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• Thunder vs Pacers Game 1 tips off 8.30pm ET, June 5

NBA Finals 2025 are here – as Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Indiana Pacers in a best-of-seven series. Game 7 of Pacers vs Thunder is coming up on Sunday, June 22, when the champions will be decided. Keep reading as we reveal everything you need to know about how to watch NBA Finals 2025 live streams from anywhere.

The series is tied at 3-3 after the Pacers defeated the Thunder 108-91 in game six. That victory meant the NBA finals will go to game seven for the first time since 2016, when the Cleveland Cavaliers won their first Championship with a 4-3 series win against the Golden State Warriors.

Game seven will take place in Oklahoma on Sunday at 8pm ET (Monday, 1am BST).

Below we have all the information on how to watch the NBA Finals from anywhere in the world with details on worldwide TV channels and broadcasters.

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Use a VPN to watch any NBA Finals stream

If you're away from home for the 2025 NBA Finals you may find yourself unable to access your usual streaming services due to geo-restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.

A VPN is the answer: it enables you to stream geo-blocked services online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access content just as if you were at home.

How to watch NBA Finals live streams in the US

The NBA Finals will be shown live on both ABC and ESPN3.

Don't have cable? Don't panic. You can stream the NBA Finals via an 'over-the-top' service such as Hulu+Live TV (our favorite option for NBA).

Their plan gets you ESPN3. Monthly prices start from $82.99/month but you get a 3-day free trial if you sign up right now..

In addition to your laptop , smartphone or tablet, you can also watch live Hulu TV streams on the likes of AirTV, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Chromecast, Tivi, Vizio and select Smart TVs.

Don't forget to use NordVPN to access your usual NBA stream while outside America.

How to watch NBA Finals live streams in the UK

TNT Sports is the primary rights holder for NBA basketball in the UK — including the 2025 NBA Finals between Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers.

To stream TNT Sports, you'll need a Discovery+ Premium pass for £30.99, for access to 30 days of TNT Sports.

Another streaming option, one that guarantees you can watch the match of your choosing, is NBA League Pass, which currently starts at £16.99/month, and will unlock access to every single game.

Note that games are scheduled to start at 1 a.m. or 1:30 a.m. in the early hours of the morning. Full schedule below.

Those visiting the UK from abroad can unlock their usual streaming service by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.

How to watch NBA Finals live streams in Australia

You can watch NBA Finals live streams in Australia on ESPN via Foxtel or Kayo. Kayo Sports starts at a very reasonable $30 per month, with the additional carrot of a 7-day free trial.

Outside Australia right now? You can still watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers live streams, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as outlined earlier.

How to watch NBA Finals live streams in Canada

Coverage of the 2025 NBA Finals is split between TSN and Sportsnet in Canada. TSN will show games 1, 4 and 6, while Sportsnet has the rights to games 2, 3, 5 and 7.

If you don't have those networks on your cable plan, you could subscribe to their streaming services instead. TSN+ costs $8/month or $80/year and Sportsnet Plus starts at $24.99/month or £199.99/year.

If you're currently out of Canada but want to watch Thunder vs Pacers live streams, you'll need to get yourself a VPN.

NBA Finals schedule 2025

• June 6, Friday: Game 1, Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers - 8:30 ET/5:30 PT
• June 9, Monday: Game 2, Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers - 8 ET/5 PT
• June 12, Thursday: Game 3, Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers - 8:30 ET/5:30 PT
• June 14, Saturday: Game 4, Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers - 8:30 ET/5:30 PT
• June 17, Tuesday: Game 5, Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers - 8:30 ET/5:30 PT
• June 20, Friday: Game 6, Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers – 8:30 ET/5:30 PT
• June 23, Monday: Game 7, Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers – 8 ET/5 PT

Thunder vs Pacers: the story so far...

Looking to win the NBA title for just the second time in their history, Oklahoma City Thunder were a force to be reckoned during the regular season, topping the Western Conference with a 64-18 win-loss record. Mark Daigneault’s side then crushed the Memphis Grizzlies 4-0 before edging out the Denver Nuggets 4-3 to enter the Western Conference finals. They then cruised past the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-1 to reach the finals for the first time since 2012. Now they’ll look to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren to power them to the title.

The Indiana Pacers may have entered the Eastern Conference playoffs as the fourth seeds after finishing the regular season with a 50-32 win-loss record, but they have gone from strength to strength during the playoffs. After securing successive 4-1 wins over the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers, they overcame a strong New York Knicks side 4-2. Now seeking a first-ever NBA trophy, they’ll lean heavily on three-time NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam who has averaged 21.1 points and 5.8 rebounds in the post season.

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The Knicks have the chance to close out this series up in front of a home crowd at Madison Square Garden tonight, May 16, in Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs against the Celtics.

It's no slam dunk, though.

You can watch the Knicks game live online and on TV, including for free – if you pick the right streamer.

The New Yorkers have a 3-2 over their Boston rivals, who took Game 5 without Jayson Tatum.

If Jalen Brunson can lead his side to a win tonight, the Knicks are guaranteed a place in the Eastern conference finals against the Indiana Pacers.

You can watch Knicks vs Celtics Game 6 live stream from 8pm ET / 1am BST on ESPN.

How to watch Knicks vs Celtics for free

Tonight's Knicks vs Celtics tips off at 8pm ET – Friday, May 16. Game 6 will air live on ESPN in the States.

One of our favorite ways to watch live sports — including the NBA Playoffs — without cable is with a Fubo 5-day trial.

Fubo's Pro plan includes ESPN and much more. There's also DirecTV and Sling TV.

Visiting Canada? You can watch Fubo from anywhere with NordVPN (save 70%).

Celtics vs Knicks Round 2 schedule

• Game 1: Knicks (108), Celtics (105) – OT
• Game 2: Knicks (91), Celtics (90)
• Game 3: Celtics (115), Knicks (93)
• Game 4: Celtics (113), Knicks (121)
• Game 5: Knicks (102), Celtics (127)
• Game 6: Celtics at Knicks, Friday, May 16, 8pm. (ESPN)
• Game 7: Knicks at Celtics, Monday, May 19 at 8pm (TNT)

How to watch Celtics vs Knicks live from anywhere

If you're away from home for Knicks vs Celtics Game 6 live streams, you may find yourself unable to access your usual streaming services due to geo-restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.

