your local channels on DIRECTV? Call 1-855-690-9884.
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