Lakers vs Spurs 2026: Next Game, TV Info & All-Time Record

Last updated: September 29, 2026

When Do the Lakers and Spurs Play Next?

The NBA season is still weeks away, but the date is already set. Here is the game at a glance.

This is the next confirmed Lakers vs Spurs meeting. Check the official NBA schedule for any other dates as the season gets closer.

The game is in San Antonio, so the Spurs get the home crowd. Frost Bank Center has been their home since 2002.

Why This Game Matters in the NBA Cup

Both teams sit in West Group C of the Emirates NBA Cup. Golden State, Portland, and Sacramento are in the group too.

Each team plays four group games on Friday “Cup Nights.” The Lakers’ last one is this trip to San Antonio.

Eight teams reach the knockout round: six group winners and one wild card from each conference. That means the final night could decide who moves on.

Tiebreakers can be tight. In 2024, the Lakers beat the Spurs 120–115 in group play. That win gave Los Angeles the head-to-head tiebreaker, even though San Antonio had the better point differential. One game can matter a lot.

There is also some fresh history. San Antonio knocked the Lakers out of last year’s Cup in the quarterfinals.

How to Watch and Get Tickets

Watching the game takes just a few steps.

1. Open Prime Video. NBA Cup group-play games stream exclusively there.
2. Check your time zone. Tip-off is 9:30 p.m. ET, which is 8:30 p.m. CT and 6:30 p.m. PT.
3. Start with the official marketplace. Ticketmaster is the Spurs’ official ticket marketplace.
4. Compare resale prices. Some resale sites list seats from about $200, but prices change often. Check the full price with fees before you buy.
5. Add it to your calendar. The NBA lets fans add its schedule to a digital calendar, so you will not miss tip-off.

What Happened Last Season

The Spurs won three of the four meetings in 2025-26. The Lakers took the opener, then San Antonio won the next three. Here is each game.

That is three straight San Antonio wins, each by 13 points or more. Keep in mind the Lakers were shorthanded in February, so the score does not tell the whole story.

The Lakers’ one win was a tight, foul-heavy game. Wembanyama fouled out with less than two minutes left, and Dončić hit the go-ahead three with 2:31 to play.

Lakers vs Spurs All-Time Head-to-Head

The teams have met 252 times since their first game on Dec. 3, 1976. The Lakers won that one, 114–105.

All numbers are through the Feb. 10, 2026 game.

The regular-season split is almost even. The Lakers’ edge comes from the playoffs, where they lead 34–22. San Antonio has won the last three meetings.

Home court has mattered too. Counting the playoffs, the Lakers are 76–51 at home in the series, and the Spurs are 68–57 at home. Expect a loud crowd in San Antonio on Nov. 27.

The biggest blowouts came from both sides. The Lakers won 135–88 in the 1986 playoffs. The Spurs won 134–94 in January 2017.

The Biggest Moments in the Rivalry

The rivalry began in the late 1970s and peaked from the late 1990s into the late 2000s. From 1999 to 2004, the winner of every playoff meeting went on to the NBA Finals. Here are the moments that defined it.

What to Watch in the Next Meeting

Here is how the two teams stack up heading into Nov. 27.

Both teams come off strong 2026 runs. Los Angeles won 53 games and reached the second round. San Antonio went all the way to the Finals. That makes this an early test for both.

Three things to watch

• Dončić’s new supporting cast. Los Angeles added players like Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, and Collin Sexton. Dončić scored 38 against San Antonio in January, but he missed the February game.
• Wembanyama’s big-game form. He scored 40 points in just 26 minutes against the Lakers in February.
• Cup pressure. Group C could be on the line, so expect both teams to play with real stakes.

Lakers vs Spurs FAQ

When do the Lakers play the Spurs next?

The next Lakers vs Spurs game is Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Tip-off is 9:30 p.m. ET. It is the final night of NBA Cup group play, and the Lakers are the road team.

Where can I watch Lakers vs Spurs?

Prime Video streams the Nov. 27 game. NBA Cup group-play games are available exclusively there. Tip-off is 9:30 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. CT, and 6:30 p.m. PT. You will need a Prime Video account to stream it.

Who leads the all-time Lakers vs Spurs series?

The Lakers lead 133–119 when you count the playoffs. In the regular season alone, the edge is just two games, 99–97. The Lakers also lead the playoff series count, 8–4. The Spurs won last season’s series, 3–1.

When did the Lakers and Spurs last meet in the playoffs?

They last met in the 2013 first round, and the Spurs swept the Lakers 4–0. Kobe Bryant missed the series with a torn Achilles tendon. The teams have not met in the postseason since.

Who has scored the most points in Lakers vs Spurs history?

Kobe Bryant leads with 1,437 points in 61 games against San Antonio. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is second with 1,225, and Tim Duncan is third with 1,129.

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