A VPN is the answer: it enables you to stream geo-blocked services online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access content just as if you were at home.

How to watch Knicks vs Celtics live streams in the UK

Live stream Knicks Game 6 on ESPN, with streaming available via the Fubo 5-day free trial.

Other streaming alternatives for the Round 2 showdown include Sling TV, another of our favorite ways to watch NBA, and DirecTV.

How to watch Knicks vs Celtics live streams in the UK

TNT Sports is the primary rights holder for NBA basketball in the UK, making it the best way to watch Knicks vs Celtics Game 6 on TV.

Head to Discovery+ Premium for the Knicks live stream. It costs £30.99 for access to 30 days of TNT Sports.

Basketball fans can also go for NBA League Pass, which starts at £16.99/month

Abroad? Unlock your usual streaming service by using NordVPN.

How to watch Knicks vs Celtics Game 6 online in Australia

You can watch the Knicks vs Celtics – Game 6 of NBA playoffs – live in Australia on ESPN, streaming via Foxtel and Kayo (7-day free trial).

If you're away from Australia, but want to watch the Knicks NBA playoff live, get yourself our favorite basketball VPN, as explained above.

Where to watch Knicks vs Celtics live streams in Canada

The Knicks game is going to rock MSG, but if you can't be there in person, watch it live on TSN or Sportsnet. Neither option is free, unlike in the States, where Knicks fans can watch the game with a Fubo free trial.

You can also use NBA League Pass, from CA$27.99/month or just CA$54.99 a year.

How much are Knicks vs Celtics Game 6 tickets?

Game 6 tickets are set to be the most expensive in Knicks history. According to StubHub, Game 6 tickets are priced from $561 for Row 1, right at the very back of The Garden. There are no VIP courtside tickets but you can watch Knicks vs Celtics Game 6 live and up close from $9764.

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• Knicks vs Celtics Game 6 tips off 8pm, May 16

The NBA playoff semifinal live streams have already lived up to their early promise as being the most keenly contested in many a year as the race for the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy hots up.

In the Eastern Conference, Indiana Pacers roared into a second successive conference final by upsetting top seed Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1 in the series. The Pacers had won three of the four regular season meetings this year and got the job done in the playoffs, too, as Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points to seal the deal in Game 5.

The Pacers will face the winner of the Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Game 6 in the Eastern Conference final, with NY holding a 3-1 advantage thru four games. Worse still for the defending champion Celtics was losing star power forward Jayson Tatum to an ACL injury that may put into question his 2025/26 availability. Jalen Brunson has shone for the Knicks, who are one win away from a first conference final in a quarter-century.

In the Western Conference, top seeds Oklahoma City Thunder hold a slender 3-2 lead over the Denver Nuggets, thanks to a 31-point turn from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Nuggets badly need Nikola Jokic to shine if they're to make it through.

The Minnesota Timberwolves hold a 3-1 advantage over the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors have had to make do without the great Steph Curry, who injured his left hamstring early on in Game 1 and hasn't featured since. He'll also miss Game 5, he has confirmed. Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards have shown up for a dominant Minnesota, who need just one more win to progress.

Remember, these are seven-game series.

Follow this link for the NBA playoff bracket updates. Below we have all information for how to watch NBA playoffs conference semifinal live streams online and from anywhere.

Use a VPN to watch any NBA playoff semifinal stream

If you're away from home for the conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs, you may find yourself unable to access your usual streaming services due to geo-restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.

A VPN is the answer: it enables you to stream geo-blocked services online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access content just as if you were at home.

How to watch NBA playoff semifinal live streams in the US

The conference semifinals for the NBA playoffs will be shared between TNT, ESPN and ESPN3 in the US.

Don't have cable? Don't panic. You can stream NBA playoff seminfinals via an 'over-the-top' service such as Sling TV (our favorite option for NBA).

Sling's Orange plan gets you TNT, ESPN and ESPN3. Monthly prices start from $45.99/month but you get a discount on your first month right now.

Add the Sports Extra add-on ($11/month) to your cart and you'll get NBA TV, too.

In addition to your laptop , smartphone or tablet, you can also watch live Sling TV streams on the likes of AirTV, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Chromecast, Tivi, Vizio and select Smart TVs.

How to watch NBA playoff semifinal live streams in the UK

TNT Sports is the primary rights holder for NBA basketball in the UK, but you'll have to check their weekly schedule to find out which matches they pick for coverage.

To stream TNT Sports, you'll need a Discovery+ Premium pass for £30.99, for access to 30 days of TNT Sports.

Another streaming option, one that guarantees you can watch the match of your choosing, is NBA League Pass, which currently starts at £16.99/month, and will unlock access to every single game.

Those visiting the UK from abroad can unlock their usual streaming service by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.

How to watch NBA playoff semifinal live streams in Australia

You can watch the conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs live streams in Australia on ESPN via Foxtel or Kayo. Kayo Sports starts at a very reasonable $30 per month, with the additional carrot of a 7-day free trial.

If you're currently out of Australia but want to watch NBA playoff semifinal live streams, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as outlined earlier.

How to watch NBA playoff semifinal live streams in Canada

TSN and Sportsnet share the NBA rights in Canada for the conference playoff semifinals, but not every game is guaranteed to be shown by the broadcasters. Check local listings for more details.

It is, however, being shown on NBA League Pass, which currently starts at CA$27.99/month or just CA$54.99 for the rest of the season, and will unlock access to every single game.

If you're currently out of Canada but want to watch conference semifial live streams, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as outlined above.

NBA playoffs conference semifinal games 2025

NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Semifinals

All times ET.

