The NBA media landscape has experienced some significant changes ahead of the 2025-26 season.
ABC and ESPN remain key networks on the NBA's TV schedule, but TNT is out after Turner Sports failed to reach an agreement on a new deal with the league. NBC will fill that void, carrying live NBA games for the first time since 2002.
Those without a traditional cable or satellite package will also turn to new platforms, as Peacock and Amazon Prime Video will both have exclusive games as part of their plans.
Here is everything you need to know about watching NBA action this season, including the best streaming options for games.
NBA live streams 2025-26
NBA games will air on national TV channels like ABC, ESPN and NBC during the 2025-26 season. Cord-cutters can catch those broadcasts as well as select streaming exclusives on the ESPN app, Peacock and Amazon Prime Video.
Now you can watch ESPN without cable. Stream live NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL and college sports, plus "SportsCenter," "First Take" and all your favorite ESPN shows — anytime, anywhere — only in the new ESPN app.
You can view the weekly NBA television and streaming schedule for national broadcasts below:
Day TV/Live stream
Sunday ABC, ESPN app, NBC, Peacock
Monday Peacock
Tuesday NBC, Peacock
Wednesday ESPN, ESPN app
Thursday Amazon Prime Video
Friday ESPN, ESPN app, Amazon Prime Video
Saturday ABC, ESPN app, Amazon Prime Video
How to watch NBA games in 2025-26
Here is the full list of Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) for the 2025-26 season:
Altitude Sports
Denver Nuggets
Chicago Sports Network
Chicago Bulls
FanDuel Sports Network
Atlanta Hawks
Charlotte Hornets
Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons
Indiana Pacers
Los Angeles Clippers
Memphis Grizzlies
Miami Heat
Milwaukee Bucks
Minnesota Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder
Orlando Magic
San Antonio Spurs
Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
New Orleans Pelicans
KJZZ
KTVK
Phoenix Suns
MavsTV
Dallas Mavericks
Monumental Sports Network
Washington Wizards
MSG
New York Knicks
NBC Sports Regional Networks
Boston Celtics
Golden State Warriors
Philadelphia 76ers
Sacramento Kings
Rip City Television Network
Portland Trail Blazers
Space City Home Network
Houston Rockets
Spectrum SportsNet
Los Angeles Lakers
Sportsnet and TSN
Toronto Raptors
YES Network
Brooklyn Nets
Key dates for 2025-26 NBA season
Each team will play an 82-game schedule. The regular season will run from Oct. 21 through April 12. The NBA Playoffs will begin on April 18.
Here's a breakdown of the 2025-26 NBA calendar:
Regular season: Oct. 21-April 12
NBA Cup: Oct. 31-Dec. 16
Rivals Week: Jan. 20-24
Trade deadline: Feb. 5
All-Star 2026: Feb. 13-15
Play-In Tournament: April 14-17
NBA Playoffs: April 18
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