The Golden State Warriors begin their 2026-27 preseason on Sunday when they face the Los Angeles Clippers in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The matchup gives Golden State its first game action since last season ended with a Play-In Tournament loss to the Phoenix Suns. Stephen Curry and the Warriors enter a six-game preseason schedule that will also include games against the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings.
The Clippers are also beginning their preseason schedule in Hawaii. Both teams have spent the week on Oahu for training camp, making Sunday’s game part of a unique NBA preseason event at the University of Hawaii.
How to Watch Warriors vs. Clippers

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- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Venue: Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii
- TV: NBA League Pass
- Live stream: NBA League Pass
The game is available through NBA League Pass, with the Warriors’ local coverage also listing the Golden State app as a streaming option.
Warriors vs. Clippers Overview
Curry leads Golden State’s starting group as the Warriors begin preparations for the new season. He is expected to start alongside Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg, Draymond Green and Al Horford.
The Warriors will be without several notable players, including Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody and Kristaps Porzingis.
For Los Angeles, Darius Garland is among the players expected to feature in the starting lineup, with Max Strus, Derrick Jones Jr. and Brook Lopez also projected to start. The Clippers will be without Brandon Ingram, Kobe Sanders, Jordan Miller and Yanic Konan Niederhauser.
The game is part of the Clippers’ Hawaii Classic and marks the first meeting between the teams of the new preseason. The regular season does not begin until Oct. 20.
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