• Cleveland Cavaliers (1) 1-4 Indiana Pacers (4)
  May 4: Pacers 121-112 Cavaliers
  May 6: Pacers 120-119 Cavaliers
  May 9: Cavaliers 126-104 Pacers
  May 11: Cavaliers 109-129 Pacers
  May 13: Pacers 114-105 Cavaliers
• Boston Celtics (2) vs New York Knicks (3)
  May 5: Knicks 108-105 Celtics
  May 7: Knicks 91-90 Celtics
  May 10: Celtics 115-93 Knicks
  May 12: Celtics 113-121 Knicks
  May 14: Knicks @ Celtics, 7pm, TNT
  May 16: Celtics @ Knicks (if needed), 8pm, ESPN
  May 19: Knicks @ Celtics (if needed), 8pm, TNT

NBA Western Conference Playoff Semifinals

• Oklahoma City Thunder (1) vs Denver Nuggets (4)
  May 5: Nuggets 121-119 Thunder
  May 7: Nuggets 106-149 Thunder
  May 9: Thunder 104-113 Nuggets
  May 11: Thunder 92-87 Nuggets
  May 13: Nuggets 105-112 Thunder
  May 15: Thunder @ Nuggets, 8.30, ESPN
  May 18: Nuggets @ Thunder (if needed), TBD
• Minnesota Timberwolves (6) vs Golden State Warriors (7)
  May 6: Warriors 99-88 Timberwolves
  May 8: Warriors 93-117 Timberwolves
  May 10: Timberwolves 102-97 Warriors
  May 12: Timberwolves 117-110 Warriors
  May 14: Warriors @ Timberwolves, 9.30pm, TNT
  May 18: Timberwolves @ Warriors (if needed), TBD
  May 20: Warriors @ Timberwolves (if needed), 8.30pm, ESPN

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• Pistons vs Bucks starts at 1pm ET / 6pm BST today (Sunday, April 13)

Today's Pistons vs Bucks live stream closes out the NBA regular season in style, with the return leg of a double-header. Both teams have already secured their spots in the playoffs, but Detroit have just missed out on the chance to leapfrog Milwaukee in the pecking order.

The Bucks hold the Eastern Conference's No.5 seed, with the Pistons at No.6. However, by winning their final two games the Pistons would have claimed the tiebreaker by way of conference record.

Considering thier abject start to the campaign, it's astonishing that the Pistons are in the playoff picture at all, let alone assured of automatic qualification. The additions of Tobias Harris, Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. have helped J.B. Bickerstaff turn the worst team in the NBA into an almighty stick for beating all of the tankers with.

With the No.4 Pacers agonizingly out of reach, all the Bucks can do is maintain their focus and keep getting used to winning without Damian Lillard.

Below we have all information for how to watch Pistons vs Bucks live streams online and from anywhere.

Use a VPN to watch any Pistons vs Bucks stream

If you're away from home on the final day of the NBA regular season, you may find yourself unable to access your usual streaming services due to geo-restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.

Downloading a VPN allows you to stream geo-blocked services online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access content just as if you were at home.

How to watch Pistons vs Bucks live streams in the US

The Pistons vs Bucks game is on ESPN and ESPN3 in the US.

Don't have cable? Don't panic. You can stream Pistons vs Bucks via an 'over-the-top' service such as Sling TV (our favorite option for NBA).

Sling's Orange plan gets you TNT, ESPN and ESPN3. Monthly prices start from $45.99/month but you get a discount on your first month right now.

Add the Sports Extra add-on ($11/month) to your cart and you'll get NBA TV, too.

In addition to your laptop , smartphone or tablet, you can also watch live Sling TV streams on the likes of AirTV, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Chromecast, Tivi, Vizio and select Smart TVs.

How to watch Pistons vs Bucks live streams in the UK

TNT Sports is the primary rights holder for NBA basketball in the UK, but the Pistons vs Bucks isn't one of this weekend's featured games.

That means it's exclusive to NBA League Pass, which currently starts at £16.99/month or £69.99 for the rest of the season, and will unlock access to every single game.

Those visiting the UK from abroad can unlock their usual streaming service by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.

How to watch Pistons vs Bucks live streams in Australia

You can watch Pistons vs Bucks live streams in Australia on ESPN via Foxtel or Kayo. Kayo Sports starts at a very reasonable $30 per month, with the additional carrot of a 7-day free trial.

If you're currently out of Australia but want to watch Pistons vs Bucks live streams, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.

How to watch Pistons vs Bucks live streams in Canada

TSN and Sportsnet share the NBA rights in Canada, though the Pistons vs Bucks game has slipped through the cracks.

It is, however, being shown on NBA League Pass, which currently starts at CA$27.99/month or just CA$54.99 for the rest of the season, and will unlock access to every single game.

If you're currently out of Canada but want to watch Pistons vs Bucks live streams, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.

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• Stream Florida Gators vs Houston Cougars on CBS via Paramount Plus
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• March Madness final starts today (Monday, April 7) at 8.50pm ET / 5.50pm PT / 1.50am BST / 10.50am AEDT

Today's Florida Gators vs Houston Cougars live stream in the March Madness final is the denouement to a classic NCAA College Basketball season. Some 68 teams have been whittled down to just two in the search for the college game's biggest crown.

Florida made it back to the March Madness for the first time since winning back-to-back title in 2006 an 2007 and have looked good doing it. All eyes will be on senior guard Walter Clayton Jnr, who became the first player since the great Larry Bird to post successive 30-point games in the Elite Eight and semi-finals as the Gators beat Auburn Tigers in the latter. Now the Gators need their All-American guard to go to the well one last time to get that championship.

Houston, meanwhile, pulled off a stunning late comeback to overcome fellow No.1 side Duke 70-67 in a thrilling second semi-final. Duke led be 14 points with just eight minutes remaining but LJ Cryer stepped up brilliantly to reduce that lead by 10 within three minutes. The point guard later nailed a couple of free throws to finish with 26 points and help the Cougars into a first championship game since 1984. Head coach Kelvin Sampson will take charge of his 800th game, and 300th as Houston boss – can he pick up a first big title to seal Houston's first championship?

It's matchday at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, and the atmosphere is starting to build around the stadium ahead of this evening's massive final. Can Clayton Jnr continue his best Steph Curry impression for the Gators or will the Cougars step up big for an upset? Tip-off is a matter of hours away, so make sure you get your stream sorted and get ready to enjoy the best college sport has to to offer.

