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WATCH NBA PLAYOFFS LIVE WITH DIRECTV

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2025-26 playoffs

DIRECTV has the channels fans need to stream the 2025-26 NBA Playoffs, including ABC, ESPN, NBC & ESPN Unlimited. Get the full experience when you integrate your Prime Video & Peacock accounts into your DIRECTV interface.

Watch pro basketball games live with DIRECTV

Live basketball coverage

Get the channels you need to watch pro basketball games — including postseason matchups, conference finals and the championship series. Coverage airs on ABC, ESPN, NBC, NBA TV and RSNs, with additional streaming options like Prime Video available to add to your DIRECTV account.

Get in the game with League Pass

With a subscription to NBA League Pass, fans can stay caught up on all the action before the postseason with up to 40 out-of-market games live or on demand every week during the regular season.*

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MySports™ Genre Pack from DIRECTV includes the channels you need to watch pro basketball live — from regular season games to the postseason and finals. Try MySports with ESPN Unlimited and stream more games in one place. Start for Free.

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NBA TV delivers live games, playoff analysis, highlights and around-the-clock basketball coverage. It’s included with the MySports Genre Pack or CHOICE™ TV plan and above.

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Where can I watch NBA games with DIRECTV?

Watch the biggest games of the 2025-26 NBA regular season & post season live on DIRECTV across ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, NBC, Regional Sports Networks & ESPN Unlimited.


ABC, ESPN, NBC, NBA TV and RSNs plus ESPN Unlimited, are included with select DIRECTV packages, such as CHOICE™ and above, the MySports™ Genre Pack™ or the Sports Pack add-on. Streaming services like Prime Video & Peacock can be integrated into the DIRECTV interface with a separate subscription.

Type of Game
Channels on DIRECTV
Streaming Services & Add-Ons

Regular season games

Regular season games

ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, NBC, RSNs
Prime Video, Peacock, ESPN Unlimited*

NBA Cup games

NBA Cup games

ESPN, NBA TV, NBC
Prime Video, Peacock, ESPN Unlimited*

NBA Play-In Tournament

NBA Play-In Tournament

Not available on broadcast channels
Prime Video

NBA Playoffs

NBA Playoffs

ABC, ESPN, NBC
Prime Video, Peacock, ESPN Unlimited*

Out-of-market games

Out-of-market games

RSNs
NBA League Pass
*ESPN Unlimited is included in a variety of DIRECTV plans.
**TNT is no longer an NBA broadcast channel as of the 2025-26 season.
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NBA League Pass
Catch out-of-market matchups

DIRECTV streaming and satellite customers can add NBA League Pass to their DIRECTV account to gain access to more than 40 out-of-market NBA games per week during the regular season.

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Whether the game is on live TV or streaming services, you can access them all right in the DIRECTV interface.

