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- PeacockNBA, Premier League, Serie AWatch
- Prime VideoNBA, NFLWatch
- NBA League PassNBA, Basketball Africa LeagueWatch
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Following the 2026/27 NBA Season from Anywhere
The 2026/27 NBA regular season runs from October 20 to April 11, with each of the 30 teams playing 82 games. The NBA Cup fills the weeks from October 30 to December 11, the All-Star Game is in Phoenix on February 21, and the play-in starts on April 13 before the playoffs and a Finals series in June. Three regular-season games travel abroad: Denver meets Indiana in Mexico City on November 7, and San Antonio and New Orleans play in Paris on January 14 and in Manchester on January 17.
In the United States, national games are split between ESPN and ABC, NBC with Peacock, and Prime Video, while NBA TV adds 60 games of its own. NBA League Pass blacks out national broadcasts and your local team in the US and Canada, so it works best for fans of an out-of-market team. Canadians watch on Sportsnet, TSN and RDS, with some games on CTV.
Outside North America, League Pass shows every game live and is on sale in almost every country we list, with Prime Video the next most common name. Local partners still carry most of the viewing: Sky Sports and NOW in the UK and Ireland, beIN Sports and TOD in the Arab world, ESPN and Disney+ in Latin America, SuperSport and DStv Stream from Lagos to Cape Town, and Tencent Sports, Migu and CCTV in China. In Vietnam, FPT Play holds exclusive rights through 2027-28.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the NBA in the UK?
Sky Sports is the TV home of the NBA in the UK and Ireland, and NOW streams those Sky channels if you don't have a Sky box. Prime Video also has games, and NBA League Pass shows every game live. On January 17 the Spurs and the Pelicans bring a regular-season game to Co-op Live in Manchester.
What channel shows NBA games in Nigeria?
ESPN and SuperSport carry the NBA on DStv, and DStv Stream puts the same games on your phone or laptop. SportyTV, Prime Video and NBA League Pass are also available in Nigeria. The line-up is the same in Ghana, Kenya and South Africa, so a DStv package covers most of the big games across the region.
What time do NBA games start for fans in Europe and Africa?
Most games tip off between 7 and 10:30 pm Eastern time, which is midnight to about 3:30 am in London and an hour later in Lagos. Weekend afternoon games and the early Christmas Day games land in the European evening, and the January 14 game in Paris is an evening tip-off for local fans.
Does NBA League Pass show every game?
Outside the US and Canada, yes: every regular-season and playoff game is live, with replays afterward. Inside the US and Canada, games on national TV and those of your local team are blacked out, so you need ESPN, Peacock, Prime Video or your regional channel for those. In China, League Pass is sold through Tencent Sports and Migu.
Which NBA games are free to watch?
Selected national games air on ABC and NBC in the US, and CTV shows some in Canada. CCTV broadcasts games free in China and ViuTV does so in Hong Kong. In Finland, about thirty games a season go out on TV5 and Kutonen. Everywhere else, live NBA games need a paid service.
How can I watch the NBA in India?
Both services we list for India are streaming apps. Prime Video carries NBA games there, while NBA League Pass has every game live plus replays for the late-night tip-offs. Fans in Pakistan can use League Pass too.
Which channels carry the NBA in Latin America?
ESPN and Disney+ carry the NBA across the region, from Mexico and Brazil to Colombia and Peru. In Argentina and Chile, TNT Sports and HBO Max add more games. You can get Prime Video and NBA League Pass almost everywhere, and the November 7 game in Mexico City brings the NBA to the region in person.
Do any betting sites stream NBA games?
Yes. In the US, BetMGM and Caesars Sportsbook stream NBA games to customers, and in Europe bet365, Betfair and LV BET are among the bookmakers that show them. Choose one that works in your country, place a bet and watch the NBA right in the app. Betting is for adults 18+ only.
Can I keep my NBA subscription working while traveling?
League Pass works in most countries, but Peacock, Sky Go, ESPN and other national apps may block you once you leave home. A VPN connected to a server in your own country fixes that. NordVPN works with Peacock, Sky Go and ESPN+, and it is fast enough for playoff games in 4K.
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