Below we have all information for how to watch Florida Gators vs Houston Cougars in the March Madness college basketball live streams online, on TV and from anywhere.

Use a VPN to watch any Florida Gators vs Houston Cougars stream

If you're away from home while March Madness is on, you may find yourself unable to access your usual streaming services due to geo-restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.

Downloading a VPN allows you to stream geo-blocked services online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access content just as if you were at home.

How to watch Florida Gators vs Houston Cougars live streams in the US

Florida Gators vs Houston Cougars in the March Madness 2025 final will be show on TV channel CBS in the US. You can access CBS on cable TV, but also through cable replacement and streaming services.

If you've already cut the cord, you can get CBS through the likes of Fubo and YouTube TV. It's also worth knowing that all March Madness 2025 CBS games, including the final, will also be show on Paramount Plus, though you need the Showtime package which is $12.99 per month.

Fubo is a very complete cable replacement service which offers ABC and a 7-day free trial. Prices start from $84.99 a month.

How to watch Florida Gators vs Houston Cougars live streams in the UK

The Florida Gators vs Houston Cougars live stream is on Sky Sports in the UK. Sky TV subscribers can watch on the Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports + channels.

Sky Sports has shown the best games of March Madness, and has a total of 128 Premier League TV soccer fixtures this season, with packages starting from £22 per month. Or you can use a more flexible streaming option, Now (formerly Now TV). Now Sports memberships start at £14.99 for a day pass, or £34.99 monthly.

Those visiting the UK from abroad can unlock their usual streaming service by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

How to watch Florida Gators vs Houston Cougars live streams in Australia

You can watch March Madness 2025 live streams in Australia on Foxtel and Kayo, with games courtesy of ESPN. Kayo Sports starts at $30 per month with the benefit of a 7-day free trial.

If you're currently out of Australia but want to watch March Madness live streams, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.

How to watch Florida Gators vs Houston Cougars in Canada

College basketball fans in Canada can stream Florida Gators vs Houston Cougars in the final of March Madness on the TSN network of channels. The games will be on TSN1, TSN3, TSN4 and TSN+.

TSN+ access is included with a full TSN streaming package, which costs $20 per month, and is not available as a standalone subscription.

Away from home while March Madness is on? Simply use a VPN to watch from abroad while you're away from home.

March Madness 2025 FAQs

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Watch Dodgers vs Padres live stream

In the US, you can watch the entire Dodgers vs Padres series on MLB.TV. Game 3 is also being nationally televised on ESPN. MLB fans in Australia can tap into a free Dodgers vs Padres Game 3 live stream with a free trial of Kayo Sports. TSN and Sportsnet have split the series in Canada, while Games 2 and 3 are on BT Sport in the UK. Full details on how to watch the Dodgers vs Padres where you are just below.

Dodgers vs Padres TV schedule

Watch Dodgers vs Padres series: Game 2 preview

Two home runs from Fernando Tatis Jr helped the Padres take down the Dodgers in the first meeting of these two rivals in 2023. Game 2 takes place today with the home side looking to make this another series for the team from LA to forget after the Padres spoiled the Dodgers party last season.

The Padres had shown signs of life of late heading into last night's game already. Their gripping defeat of the Giants in Mexico City made headlines for all the right reasons for a change and they look in a strong position to continue their run of form.

The Dodgers, meanwhile, will need to dust themselves down and try again tonight. There's no J.D. Martinez to help out but LA should still have enough in the line-up to do better than their 5-2 defeat. Can they turn it around at Petco Park?

Follow our guide as we explain how you can get a Dodgers vs Padres live stream and watch MLB from anywhere.

How to watch Dodgers vs Padres: live stream MLB in the US without cable

How to watch Dodgers vs Padres from anywhere

MLB blackout rules mean that you can't use its otherwise comprehensive MLB.TV streaming service to watch teams within your own market - fine for Yankees fans living in Seattle, not so great for those in the Bronx.

It's a real pain for cord-cutters, but fortunately, VPNs help you get around this by allowing you to relocate your IP address to a different location. This means if you're an out-of-market fan that happens to be traveling to your team's home location, for example, you can still watch the game without any issues.

A VPN will also work when trying to access your regular MLB streaming service (or any other sports and entertainment streaming service) from abroad when geo-restrictions would otherwise block the coverage. VPNs are legal, secure and easy to use.

Use a VPN to watch a Dodgers vs Padres live stream from anywhere:

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Watch a NBA playoffs live stream 2023/24

Coverage of the 2024 NBA playoffs in the US is spread across ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. In this article we explain how to watch NBA live streams in various countries, with some match-ups also available via a subscription to NBA League Pass. And you can use a VPN to watch your preferred NBA live stream from abroad.

NBA 2024 playoffs: Preview

Almost a year since Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to their first ever championship, the 2024 NBA playoffs are underway to see who will be crowned the next kings of the court.

With LeBron James's LA Lakers dumped by Denver, Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks outpaced by Indiana, and Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors unable to make it out of the play-in, there's a good chance that we may see a fresh set of faces lifting the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy in June.

Or maybe we'll watch Denver double up. Only the formidable Boston Celtics won more than the Nuggets in the regular season, and their 4-1 dismantling of LeBron and co in the first round of the playoffs showed once again that they would be a force to be reckoned with.

Read as we explain how to watch NBA playoffs live streams from anywhere in the world, including the best-value streaming services that have it all.

NBA playoffs live stream: watch in the US without cable and on TV

How to watch NBA live streams from outside your country

We've set out how you can live stream NBA games in a number of countries around the world. However, if you're away travelling for pleasure or for work, you probably won't be able to tune in like you normally would at home. This is the result of geo-blocking – best understood as digital borders that restrict certain services and content to specific parts of the world.

You can hop over these digital barriers by using one of the best VPNs, which can also offer robust protection from cybercriminals and government snooping. They're really easy to use too.

Use a VPN to live stream NBA from anywhere:

How to use a VPN to watch the NBA

Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...

1. Download and install a VPN – as we say, our top choice is NordVPN.

2. Connect to the appropriate server location – open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location.

3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home.

