How to watch Warriors vs. Lakers today: TV channel, time, live stream for 2022 NBA opening night game
The NBA is back.
After a long offseason, the NBA returns for opening night on Tuesday, October 18.
The two-game roster begins in Boston with the Celtics hosting the 76ers at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT and continues in San Francisco with the Warriors hosting the Lakers at 10:00 p.m. ET on TNT.
Golden State will receive its 2022 NBA championship rings before the tip against Los Angeles on the Chase Center floor. You can tune in a little early to see Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and co. collect her new bling.
After the ring ceremony, the Warriors must quickly focus on the first game of the season, which sees them face off against a perfectly healthy duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The Lakers will try to recover from a poor season last year in which they completely missed the play-in tournament and playoffs.
Will Los Angeles send a message to the defending champions on opening night? Or will Golden State put aside its preseason turbulence and get back to work to open the season?
The Sporting News will provide you with all the information you need to prepare for this matchup.
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What channel is Warriors vs. Lakers on?
Warriors vs. Lakers will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Watch TNT or Sling TV.
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Warriors vs. Lakers start time
- Date: Tuesday October 18th
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. PT
Warriors vs. Lakers will be played on Tuesday, October 18 at approximately 10:00 p.m. ET. The game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Warrior’s 2022-23 schedule
Here are Golden State’s first five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| date | Opponent | time (ET) | TV channel |
| 18 Oct | against Lakers | 10:00 p.m | TNT |
| 21 Oct | against nuggets | 10:00 p.m | ESPN |
| 23 Oct | against kings | 8:30 p.m | — |
| 25 Oct | at suns | 10:00 p.m | TNT |
| 27 Oct | against heat | 10:00 p.m | NBA TV |
Lakers schedule 2022-23
Here are Los Angeles’ first five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| date | Opponent | time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | at warriors | 10:00 p.m | TNT |
| 20 Oct | vs Clippers | 10:00 p.m | TNT |
| 23 Oct | against Trailblazer | 3:30 p.m | — |
| 26 Oct | at nuggets | 10:00 p.m | ESPN |
| 28 Oct | with the timber wolves | 8:00 pm | — |