TSN and Sportsnet split national/Raptors coverage, also streamed on TSN+ and Sportsnet+. Select games on NBA TV Canada (also streamable via Fubo).
🇦🇺 Australia
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ESPN feed carried via Foxtel and streamed on Kayo Sports and Disney+ (Disney+ carries every ESPN NBA broadcast incl. all Finals).
How & when to watch NBA
In the US, NBA games are split across NBC (with games also on its Peacock streaming service), ABC, ESPN (and the ESPN app), and Amazon Prime Video, with ABC the exclusive home of the NBA Finals; NBA League Pass carries out-of-market games. In the UK, coverage is on Sky Sports and Amazon Prime Video, with League Pass also available for streaming. Local team games in the US air on regional sports networks alongside the national broadcasts.
Season. The NBA regular season runs from October to April, followed by the play-in tournament and the playoffs, which culminate in the NBA Finals in June; an in-season NBA Cup is also played during the regular season.
Frequently asked
What channel is NBA on in the United States?
For the 2025-26 season, NBA is shown on NBC, ABC, ESPN, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, ESPN App, NBA League Pass in the United States. Broadcast rights can change mid-season — confirm against the official listing.
What channel is NBA on in the United Kingdom?
For the 2025-26 season, NBA is shown on Sky Sports, Amazon Prime Video, NBA League Pass in the United Kingdom. Broadcast rights can change mid-season — confirm against the official listing.
What channel is NBA on in Canada?
For the 2025-26 season, NBA is shown on TSN, Sportsnet, TSN+, Sportsnet+, NBA League Pass in Canada. Broadcast rights can change mid-season — confirm against the official listing.
What channel is NBA on in Australia?
For the 2025-26 season, NBA is shown on ESPN, Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, NBA League Pass in Australia. Broadcast rights can change mid-season — confirm against the official listing.
What time is NBA on in my timezone?
Sports Always converts every NBA start time to your device's local timezone automatically, so the times you see are already correct for where you are — no conversion needed.
Is the NBA schedule up to date?
Yes. Sports Always pulls the NBA fixture list live every time you open the page and always rolls forward from today, so it is never stuck on a past date.
Can I stream NBA games?
Yes. In the US you can stream via Peacock, the ESPN app, Amazon Prime Video, and NBA League Pass. In the UK, games are available on Amazon Prime Video and NBA League Pass, with Sky Sports accessible through its own streaming options. League Pass is the standard way to follow out-of-market games.
Are there blackout or regional restrictions on League Pass?
Yes. NBA League Pass is intended for out-of-market games, so nationally televised and local-team games are typically blacked out live. In Canada, for example, nationally televised and local Raptors games are blacked out on League Pass and shown instead on TSN or Sportsnet.