The Spurs vs Kings matchup is underway Friday night at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, with San Antonio and Sacramento opening Emirates NBA Cup group play in West Group C.
The game tipped off at 7 p.m. Pacific time, or 10 p.m. Eastern time, on November 6, 2026.
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Spurs vs Kings marks the start of Cup play
The meeting is one of the opening games in the 2026 NBA Cup’s group stage, putting both Western Conference teams into a separate competition alongside their regular-season schedule.
Sacramento’s schedule lists the contest as its first Emirates NBA Cup game of the season, while San Antonio’s schedule identifies the matchup as a West Group C road game.
The game is being played at Golden 1 Center, where the Kings began a seven-game homestand earlier this week.
Sacramento’s Cup group-play schedule also includes games against Portland, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State.
Victor Wembanyama enters after historic performance
Victor Wembanyama is the central storyline for San Antonio after producing career highs of 52 points and 24 rebounds, along with eight blocks, in Wednesday’s 112-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
That performance made Wembanyama the first player in the modern statistical era to record at least 50 points, 20 rebounds and five blocks in a game, according to the NBA’s account of the outing.
The Spurs entered the contest having won six consecutive games after beginning the season with two losses, according to the NBA’s pre-game coverage.
Wembanyama also dealt with an illness during the Dallas game and briefly left after rolling his ankle before returning to finish the win, making his workload and movement worth monitoring during the Sacramento matchup.
Kings injury report includes four rotation players
Sacramento listed De’Andre Hunter as out because of an illness, Keegan Murray as out with left ankle capsulitis, Maxime Raynaud as out with a right patella subluxation and Ben Simmons as out while recovering from right Achilles tendon surgery.
Sean Pedulla was also listed as out because he was assigned to the G League on a two-way designation.
San Antonio’s report listed Tobias Harris as out with a left calf strain and Jayden Quaintance as out while recovering from right knee surgery.
Two Spurs players on two-way contracts were also listed as out because of G League assignment.
Neither Wembanyama nor Sacramento centre Domantas Sabonis appeared on the 8 p.m. Eastern injury report for the matchup, although final participation and starting-lineup decisions can still be confirmed closer to or during tipoff.
What is at stake in the group stage
The result will count toward the NBA Cup standings as well as the regular-season record, with teams competing within their assigned group for a place in the knockout rounds.
San Antonio and Sacramento are scheduled to meet again in Sacramento on November 23, giving both teams another group-stage matchup later in the month.
For the Kings, the immediate challenge is handling a Spurs frontcourt led by Wembanyama after the seven-foot-four star’s record-setting performance, while San Antonio must manage the second game of a road-heavy stretch that continues in Portland on November 7.
How to watch Spurs vs Kings
The game is available through NBA League Pass, with the Kings’ local schedule listing NBC Sports California and the Spurs’ schedule listing DAZN-SAS for regional coverage.
Tipoff was scheduled for 7 p.m. in Sacramento and 10 p.m. Eastern time in Toronto and New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Spurs vs Kings game start?
The game was scheduled for 7 p.m. Pacific time on Friday, November 6, 2026, which was 10 p.m. Eastern time.
Where are the Spurs and Kings playing?
The game is being played at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.
Is Spurs vs Kings an NBA Cup game?
Yes. It is an Emirates NBA Cup group-stage game in West Group C.
Which Kings players are out?
The official 8 p.m. Eastern injury report listed De’Andre Hunter, Keegan Murray, Maxime Raynaud and Ben Simmons as out, along with two-way player Sean Pedulla because of G League assignment.
Which Spurs players are unavailable?
Tobias Harris was listed out with a left calf strain and Jayden Quaintance was listed out while recovering from right knee surgery.
Fact-Checked: Key game details, schedule information, NBA Cup status and player availability were checked against NBA and team sources, including the official NBA injury report.
Disclaimer: Player availability and broadcast information can change after publication, so viewers should confirm final lineups and local coverage before tipoff.