STREAM NBA BASKETBALL WITH DIRECTV
A slam dunk for basketball fans — all season long
$64.99 $49.99/mo. for 1 mo.*
Stream 20+ sports channels, including ESPN, TNT and NFL Network.
*New users only. MySports $64.99/mo. after promotion. Cancel anytime. Additional terms apply.
$99.99 $69.99/mo. for first month**
Stream 125+ channels including regional sports networks, local team coverage, news & more.
**New users only. CHOICE $99.99/mo. + RSN fee and DIRECTV Sports Pack $14.99/mo. after promotion. Cancel anytime. Additional terms apply.
Watch NBA on DIRECTV
Packages, channels & streaming
Stream NBA for less with MySports®
MySports Genre Pack gives you the channels you need to watch NBA teams play live on ABC, ESPN, NBC and NBA TV, with no contracts and no hassle. Plus, get the ESPN Unlimited Plan plan at no extra cost.
Watch NBA without cable
No satellite dish or cable line required. DIRECTV streaming plans carry the RSNs that air your local team (coverage many streaming services leave out) and let you connect apps like Prime Video, Peacock and HBO Max in one place.*
24/7 basketball with NBA TV
NBA TV delivers live games, playoff analysis, highlights and around-the-clock coverage. It's included with the MySports Genre Pack or the CHOICE™ package and above.
Out-of-market games with NBA League Pass Premium
Add NBA League Pass for up to 40 out-of-market games a week, live or on demand, during the regular season.** NBA League Pass is available for Streaming and Satellite customers.
Where can I watch NBA games live?
Find out where to watch your favorite NBA team play live across national, specialty and RSN channels. NBA national broadcasts run all week: Sundays on ABC, NBC and Peacock, midweek on NBC, Peacock and ESPN, and Thursday through Saturday on Prime Video, ESPN and ABC.
For today's exact matchups, channels and game times, see NBA games on today.
Type of Game | Channels on DIRECTV | Streaming Services & Add-Ons |
|---|---|---|
Regular season games | ||
Regular season games | ABC, ESPN, NBC, NBA TV, Regional Sports Networks | Prime Video, ESPN Unlimited Plan, Peacock* |
ESPN, NBC (knockout round exclusively on Prime Video) | Prime Video, ESPN Unlimited Plan, Peacock* | |
— | Prime Video | |
ABC, ESPN, NBC | Prime Video, ESPN Unlimited Plan, Peacock* | |
NBA Finals | ||
NBA Finals | ABC | ESPN Unlimited Plan |
Out-of-market games | ||
Out-of-market games | Regional Sports Networks | NBA League Pass |
Ways to get more
Whether the game is on live TV or a streaming app, you can access it all right in the DIRECTV interface with the DIRECTV Gemini device.†
Req's internet-connected Gemini & sep. paid subscriptions for 3rd party apps.
Get access to 20+ specialty sports networks, including NBA TV, NHL Network and MLB Network, plus customers with the CHOICE package or higher get 15+ out-of-market RSNs to follow teams outside your local market.
DIRECTV Streaming, Satellite and MySports® customers have full access to the ESPN Unlimited Plan at no extra cost — streaming ESPN-produced NBA game from the regular season to the NBA Finals.
NBA League Pass gives Streaming and Satellite customers out-of-market games live or on demand through the regular season.
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How can I watch NBA games live on TV?
You can watch NBA games live on DIRECTV through channels like ABC, ESPN, NBC, NBA TV and Regional Sports Networks. These channels carry regular season matchups, postseason games and the NBA Finals. For out-of-market games, add NBA League Pass. Some games also stream on Prime Video, Peacock or the ESPN Unlimited Plan with a subscription.
Local channels vary by market. Blackout restrictions apply. RSNs avail. with CHOICE package or higher and vary by ZIP code and package. Internet-connected Gemini device required to view third party apps via DIRECTV; separate paid subscriptions required for apps not included in your DIRECTV plan.
What NBA games are on today?
DIRECTV carries live NBA games on ABC, ESPN, NBC, NBA TV and Prime Video throughout the week. Check tonight's matchups, channels and tip-off times with NBA games on TV today, updated daily.
How can I access out-of-market NBA games?
You can watch out-of-market NBA games with NBA League Pass, available as an add-on through DIRECTV. NBA League Pass provides live and on-demand access to games outside your local market. The DIRECTV Sports Pack also includes 15+ out-of-market regional sports networks, which may carry additional games depending on team coverage and availability.
Blackout restrictions apply. RSNs avail. with CHOICE package or higher and vary by ZIP code and package.
How can I watch the NBA Playoffs and Finals on DIRECTV?
