What Time Does Zion Play Tonight? How To Watch Pelicans vs. Spurs

Here we go! Zion Williamson finally makes his NBA debut as Zion and the New Orleans Pelicans host the San Antonio Spurs!

Ja Morant has both razzled and dazzled the this season, but tonight marks the debut of one of the most hotly-anticipated rookies in modern NBA history: Zion Williamson. After arthroscopic knee surgery put the the former Duke standout on the shelf for the first few months of the regular season, Zion mania is about to hit the NBA.

The good news? Despite a 17-27 record, the Pelicans are still in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Morant’s Grizzlies (20-23) currently hold the 8th seed, but the Spurs, Blazers, Suns, and Pelicans (the 9-12 seeds) are all separated by only two wins. Will Zion be the spark the Pelicans need to make earn a playoff birth? Time will tell.

How can you watch Zion Williamson’s NBA debut online? Here’s how to find a Spurs/Pelicans live stream.

WHAT CHANNEL IS THE PELICANS/SPURS GAME?

The Spurs/Pelicans game will air on ESPN.

WHAT TIME DOES THE SPURS VS PELICANS GAME START?

Tonight’s game is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. ET.

HOW TO WATCH ZION WILLIAMSON’S NBA DEBUT ONLINE:

You can locate a Spurs/Pelicans live stream on ESPN via the “watch live” section on the ESPN website or the ESPN app, which you can download on iTunesGoogle Play, and Amazon. To access an ESPN live stream, however, you’ll need a valid cable login.

CAN I WATCH THE PELICANS/SPURS GAME ON HULU?

You can’t live stream Zion Williamson’s NBA debut with a traditional Hulu account, but you can watch the Pelicans/Spurs game live with an active subscription to Hulu + Live TV, which offers ESPN in its package. Hulu + Live TV offers a seven-day free trial to new subscribers.

Zion Williamson dribbling
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ARE THERE ADDITIONAL PELICANS/SPURS LIVE STREAM OPTIONS?

You bet. Depending on your market, you can find an ESPN live stream if you’re a Sling TVYouTube TVPlayStation Vue, or AT&T TV NOW subscriber.