Houston Rockets Basketball on TV & Streaming

Houston is officially a problem. With a dynamic young core of Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., and Alperen Şengün, the Rockets were already on the rise - but the addition of Kevin Durant takes things to another level. Add seasoned vets like Fred VanVleet, Steven Adams, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Clint Capela, and Ime Udoka now has a roster built to compete deep into the Western Conference.

What Channel is the Houston Rockets Game on Tonight?

You can catch the Rockets' nationally televised games on ESPN, NBC, or ABC. Although broadcast networks vary game to game, so it’s always best to confirm closer to tipoff.

For fans in and around Houston, Space City Home Network (SCHN) is your go-to channel for in-market coverage. SCHN airs all non-nationally televised Rockets games and is available across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Eastern New Mexico. It’s accessible through major providers like DirecTV, fuboTV, and Xfinity.

If you're outside of the region, make sure to check which NBA games are airing in your area tonight - especially when the Rockets are visiting your local team.

How to Stream Rockets Games Online

If you're looking to stream Houston Rockets games this season, here are your best options:

Space City Home Network (SCHN) offers streaming access to the same games available via cable, but it requires a TV provider login. Unlike many other NBA teams, the Rockets do not offer a standalone in-house streaming subscription - even SCHN’s online portal (schnplus) is tied to traditional TV credentials.
Nationally televised Rockets games can be streamed on Prime Video, Peacock, and the ESPN app, depending on the network airing the matchup. These platforms are available to viewers across the country.
NBA League Pass or Team Pass is the best option for fans living outside of Texas and most of Louisiana, where blackout restrictions apply. League Pass includes all non-nationally broadcast Rockets games, except for matchups involving your local market team. Just keep in mind that national broadcasts and local-market visits will be blacked out, even with League Pass.

Home of the Rockets

Upon moving to Houston in 1971, the Rockets didn’t have an official home playing games in the old Astrodome, Sam Houston Coliseum, and Hofheinz Pavillion. Houston began playing at The Summit, which was later renamed the Compaq Center, in 1975. Prior to the 2003-04 season, the Rockets moved into their current home – the Toyota Center. The arena will seat 18,055 fans for Rockets’ home games.

History of the Rockets

The Rockets first made the playoffs in Houston in 1974-75 back when they were in the Eastern Conference. Houston made the NBA Finals in 1981 and in 1986 but lost both times. Houston has won seven division titles (1977, 1986, 1993, 1994, 2015, 2018, and 2019). The Rockets moved to the Western Conference in 1981 and since have won four conference titles (1981, 1986, 1994, and 1995). Houston won back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995.

The Rockets have had some great players through the years. Hakeem Olajuwon is a Hall of Famer who is the franchise’s all-time leading scorer (26,511), rebounder (13,382), shot blocker (3,740), and leader in steals (2,088). Olajuwon was the first overall pick in the 1984 NBA draft and was a 12-time All-Star. He made the All-NBA First Team six times and led Houston to back-to-back NBA titles in ’94 and ’95. He was also the NBA Finals MVP both of those years. Olajuwon won the league MVP in 1994 after averaging 27.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 3.7 blocks per game. Calvin Murphy was a second-round pick of the San Diego Rockets who played his entire 14-year NBA career with the franchise. He is second to Olajuwon in scoring (17,949) and is the franchise leader in assists (4,402). At just 5-feet-9-inches tall, Murphy was one of the league’s best point guards. He made the All-Star game in 1979 and finished his career with averages of 17.9 points and 4.4 assists per game. Elvin Hayes was the first overall pick in the 1968 NBA draft. Hayes spent nine seasons with the Rockets in two different stints. He was a 12-time All-Star selection making it in every year from 1969 to 1980. Hayes would make the All-Rookie team in 1969, the same year he led the NBA in scoring with 28.4 points per game. Hayes retired in 1984 after averaging 21.0 points and 12.5 rebounds per game.