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*Some DIRECTV Sports Pack channels are also included in some base packages. Blackouts apply. RSNs are only included for customers with CHOICE™ package or higher. RSNs vary by market. Due to local blackouts, out-of-market professional sports games are available by separate subscriptions.
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DIRECTV INSIDER has what you need to stay on top of all things basketball. Whether you’re looking for schedules, watch guides or something else, you’ll find it here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • You can watch professional basketball games live on DIRECTV through channels like ABC, ESPN, NBC, NBA TV and regional sports networks. These channels carry regular season matchups, postseason games, conference finals and the championship series. For additional coverage, you can add NBA League Pass to watch out-of-market games. Some games may also stream on apps like Prime Video or Peacock with a separate subscription.
  • Yes. NBA League Pass is available as an add-on through DIRECTV. You can subscribe through your DIRECTV account online or directly from your TV to watch out-of-market NBA games live or on demand during the regular season.
  • The MySports™ Genre Pack from DIRECTV is a strong option for watching NBA games, with channels like ABC, ESPN and NBA TV included. It’s designed for sports fans who want live games without paying for extra entertainment channels.
  • NBA playoff games airing on ABC, ESPN & NBC are available to watch live through DIRECTV. Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive streamer of the NBA Play-In Tournament & will stream select first and second round games. Prime Video is not included through DIRECTV but can be integrated into the DIRECTV interface with a separate Amazon Prime subscription.
  • The MySports™ Genre Pack from DIRECTV is the most affordable way to watch NBA games on channels like ABC, ESPN, NBA TV and NBC. The package is designed for sports fans who want live games without extra entertainment channels. Pricing starts at $64.99/mo. and includes channels like ABC, ESPN, ESPN Unlimited, NBC and NBA TV.
  • NBA postseason games air across ABC, ESPN, ESPN Unlimited and NBC. Some games are also available on Peacock and Prime Video, depending on the matchup and round. Availability may vary, and streaming services require separate subscriptions.
  • You can watch out-of-market NBA games with NBA League Pass, available as an add-on through DIRECTV. League Pass provides live and on-demand access to games outside your local market. DIRECTV Sports Pack also includes 30+ out-of-market regional sports networks, which may carry additional games depending on team coverage and availability.
  • You can watch professional basketball games live on DIRECTV through channels like ABC, ESPN, NBC, NBA TV and regional sports networks. These channels carry regular season matchups, postseason games, conference finals and the championship series. For additional coverage, you can add NBA League Pass to watch out-of-market games. Some games may also stream on apps like Prime Video or Peacock with a separate subscription.
  • The MySports™ Genre Pack from DIRECTV is a strong option for watching NBA games, with channels like ABC, ESPN and NBA TV included. It’s designed for sports fans who want live games without paying for extra entertainment channels.
  • The MySports™ Genre Pack from DIRECTV is the most affordable way to watch NBA games on channels like ABC, ESPN, NBA TV and NBC. The package is designed for sports fans who want live games without extra entertainment channels. Pricing starts at $64.99/mo. and includes channels like ABC, ESPN, ESPN Unlimited, NBC and NBA TV.
  • You can watch out-of-market NBA games with NBA League Pass, available as an add-on through DIRECTV. League Pass provides live and on-demand access to games outside your local market. DIRECTV Sports Pack also includes 30+ out-of-market regional sports networks, which may carry additional games depending on team coverage and availability.
  • Yes. NBA League Pass is available as an add-on through DIRECTV. You can subscribe through your DIRECTV account online or directly from your TV to watch out-of-market NBA games live or on demand during the regular season.
  • NBA playoff games airing on ABC, ESPN & NBC are available to watch live through DIRECTV. Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive streamer of the NBA Play-In Tournament & will stream select first and second round games. Prime Video is not included through DIRECTV but can be integrated into the DIRECTV interface with a separate Amazon Prime subscription.
  • NBA postseason games air across ABC, ESPN, ESPN Unlimited and NBC. Some games are also available on Peacock and Prime Video, depending on the matchup and round. Availability may vary, and streaming services require separate subscriptions.
Includes live, out-of-market, regular-season games only. Blackout restrictions & other conditions apply. Your NBA League Pass subscription will automatically renew each season at the then-prevailing rate (currently $109.98), unless you cancel online at directv.com or call 866-259-7218 by the date specified in your renewal notice. Up until one week after the 2025-26 season starts, you can cancel anytime and receive any applicable refund. Otherwise, subscription cannot be canceled, and subscription fee cannot be refunded for current season. Commercial locations require an appropriate licensee agreement. NBA, the NBA logo, and team identifications are the exclusive intellectual property of NBA Properties, Inc. and the respective member teams ©2025 NBA Properties, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Local broadcast restrictions apply to games viewed on NBA.com and NBA app. Customer will not be able to watch game if service ZIP code matches the blackout area for that game. Online access is only available on certain operating systems. Visit support.watch.nba.com for a list of system requirements and compatible mobile devices.
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