How to watch NBA 2026/27: Free Streams & TV Channels

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It felt momentous in the present, and there's a growing sense now that the sands are shifting.

Faced with the prospect of becoming yesterday's men, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo each hit the nuclear button in the offseason, their respective moves to the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat having been precision-engineered for instant gratification.

For it's NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, face of the league Victor Wembanyama and two-time top-scorer Luka Doncic who are the star turns now – and unlike the others, Wemby and Doncic are yet to taste what it's like to stand at the top of the mountain.

Here's how to watch NBA 2026/27 from anywhere in the world – starting with FREE options.

Can I watch NBA 2026/27 for free? Yes .

Select NBA games are shown on the NBA YouTube channel in India, and on free-to-air CCTV5 in China.

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VIEW DEAL ON How to watch NBA 2026/27 live streams in the US National coverage of the 2026/27 NBA season is being provided by a wide array of TV channels and streaming services, including ABC , ESPN , ESPN2 and NBC .

If you're a cord-cutter, Sling TV is an OTT service that unlocks access to a good proportion of televised games.

Its Sling Orange package ($4.99/day, $14.99/week, $45.99/month) carries ESPN and ESPN2, while its Blue plan (from $45.99/month) includes ABC and NBC in select cities.

You can combine them with the Orange + Blue plan for $60.99/month .