The Golden State Warriors host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, October 23, 2026, in an NBA Regular Season matchup at Chase Center in San Francisco. Tipoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local time at the arena), with live coverage in the United States on WATN-ABC (ABC24), NBC Sports Bay Area, Peacock, DAZN, NBA League Pass, and Fubo.
The game marks the first home appearance of the 2026-27 regular season for the Golden State Warriors, who sit in 11th place in the Western Conference with a 0-1 record after losing their season opener to the Los Angeles Lakers 127-105 on Wednesday (21). The Memphis Grizzlies hold 5th place in the Western Conference at 1-0 following a 123-103 opening-night victory over the Utah Jazz on the same date. In the last regular-season meeting between the two franchises, on February 25, 2026, Golden State defeated Memphis 133-112.
Where to watch Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies live
Fans in the United States have six broadcast and streaming options to follow the game live from San Francisco.
- WATN-ABC (ABC24) (over-the-air TV)
- NBC Sports Bay Area (cable TV)
- Peacock (streaming)
- DAZN (streaming)
- NBA League Pass (streaming)
- Fubo (streaming)
Start time and venue for Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies
Below are the confirmed scheduling and venue details for the Western Conference game.
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Start time: 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local time at the arena, America/Los_Angeles)
- Venue: Chase Center, in San Francisco
- Competition: NBA (North American basketball league) — Regular Season
How the Golden State Warriors enter the game
Coached by Steve Kerr, the Golden State Warriors look to recover from their 127-105 road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday (21). In that season opener, starting point guard Stephen Curry led the team with 23 points in 21 minutes, scoring 16 of those points in the first quarter. Starting center and power forward Draymond Green finished with 2 points and 8 assists, while rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg, the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, added 12 points on 5-of-11 shooting from the field.
Before the start of the regular season, Steve Kerr had indicated a base starting lineup featuring Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Draymond Green, keeping Al Horford on the bench. With Podziemski sidelined for the opener against the Lakers, De’Anthony Melton started alongside Curry and played 21 minutes, while Will Richard, Gary Payton II, and Brandon Williams formed the perimeter rotation.
According to the official injury report, the Golden State Warriors have three confirmed absences: Jimmy Butler III (recovering from a torn right anterior cruciate ligament), Moses Moody (recovering from a ruptured left patellar tendon suffered in March 2026), and Kristaps Porzingis (dealing with recurring symptoms of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, a condition that affects blood flow and heart rate). Additionally, guard Brandin Podziemski (bilateral lower back soreness) and Charles Bassey (knee issue) are listed as questionable.
How the Memphis Grizzlies enter the game
Led by head coach Tuomas Iisalo, the Memphis Grizzlies arrive in San Francisco after beating the Utah Jazz 123-103 on Wednesday (21). Starting point guard Ty Jerome scored 45 points on 17-of-25 shooting and dished out 6 assists in the opener, setting a franchise record for points in a season debut. Forward Jerami Grant and GG Jackson combined for 27 points off the bench — with Grant accounting for 15 points after having been projected in the preseason to start alongside Ty Jerome, Cedric Coward, Cameron Boozer, and Zach Edey. Rookie power forward Cameron Boozer, selected with the third overall pick in the 2026 Draft, recorded 7 points (shooting 2-for-15) and 11 rebounds.
Despite the victory in the debut, Ty Jerome pointed out areas for defensive adjustment ahead of the road trip. “Mid to late third quarter (on Wednesday), we stopped getting back on defense for a second. Stuff like that can’t happen, especially as we continue to play against really good teams. We’ll watch the film and I’m sure (head coach) Tuomas (Iisalo) will have a ton of stuff we can clean up. He’s good at that. It’s important to have someone like that when we’re trying to get better every day,” said Ty Jerome.
On the NBA injury report for the Memphis Grizzlies, Cedric Coward is listed as doubtful due to a left wrist sprain, while Isaiah Stewart is questionable with an ankle injury.
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Officiating for Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies
The official officiating crew, including the on-court referees and Replay Center officials, had not been announced by the NBA at the time of publication.
Head-to-head history between Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies
In their most recent regular-season clash, on February 25, 2026, in Memphis, the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 133-112, led by 21 points from Will Richard. That result completed a 3-0 regular-season series sweep for Golden State over Memphis in the 2025-26 campaign.
After finishing the 2025-26 season with a 25-57 record, the Memphis Grizzlies reshaped their roster during the 2026 offseason by trading Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in the deal that brought Jerami Grant to Memphis, in addition to drafting Cameron Boozer third overall. The two franchises also met in the 2026 NBA Summer League championship game during the offseason, where the Golden State Warriors, led by Yaxel Lendeborg, defeated Cameron Boozer and the Memphis Grizzlies.