Can I watch NBA playoffs 2024 on League Pass?

How to watch NBA playoffs 2024 in the UK

How to watch NBA playoffs 2024 in Canada

Sportsnet and TSN share NBA playoffs coverage in Canada. The official NBA schedule has details of where to watch which game.

If you get TSN as part of your cable deal, you'll be able to log in with the details of your provider for access to an NBA live stream. If you don't, you can subscribe to TSN Plus on a streaming-only basis from $8 per month.

In addition to TV, Sportsnet coverage is available via a Sportsnet Plus subscription, which starts at $179.99 per year or $19.99 per month.

In Canada, the NBA League Pass costs $19.99 per month. But bear in mind that all nationally televised games – which includes all Raptors games – are subject to blackouts and can only be watched three hours later. 

If you're unable to watch the game you want due to geo-blocking restrictions, remember that a VPN is all you need to tune back in to your preferred NBA coverage wherever you are.

How to watch NBA playoffs 2024 in Australia

When are the 2024 NBA playoffs?

The 2023/24 NBA regular season ran until Sunday, April 14. The 2024 NBA postseason began two days later.

The play-in tournament was played from Tuesday, April 16 to Friday, April 19, while the NBA playoffs will started on Saturday, April 20.

The NBA Finals are expected to begin in June 2024.

Having downed a Greek side that boasted NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Germany will be hoping to go one step further on Friday as they face Spain in the second semi-final of EuroBasket 2022.

The Germans will be hoping home advantage will be a factor once more after the hosts came back to topple the much-fancied Greeks on Tuesday, despite trailing  61-57 at the half-way stage.

Read on to find out how to watch a Germany vs Spain EuroBasket 2022 semi-final live stream from anywhere.

Dennis Schröder was on hand to score a team high of 26 points while Daniel Theis notched up 16 rebounds to pull off a shock win 107-96 win in Berlin, despite Antetokounmpo netting 31 points for Greece.

They now come up against the tournament's defending champions and top-ranked team, despite the Spanish being without star man Ricky Rubio and international retirees the Gasol brothers.

Spain had previously won their group convincingly, before dismantling Lithuania in the round of 16 in equally impressive style. 

La Roja sealed their place in the last four on Tuesday with a 100-90 victory over Finland in a match that saw Willy Hernangomez chalk up 27 points, five rebounds and a block.

Follow our guide to watch a Germany vs Spain EuroBasket 2022 semi-final live stream from all over the world.

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How to watch EuroBasket 2022 from outside your country

If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into coverage of EuroBasket 2022, it may be due to geo-blocking, best understood as a digital border that restricts services and content to specific parts of the world.

The best VPN service will help you get around these digital borders, while also offering robust protection from cybercriminals and government snooping.

Use a VPN to live stream EuroBasket 2022 from anywhere

EuroBasket 2022 schedule

(All times BST)

Friday, September 16
4.15pm - Poland vs France
7.30pm - Germany vs Spain

Sunday, September 18
4.15pm - Third-place play-off
7.30pm - Final

Surprise outfit Poland will be looking to take a further step towards an unlikely triumph at EuroBasket 2002, as they take on Olympic silver medallists France in this first semi-final in Berlin.

The Poles pulled off the shock of the tournament by stunning defending champs Slovenia in the quarter-finals with a 90-87 victory.

Read on to find out how to watch a Poland vs France EuroBasket 2022 semi-final live stream from anywhere.

Slovenia fought back from a 23-point second quarter deficit with Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić leading the resurgence as they came within one point of turning the tables in the final quarter. 

Poland neverthless held firm as they reached the last four for the first time since 1971, thanks in no small part to a superb showing from Mateusz Ponitka who claimed 26 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists in the upset.

France meanwhile required overtime to see off Italy 93-85 in their quarter-final.

Thomas Heurtel chalked up up 20 points while Rudy Gobert registered 19 and 14 rebounds as the French mounted a fourth-quarter rally for the second game in a row to claim their place in the last four of the tournament.

Follow our guide on how to watch a Poland vs France EuroBasket 2022 semi-final live stream from all over the world.

How to watch Poland vs France EuroBasket 2022 semi-final: live stream basketball in the US without cable

How to watch Poland vs France EuroBasket 2022 semi-final: live stream in the UK, Australia, Canada and the rest of the world

How to watch EuroBasket 2022 from outside your country

If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into coverage of EuroBasket 2022, it may be due to geo-blocking, best understood as a digital border that restricts services and content to specific parts of the world.

The best VPN service will help you get around these digital borders, while also offering robust protection from cybercriminals and government snooping.

Use a VPN to live stream EuroBasket 2022 from anywhere

EuroBasket 2022 schedule

(All times BST)

Friday, September 16
4.15pm - Poland vs France
7.30pm - Germany vs Spain

Sunday, September 18
4.15pm - Third-place play-off
7.30pm - Final

A who's who of NBA's biggest stars, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, and three-time All-Star Luka Doncic are in action at what is playing out to be one of the greatest European Basketball Championships ever. Doncic burst onto the scene as a relatively unknown 18-year-old when Slovenia shot to glory five years ago but who will be crowned kings of Europe this time? Now down to the quarter-finals, it's getting serious on court. Read on to find out how to watch a 2022 EuroBasket live stream from anywhere.

Spain are the top-ranked team in the competition and, after winning their group, they're through to tomorrow's quarters to face Finland after dismantling Lithuania in the round of 16. They're a very different proposition without Ricky Rubio and the Gasol brothers but still looking like the ones to beat.

Having bested the US on their way to Olympic silver last summer, France look a far more interesting proposition, and Evan Fournier and Rudy Gobert always bring it. They face a barn-storming Italy that shocked the competition by dumping Jokic and Serbia out in the previous round.

Germany vs Greece is set to be a humdinger. The Germans finished Group B on the same points as Slovenia and will not be afraid of the Greek Freak and his team. The final quarter-final game is Slovenia vs Poland – the easiest game of the round to predict? Perhaps, but will the big stars steal the show, or can an unsung hero make the difference?

Stay tuned for the quarter-finals on Wednesday and Thursday. Follow our guide to watch a 2022 EuroBasket live stream from all over the world.

