NBA Games Today on TV: Previews & How to Watch

That’s a wrap on the 2026 NBA season. Check back here daily when the 2026-27 season tips off in October — we’ll keep this page up to date as the season gets underway.

Interested in a service that lets you access live sports, and only live sports? Check out DIRECTV’s MySports™ Genre Pack™ today.

2026-27 NBA Games on TV Today 

All times ET

Congratulations to the New York Knicks, who overcame the San Antonio Spurs to win the 2026 NBA Final in five games.

Where to Watch the 2026-27 NBA season

There are plenty of places to make sure you don’t miss a moment of your favorite NBA team’s season. Here’s where to watch NBA games on TV today and all season long:

• REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)
• ESPN: Channel 206
• ABC: Find your local affiliate channel here
• TNT: Channel 245
• NBA TV HD: Channel 216
• NBA League Pass*

Don’t forget to add the DIRECTV Sports Pack to your subscription to make sure you can keep up with your favorite sports and so much more. Not to mention, find out how to access even more games on NBA League Pass with DIRECTV!

Don’t have DIRECTV yet? Get your subscription today.

*Includes live, out-of-market, regular-season games only. Blackout restrictions & other conditions apply. Your NBA League Pass subscription will automatically renew each season provided DIRECTV carries this service, at the then-prevailing rate (currently $109.98), unless you cancel online at directv.com or call 844-377-7314 by the date specified in your renewal notice.  ©2025 NBA Properties, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Local broadcast restrictions apply to games viewed on NBA.com and NBA app.