How to watch the 2026-2027 NBA season: Your guide to streaming every game

The best NBA streaming deals at a glance: Best for ESPN and ABC games ESPN Unlimited annual plan $319.99/year (save $63.89) Get Deal Best for NBC and Peacock games Peacock Premium annual plan $129.99/year (save $25.89) Get Deal Best for Prime Video games Prime Video only $8.99/month (save $6/month compared to Prime subscription) Get Deal BEST FOR OUT-OF-MARKET GAMES NBA League Pass starting at $16.99/month Get Deal A couple monumental things happened last NBA season: the New York Knicks brought home the championship for the first time in over 50 years and the league rekindled its broadcast partnership with NBC after 23 long years.

This year, the season is tipping off with a triple-header on the network (and its Peacock streaming counterpart) between the Celtics and Pistons (3 p.m.

ET), the 76ers and Knicks (7 p.m.

ET), and the Thunder and Spurs (9:30 p.m.

ET) on Oct.

20.

Watching the 2026-2027 NBA season requires the same streaming services as last season, at least for national broadcasts.

Still, if you need a refresher or you're new to watching basketball, getting your streaming lineup ready is no walk in the park.

Between regional sports networks, blackout games, and national broadcasts, we have a lot to cover.

Buckle up.

Here's your guide to watching the 2026-2027 NBA season, including all of the best streaming deals.

When does the 2026-2027 NBA season start? The NBA season officially tips off on Oct.

20, 2026, with a triple-header on NBC and Peacock.

The 82-game regular season wraps up April 11, 2027.