How to watch EuroBasket 2022: live stream basketball in the US without cable

How to watch EuroBasket 2022: live stream in the UK, Australia, Canada and the rest of the world

How to watch EuroBasket 2022 from outside your country

If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into coverage of EuroBasket 2022, it may be due to geo-blocking, best understood as a digital border that restricts services and content to specific parts of the world.

The best VPN service will help you get around these digital borders, while also offering robust protection from cybercriminals and government snooping.

Use a VPN to live stream EuroBasket 2022 from anywhere

EuroBasket 2022 schedule

(All times BST)

Tuesday, September 13
6.15pm - Spain vs Finland
9.30pm - Germany vs Greece

Wednesday, September 14
6.15pm - France vs Italy
9.30pm - Slovenia vs Poland

Friday, September 16
6.15pm - Semi-final
9.30pm - Semi-final

Sunday, September 18
6.15pm - Third-place
9.30pm - Final

A Subway Series double-header - just what you need when your confidence is as brittle as the Yankees' is right now! The Bronx Bombers have been in horrible form since the All-Star break, and the formerly long-suffering Mets now have the chance to seal an overall Subway Series victory for the second year running. Read on to find out how to watch a Mets vs Yankees live stream, with or without cable, from anywhere in the world.

Aaron Boone's men entered part one of the Subway Series with the best record in Major League Baseball, with the single-season wins record in their sights. But since getting swept at Citi Field last month, they've become one of the worst teams around. They still hold the lead in the AL East, but that won't be the case for much longer unless some of Aaron Judge's brilliance can rub off.

The Mets are still just about ahead of the Braves in the NL East standings, and are one of several teams that now command a better record than their crosstown rivals. But a once sizeable cushion has narrowed to a sliver, and Buck Showalter needs Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer to run it back and inject a bit more of that magic into a fine season that's just stalled a little over recent days. 

It's going to be a fierce atmosphere at Yankee Stadium, but can the Pinstripers do their talking on the field? Follow our guide as we explain how to get a Mets vs Yankees live stream and watch MLB from anywhere.

Mets vs Yankees series schedule

• Game 1: Monday, August 22, 7.05pm ET - MLB.TV
• Game 2: Tuesday, August 23, 7.05pm ET - MLB.TV, TBS

How to watch Mets vs Yankees: live stream Subway Series in the US without cable

As mentioned above, game 2 of this Mets vs Yankees series is also being shown on TBS, which shows plenty more MLB action throughout the season.

If you don't have the channel on cable, it's available via OTT streaming service Sling TV, which includes many other channels that show the baseball.

The Sling Orange package costs just $35 per month and includes TBS and ESPN, with ABC coverage available via simulcasts on ESPN3, which is also included on the plan. 

Sling Blue, meanwhile, offers TBS and FS1, as well as local Fox channels in most major markets. It also costs $35 per month.

Whichever plan you choose, you can get your first month for half-price. You could also get the combined Sling Orange & Blue package, which costs $50 per month.

How to watch Mets vs Yankees live stream from anywhere

MLB blackout rules mean that you can't use its otherwise comprehensive MLB.TV streaming service to watch teams within your own market - fine for Yankees fans living in Seattle, not so great for those in the Bronx. 

It's a real pain for cord-cutters, but fortunately, VPNs help you get around this by allowing you to relocate your IP address to a different location. This means you can still be sitting in your NYC apartment, but your computer will be rerouted to a server in a different part of the country - thereby allowing you to watch the Yankees or Mets just like you would if you had a fancy cable package.

A VPN will also work when trying to access your regular MLB streaming service (or any other sports and entertainment streaming service) from abroad when geo-restrictions would otherwise block the coverage. VPNs are legal, secure and easy to use.

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Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley are the names on everyone's lips at the 2022 NHL Draft, which has Montreal written all over it. The two-day festival, which marks the end of one season and the start of another, is being held at Bell Centre, and the first overall pick belongs to the Canadiens. Whichever team you root for, read on as we explain how to get a 2022 NHL Draft live stream no matter where you are in the world.

Kingston Frontenacs center Wright, the phenom who's been scribbling his name into the history books since the age of 15, is considered one of the top North American prospects, alongside former United States National Development Program center Cooley and left-winger Cutter Gauthier, also repping the USNTDP.

Towering Turun Palloseura winger Slafkovsky is the No.1 prospect based outside Canada and the States, with Finnish winger Joakim Kemell and Slovak defenseman Simon Nemec looking set to be snapped up early on too.

The Arizona Coyotes and the Buffalo Sabres hold the joint-most first-round picks, with three each, while the Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim Ducks have two each. The Jackets are the only team to hold two of the first 15 picks. 

It's time to start dreaming, so follow our guide on how to watch a 2022 NHL Draft live stream wherever you are in the world.

NHL Draft 2022 schedule

• Round 1 - Thursday, July 7 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT / 12am BST / 9am AEST
• Rounds 2-7 - Friday, July 8 at 11am ET / 8am PT / 4pm BST / 1am AEST

2022 NHL Draft live stream: how to watch in the US without cable

How to watch a 2022 NHL Draft live stream from outside your country

Unfortunately, if you try to watch your domestic coverage of the 2022 NHL Draft from somewhere outside your home country, you'll soon find a problem - geo-blocking.

That's where the broadcaster prevents you from watching your usual feed from abroad. When this is the case, the simplest and most reliable solution is to use the best VPN service to change your IP address to a difference location. This will generally let you tune in to your local coverage, just as you would from home, and means you don't have to trawl the sketchier corners of the internet for an illegal stream.

Use a VPN to watch 2022 NHL Draft online from anywhere

How to watch the 2022 NHL Draft in Canada

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Can I watch the 2022 NHL Draft in the UK?

Unfortunately for ice hockey fans based in Blighty, there's no official broadcaster for the 2022 NHL Draft in the UK. On the bright side, that means there's no need to stay up for an event that begins at 12am BST on Thursday night...

Still, if you're keen to try out your luck, the only alternative is to use one of the best VPN service providers to tap into coverage from elsewhere, as described above.