Watch the NBA Playoffs live on DIRECTV across ABC, ESPN and NBC, with first- and second-round games also streaming on Prime Video. The NBA Finals airs exclusively on ABC. All are included in the DIRECTV plans that carry the NBA regular season, no separate playoff package needed. Stream games with the ESPN Unlimited Plan, Peacock or Prime Video with separate paid subscriptions for apps not included in your DIRECTV plan. Internet-connected Gemini device required to view games via DIRECTV interface.
What is the best live TV package for watching NBA games?
The MySports Genre Pack from DIRECTV is one of the strongest options for watching NBA games, with channels like ABC, ESPN, NBC and NBA TV included, plus the ESPN Unlimited Plan at no extra cost. It's designed for sports fans who want live games and other pro sports without paying for extra entertainment channels.
Can I watch NBA games without cable on DIRECTV?
Yes. DIRECTV offers NBA coverage on satellite and via streaming, so you can watch live games on ABC, ESPN, NBC, NBA TV and your Regional Sports Networks without a traditional cable box.
How much does it cost to watch NBA on DIRECTV?
The MySports Genre Pack is the most affordable way to watch NBA games on DIRECTV, with pricing starting at $64.99/mo. and channels including ABC, ESPN, NBC and NBA TV, plus it includes ESPN Unlimited Plan.
What channel is NBA TV on DIRECTV?
Local channels vary by market. Blackout restrictions apply. RSNs avail. with CHOICE package or higher and vary by ZIP code and package.NBA TV is available on DIRECTV on Channel 216, included with the MySports Genre Pack or the CHOICE™ plan and above. It carries live games, highlights and around-the-clock basketball coverage all season.
Can I get NBA League Pass through DIRECTV?
Yes. NBA League Pass is available as a sports 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.
How can I watch NBA games live on TV?
You can watch NBA games live on DIRECTV through channels like ABC, ESPN, NBC, NBA TV and Regional Sports Networks. These channels carry regular season matchups, postseason games and the NBA Finals. For out-of-market games, add NBA League Pass. Some games also stream on Prime Video, Peacock or the ESPN Unlimited Plan with a subscription.
Local channels vary by market. Blackout restrictions apply. RSNs avail. with CHOICE package or higher and vary by ZIP code and package. Internet-connected Gemini device required to view third party apps via DIRECTV; separate paid subscriptions required for apps not included in your DIRECTV plan.
How can I access out-of-market NBA games?
You can watch out-of-market NBA games with NBA League Pass, available as an add-on through DIRECTV. NBA League Pass provides live and on-demand access to games outside your local market. The DIRECTV Sports Pack also includes 15+ out-of-market regional sports networks, which may carry additional games depending on team coverage and availability.
Blackout restrictions apply. RSNs avail. with CHOICE package or higher and vary by ZIP code and package.
What is the best live TV package for watching NBA games?
The MySports Genre Pack from DIRECTV is one of the strongest options for watching NBA games, with channels like ABC, ESPN, NBC and NBA TV included, plus the ESPN Unlimited Plan at no extra cost. It's designed for sports fans who want live games and other pro sports without paying for extra entertainment channels.
How much does it cost to watch NBA on DIRECTV?
The MySports Genre Pack is the most affordable way to watch NBA games on DIRECTV, with pricing starting at $64.99/mo. and channels including ABC, ESPN, NBC and NBA TV, plus it includes ESPN Unlimited Plan.
Can I get NBA League Pass through DIRECTV?
Yes. NBA League Pass is available as a sports 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.
What NBA games are on today?
DIRECTV carries live NBA games on ABC, ESPN, NBC, NBA TV and Prime Video throughout the week. Check tonight's matchups, channels and tip-off times with NBA games on TV today, updated daily.
How can I watch the NBA Playoffs and Finals on DIRECTV?
Watch the NBA Playoffs live on DIRECTV across ABC, ESPN and NBC, with first- and second-round games also streaming on Prime Video. The NBA Finals airs exclusively on ABC. All are included in the DIRECTV plans that carry the NBA regular season, no separate playoff package needed. Stream games with the ESPN Unlimited Plan, Peacock or Prime Video with separate paid subscriptions for apps not included in your DIRECTV plan. Internet-connected Gemini device required to view games via DIRECTV interface.
Can I watch NBA games without cable on DIRECTV?
Yes. DIRECTV offers NBA coverage on satellite and via streaming, so you can watch live games on ABC, ESPN, NBC, NBA TV and your Regional Sports Networks without a traditional cable box.
What channel is NBA TV on DIRECTV?
Local channels vary by market. Blackout restrictions apply. RSNs avail. with CHOICE package or higher and vary by ZIP code and package.NBA TV is available on DIRECTV on Channel 216, included with the MySports Genre Pack or the CHOICE™ plan and above. It carries live games, highlights and around-the-clock basketball coverage all season.