It's that time of year — the NBA is back. Even if you're a basketball fanatic, you might need a little help figuring out where to watch each game.
With several blockbuster trades in the offseason, there's plenty to look forward to in the 2026-27 campaign. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are now in Philly, while Giannis made the move to South Beach. Meanwhile, LaMelo Ball is now teamed up with Anthony Edwards in Minnesota, and the two are looking to be a dangerous duo.
And of course, the media landscape is only growing larger with every season. ABC, ESPN and NBC will carry the majority of broadcast duties once again, with select games on NBA TV. Peacock and Amazon Prime Video will also continue as primary streaming partners after a successful debut last year.
Here's everything you need to know about watching the NBA this season, including the best streaming options for each game throughout 2026-27.
NBA live streams 2026-27
- TV channels: ABC, ESPN, NBC
- Live streams: DIRECTV, Fubo, Peacock, ESPN app
NBA games will air on national TV channels like ABC, ESPN and NBC during the 2026-27 season. Cord-cutters can catch those broadcasts as well as select streaming exclusives on DIRECTV and Fubo which both offer free trials, or Peacock and the ESPN app.
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You can view the weekly NBA television and streaming schedule for national broadcasts below:
| Day | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|
| Sunday | ABC, ESPN app, NBC, Peacock |
| Monday | Peacock |
| Tuesday | NBC, Peacock |
| Wednesday | ESPN, ESPN app |
| Thursday | Amazon Prime Video |
| Friday | ESPN, ESPN app, Amazon Prime Video |
| Saturday | ABC, ESPN app, Amazon Prime Video |
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How to watch NBA games in 2026-27
Here is the full list of Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) for the 2026-27 season:
Altitude Sports
- Denver Nuggets
Chicago Sports Network
- Chicago Bulls
ClipperVision
- Los Angeles Clippers
DAZN
- Charlotte Hornets
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Detroit Pistons
- Indiana Pacers
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Orlando Magic
- San Antonio Spurs
Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- New Orleans Pelicans
KJZZ
- Utah Jazz
KTVK
- Phoenix Suns
MavsTV
- Dallas Mavericks
Monumental Sports Network
- Washington Wizards
MSG
- New York Knicks
MY24
- Milwaukee Bucks
NBC Sports Regional Networks
- Boston Celtics
- Golden State Warriors
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Sacramento Kings
Peachtree Sports Network
- Atlanta Hawks
Rip City Television Network
- Portland Trail Blazers
Space City Home Network
- Houston Rockets
Spectrum SportsNet
- Los Angeles Lakers
Sportsnet and TSN
- Toronto Raptors
Thunder Gameday Network (TGN)
- Oklahoma City Thunder
WPLG
- Miami Heat
YES Network
- Brooklyn Nets
Key dates for 2026-27 NBA season
Each team will play an 82-game schedule. The regular season will run from Oct. 20 through April 11. The NBA Playoffs will begin on April 17.
Here's a breakdown of the 2025-26 NBA calendar:
- Regular season: Oct. 20-April 11
- NBA Cup: Oct. 30-Dec. 11
- Rivals Week: Jan. 26-30
- Trade deadline: Feb. 11
- All-Star 2026: Feb. 19-21
- Play-In Tournament: April 13-16
- NBA Playoffs: April 17