The software is generally ideal for this as it allows you to change your IP address and appear to be in a completely different location - and all through a safe, encrypted connection. But do bear in mind that most paid streaming services do require a credit card based in the same country as the service.

Calling all Magic and Rockets fans - it's safe to be seen in public again! The NBA Draft marks the end of one chapter and the start of a new one, and Jabari Smith, Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and Jaden Ivey are the names at the top of every list. It's time to dream big, so find out how next season might just go and read on as we explain how to get a 2022 NBA Draft live stream no matter where you are in the world.

Orlando Magic have the first overall pick for the first time since 2004, but will it be the 3-point specialist from Auburn or the all-action 7-foot phenomenon from Gonzaga that they opt for?

Smith is seen as the safer choice given Holmgren's feathery frame, but if he's able to bulk up enough to handle himself against the big boys, there's a sense that the latter has a lot more strings to his bow. Duke freshman Banchero is another all-court talent with an extremely high ceiling, while Ivey, the explosive playmaker coming out of Purdue, also looks set to go early.

It's going to be an interesting night in the life of Charlotte Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak, who has two first-round picks but no head coach to scheme with, while the Portland Trail Blazers need to pull something special out of the hat to convince Dame Lillard to stick around. Whichever team you root for, follow our guide on how to watch a 2022 NBA Draft live stream wherever you are in the world.

2022 NBA Draft live stream: how to watch in the US without cable

How to watch a 2022 NBA Draft live stream from outside your country

Unfortunately, if you try to watch your domestic coverage of the 2022 NBA Draft from somewhere outside your home country, you'll soon find a problem - geo-blocking.

That's where the broadcaster prevents you from watching your usual feed from abroad. When this is the case, the simplest and most reliable solution is to use the best VPN service to change your IP address to a difference location. This will generally let you tune in to your local coverage, just as you would from home, and means you don't have to trawl the sketchier corners of the internet for an illegal stream.

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There's blue blood everywhere as the Kansas Jayhawks, Villanova Wildcats, North Carolina Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils prepare for the Final Four, and you can read on as we explain how to get a 2022 March Madness live stream and watch the NCAA basketball tournament online no matter where you are in the world. Get the Sling $10 discount for all the remaining March Madness games.

When can a school with six national championships be considered an underdog? The Tar Heels, vanquishers of the defending champions, are the lowest seeded team still in contention, and they've set up a mouth-watering clash against their fiercest rivals.

The Blue Devils are preparing to send Mike Krzyzewski into retirement in style, but what a story it would be if the Tar Heels managed to stamp all over that fairytale vision, especially with rookie coach Hubert Davis running the show.

The Jayhawks are the last No.1 seed standing, and feel that they're owed a title after the tournament they looked destined to win had to be canceled two years ago. They face the Wildcats, who destroyed them at this very stage four years ago, and look formidable with their free throw accuracy.

It's crunch time, so follow our guide below for where to watch a 2022 March Madness live stream and catch all the NCAA hoops action online from anywhere - including some great ways to watch March Madness free online in certain countries.

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March Madness Final Four bracket

Saturday, April 2

• Villanova Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks - 6.09pm ET
• Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina Tar Heels - 8.49pm ET

How to watch March Madness 2022 from outside your country

If you've mismatched a holiday or you're away on business and you want to watch your country's coverage from abroad, then you'll need to use a VPN. This will help you dial in to a location back in your home country to avoid geo-blocks and regain access to the content and services you already pay for back home.

A VPN is generally perfect for this as it allows you to change your IP address so you appear to be in a completely different location when the big game is on. 

Use a VPN to live stream March Madness from anywhere

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2022 March Madness dates and schedule

FIRST FOUR

Tuesday, March 15 - Wednesday, March 16

ROUND OF 64

Thursday, March 17 - Friday, March 18

ROUND OF 32

Saturday, March 19 - Sunday, March 20

SWEET 16

Thursday, March 24 - Friday, March 25

ELITE EIGHT

Saturday, March 26 - Sunday, March 27

FINAL FOUR

Saturday, April 2

2022 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Monday, April 4

March Madness seeds and regions 2022

West Regional

1. Gonzaga
2. Duke
3. Texas Tech
4. Arkansas
5. UConn
6. Alabama
7. Michigan State
8. Boise State
9. Memphis
10. Davidson
11. Rutgers/Notre Dame
12. New Mexico State
13. Vermont
14. Montana State
15. Cal State Fullerton
16. Georgia State

East Regional

1. Baylor
2. Kentucky
3. Purdue
4. UCLA
5. Saint Mary's
6. Texas
7. Murray State
8. North Carolina
9. Marquette
10. San Francisco
11. Virginia Tech
12. Wyoming/Indiana
13. Akron
14. Yale
15. Saint Peter's 
16. Norfolk State

South Regional

1. Arizona
2. Villanova
3. Tennessee
4. Illinois
5. Houston
6. Colorado State
7. Ohio State
8. Seton Hall
9. TCU
10. Loyola Chicago
11. Michigan
12. UAB
13. Chattanooga
14. Longwood
15. Delaware
16. Wright State/Bryant

Midwest Regional

1. Kansas
2. Auburn
3. Wisconsin
4. Providence
5. Iowa
6. LSU
7. USC
8. San Diego State
9. Creighton
10. Miami (FL)
11. Iowa State
12. Richmond
13. South Dakota State
14. Colgate
15. Jacksonville State
16. Texas Southern/Texas A&M–Corpus Christi

March Madness predictions 2022

March Madness seedings mean something, it's just not always good. Only once have all four No.1 seeds made it to the Final Four, all the way back in 2008. 

The curse of the reigning champions struck down once again this year, the Baylor Bears packing up early after falling to the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Florida were the last team to repeat all the way back in 2007, and in the past five tournaments now the defending champs have bowed out in either the first or second round.

Fellow top seeds Arizona and Gonzaga also went home with their tails between their legs, leaving Kansas as the only pre-tournament favorite still in with a shot at the title. 

2022 March Madness venues

The 2022 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament has been more or less restored to its pre-pandemic format, with games set to be played at multiple venues all around the country.

