Cue up "Roundball Rock" — the NBA is back on NBC.
For the first time in more than two decades, NBC Sports will have live NBA coverage, airing 100 regular-season games during the 2025-26 campaign. And for the first time ever, games will be available to stream on Peacock.
In anticipation of the NBA's return, NBC Sports landed some of the most talented announcers, analysts and reporters in the industry, only adding to the excitement surrounding the company's broadcasts.
Here is everything you need to know about watching NBA games on NBC and Peacock throughout the 2025-26 season.
How to watch the NBA on NBC and Peacock
TV channel: NBC
Live stream:Peacock
NBA games will air on NBC during the 2025-26 regular season and playoffs. Every game presented by NBC Sports will also be available to stream on Peacock.
In addition to live coverage, basketball fans can watch game replays and highlight packages on Peacock.
NBA on NBC and Peacock schedule for 2025-26 season
Dates: Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays
NBC and Peacock will primarily cover games on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays during the 2025-26 regular season. "NBA Showtime," hosted by either Ahmed Fareed or Maria Taylor, will serve as NBC Sports' main pregame and postgame show.
Day TV/Live stream
Sunday NBC, Peacock
Monday Peacock
Tuesday NBC, Peacock
NBC and Peacock will also be the home of several major events on the NBA calendar, including the NBA All-Star Game, NBA Mexico City Game and Western Conference Finals.
Peacock subscription plans, prices
Peacock offers two basic plans. Here is a breakdown of each plan:
Premium ($10.99 per month, $109.99 per year)
Stream movies, TV shows and live sports
Current NBC and Bravo shows
Includes ads
Premium Plus ($16.99 per month, $169.99 per year)
Everything included in Premium plan
Ad-free experience (limited exclusions)
Download and watch content offline
NBA on NBC and Peacock announcers, analysts for live games, studio shows
Here is NBC's full roster for the 2025-26 NBA season:
Play-by-play announcers
Noah Eagle
Terry Gannon
Michael Grady
Mike Tirico
Game analysts
Jamal Crawford
Brad Daugherty
Derek Fisher
Grant Hill
Robbie Hummel
Reggie Miller
Austin Rivers
Brian Scalabrine
Sideline reporters/insiders
Jordan Cornette
Grant Liffmann
Chris Mannix
Ashley ShahAhmadi
Zora Stephenson
Special contributor
Michael Jordan
Studio hosts
Ahmed Fareed
Maria Taylor
Studio analysts
Carmelo Anthony
Vince Carter
Tracy McGrady
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