Where to watch NBA live depends entirely on where you live. Streaming rights are split by country, by platform, and in the US even by which game is playing that night. These lists cover every official way to stream NBA basketball in 2026 — broken int...
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Best NBA Streaming Services in the US 2026
Best NBA Streaming Services in Europe 2026
Best NBA Streaming Services — Rest of World 2026
Best NBA Streaming Services in the US 2026
NBA coverage in the US is now split across 5 platforms. No single service has everything — here's exactly what you need to watch every game this season.
The official NBA streaming service. Every out-of-market game live and on-demand. Best option for hardcore fans who want complete coverage.
NBA League Pass
Exclusive home of the Play-In Tournament and Friday night games. Also streams the NBA Cup. Non-negotiable for the 2025-26 season.
Amazon Prime Video
Covers all Wednesday and Friday ESPN games plus ABC Saturday nights. Bundles with Disney+ and Hulu for better value.
ESPN Unlimited
NBC's streaming home — Sunday Night Basketball and up to 100 games this season. $11/month ad-supported tier gets you live sports.
Peacock
All-in-one bundle covering ESPN, ABC and NBC. Best option if you want one subscription that covers the full season.
Hulu + Live TV
Carries ESPN, ABC and NBC. ESPN Unlimited integration coming end of 2026. Good alternative to Hulu Live for cord-cutters.
YouTube TV
Budget live TV option. Orange package includes ESPN. NBA League Pass available as add-on. Starts at $45.99/month.
Sling TV
Covers ESPN, ABC and NBC. NBA League Pass add-on available. Best for users who want a cable-like experience without the contract.
DirecTV Stream
Carries ESPN, ABC and NBC. Sports-first platform built for live game viewers.
FuboTV
In-market only. If your local team airs on FanDuel RSN, this is how you watch home games without cable.
FanDuel Sports Network
Best NBA Streaming Services in Europe 2026
Where to watch NBA live in Europe depends entirely on your country. Here's the complete breakdown of every official streaming option by market.
Works in most European countries. No blackouts (unlike the US version). Every out-of-market game live and on-demand. Best overall option for European fans.
NBA League Pass International
Carries select NBA games across Europe. Already included with Prime membership — check your country's rights on the Prime Video app.
Amazon Prime Video
Official NBA rights holder in Spain, Germany, Italy, and several other markets. Also includes NBA content via the FIBA/Courtside 1891 partnership. Check local availability.
DAZN
Official NBA broadcaster for UK and Ireland alongside Prime Video. Best option for UK fans who already have Sky.
Sky Sports (UK & Ireland)
NBA rights holder in France alongside Prime Video. Covers regular season, playoffs and Finals.
beIN Sports (France)
Carries NBA games in Italy, Germany and Austria alongside DAZN. Check local package for NBA inclusion.
Sky Sport (Italy/DE/AT)
Official NBA rights in Greece alongside Prime Video.
Cosmote Sport (Greece)
Official NBA broadcaster for Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Nova Sport (CZ/SK)
Free-to-air NBA coverage in Germany and Hungary. Good complement to DAZN for fans who want some games without a subscription.
Sport1 (Germany/Hungary)
Not a streaming service — but the tool every European fan needs to unlock NBA League Pass International or access US streams while traveling. Consistently rated #1 for sports streaming.
NordVPN
Best NBA Streaming Services — Rest of World 2026
Watching NBA outside the US and Europe? Here's where to find it legally in Canada, Australia, Latin America, Asia and beyond.
Available in most countries worldwide with no blackouts. The default best option if no local broadcaster covers your market.
NBA League Pass International
Official English-language NBA broadcaster in Canada alongside Sportsnet.
TSN Direct (Canada)
Carries NBA games in Canada. Bundles with other major sports.
Sportsnet (Canada)
French-language NBA coverage for Quebec and francophone Canada.
RDS (Canada — French)
Australia's best sports streaming platform. Carries NBA with a 7-day free trial. Best option for Australian fans.
Kayo Sports (Australia)
Carries select NBA games in multiple international markets including Canada, Australia and parts of Latin America.
Amazon Prime Video
Strong NBA coverage in Canada, Japan and Brazil. Includes playoffs and Finals in supported markets.
DAZN (Canada/Japan/Brazil)
Free-to-air NBA coverage in China. One of the few markets with genuinely free legal streams.
CCTV5 (China)
Premier digital NBA partner in China. Streams games live in Mandarin with massive local audience.
Tencent Sports (China)
For fans in markets with no local broadcaster. Consistently rated top VPN for NBA streaming with fast speeds and broad server coverage.
