2026 · Live & On-Demand · Sports, Basketball, Live TV
NBA games stream across multiple platforms including NBA League Pass, ESPN+, and major live TV streaming services. ABC, ESPN, and TNT are the primary broadcast partners. Amazon Prime Video took over a package of games starting in 2025. You can watch live NBA games, replays, and classic games through NBA League Pass, while live TV streamers like YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV carry all the broadcast networks.
NBA games stream on NBA League Pass (all out-of-market games), ESPN+ (select games), and Amazon Prime Video (select games under their new deal). Live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV carry ESPN, ABC, and TNT for local and nationally televised games.
NBA League Pass is the NBA's official streaming service offering live and on-demand access to out-of-market games, classic games, and exclusive content. It starts at $14.99/month for a single team or $39.99/month for all games.
Some NBA games are available on ABC (free over-the-air or through any live TV service). ESPN+ may include select games. The NBA app offers some free previews. A full streaming solution typically requires NBA League Pass or a live TV service.
The NBA's broadcast partners include ESPN/ABC, TNT/TBS (through 2024-25), and Amazon Prime Video (new deal starting 2025-26). NBC also returned as an NBA broadcaster starting in the 2025-26 season.
NBA playoff games air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, and Amazon Prime Video. All can be accessed through live TV streaming services (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream). Some playoff games may also be on Peacock.