The National Championship Game will take place at Caesars Superdome, the home of the NFL's New Orleans Saints, while other big-name venues include Fiserv Forum, Chase Center, United Center and Wells Fargo Center.

The full list of venues follows:

• University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, Ohio
• Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
• KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York
• Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas
• Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, South Carolina
• PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Viejas Arena, San Diego, California
• Chase Center, San Francisco, California
• AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas
• Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• United Center, Chicago, Illinois
• Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

We've seen Karl-Anthony Towns from downtown and Obi Toppin take home the Slam Dunk Contest, but now it's all about the main event in Cleveland. So read on as we explain how to watch a 2022 NBA All-Star Game live stream online wherever you are today.

Following the entertainment of the last couple of nights, the time has come for the headline act where Team LeBron will be not-so-quietly confident of a fifth straight victory in the All-Star Game.

As has become traditional, Kevin Durant has been ruled out through injury, while King James has managed to amass a roster so talented it's not even fair.

Read on for details on how to get an NBA All-Star Game live stream and watch it online, no matter where you are in the world right now. We've also listed the All-Star rosters and other details of All-Star Weekend further down the page.

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How to watch a 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend live stream from anywhere

Unfortunately, if you try to watch your domestic coverage of the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend from somewhere outside your home country, you'll soon find a problem - geo-blocking.

That's where the broadcaster prevents you from watching your usual feed from abroad. It's a common problem for streamers all over the world, but there's an easy solution that can also help you get around blackout restrictions that sometimes apply to regular NBA games.

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2022 NBA All-Star Weekend events: schedule, times, TV channel and dates

All times are given in ET. Add 5 hours for GMT, 11 hours for AEDT, 13 hours for NZDT. Subtract 3 hours for PT.

Friday, February 18

• 7pm - All-Star Celebrity Game (ESPN)
• 9pm - Rising Stars (TNT)

Saturday, February 19

• 11am - NBA All-Star Practice (NBA TV)
• 8pm - All-Star Saturday Night (TNT)
          - Skills Challenge
          - 3-Point Contest
          - Slam Dunk Contest

Sunday, February 20

• 2pm - NBA G League Next Gem Game (NBA TV)
• 8pm - NBA ALL-STAR GAME 2022 (TNT/TBS)

NBA All-Star Game rosters 2022

Team LeBron

• LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
• Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
• Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
• DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls
• Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
• Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
• Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns
• Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat
• Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz
• Fred VanVleet, Toronto Raptors
• Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Head Coach - Monty Williams, Phoenix Suns

Team Durant

• Andrew Wiggins, Golden State Warriors
• Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
• Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
• Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies
• Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks
• Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
• Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
• Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls
• Dejounte Murray, San Antonio Spurs
• Khris Middleton, Milwaukee Bucks
• LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
• Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
• Head Coach - Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat

NBA All-Star Saturday Night 2022

Of course, it's not just about the All-Star Game. One of the main attractions of the weekend is All-Star Saturday Night, which tips off at 8pm ET / 7pm CT / 5pm PT on Saturday, February 19.

As ever, it will encompass three events: the Skills Challenge, the 3-Point Contest, and the Slam Dunk Contest.

The Skills Challenge is the first event, and pits three teams of three players against each other in a three-round competition that tests their shooting, passing and dribbling. The top two teams then face off in a half-court shot showdown.

Next is the 3-Point Contest, a two-round, timed shooting competition between eight all-stars. It's 70 seconds of mayhem for every contender, who has to rack up as many points as possible from a multitude of pre-determined shooting locations - and don't forget about those money balls.

Closing the night we have the big one, the Slam Dunk Contest, a two-round competition that will see a panel of judges rate every dunk on a scale of 6 to 10, with Cole Anthony, Jalen Green, Obi Toppin and Juan Toscano-Anderson in the spotlight and looking to impress with some outrageous aerial maneuvers.

2022 NBA All-Star Weekend host city and venues

Cleveland is hosting the NBA All-Star Weekend for the second time ever, with the All-Star Game set to be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the home of the Cavaliers.

It's also where the Rising Stars tournament and All-Star Saturday Night will play out, while the Wolstein Center will host the All-Star Celebrity Game and the NBA G League Next Gem Game.

The hands-down pick of the Christmas Day NBA basketball action sees the undisputed 3-point king Stephen Curry and his Golden State Warriors go up against the NBA's in-form side, the Phoenix Suns. You can catch the game on ABC in the U.S but read on as we explain how to get a Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors live stream and watch all the Christmas Day NBA action online from anywhere.

The last game between these two sides came earlier this month when Curry lead the charge as the Warriors ended the Suns' 18-match franchise-record winning streak with a 118-96 victory.

That defeat appears to have been something of a blip however in what's shaping up as a season for the ages for Phoenix, who recorded their 24th victory in 26 games earlier this week with a 108-90 win on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Curry, 33, who surpassed NBA legend Ray Allen's all-time three-point record earlier this month, goes up against fellow veteran point guard Chris Paul. It's a Christmas cracker that many pundits are tipping to be a dress rehearsal for the Western Conference playoff, so read on to find out how to watch a Suns vs Warriors live stream wherever you are.

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How to watch Suns vs Warriors from outside your country

Scroll down for all the ways you can watch Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors online in a number of countries around the world. But first, you should know that if you're abroad right now, you probably won't be able to watch this Christmas Day game like you normally would at home.

This is because of geo-blocking, a digital restriction that means certain streaming services are only accessible in the region they're based in. 

The simplest and most reliable solution is to use a VPN service to change your IP address to a different location. This will generally let you tune in to your local coverage, just as you would from home, and means you don't have to trawl the sketchier corners of the internet for an illegal stream.

Use a VPN to watch NBA action online from anywhere

How to use a VPN

Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...

1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN

2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location.

3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - so that's FuboTV for the US.

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Trae Young will be hoping to lead the Hawks to a revenge-filled away win this Christmas Day with their visit to the Big Apple and the New York Knicks. Are you ready for some festive hoops? Here's how to watch a Knicks vs Hawks live stream and watch all the NBA Christmas Day action online from anywhere.

The last clash between these two sides back in November saw Alec Burks bag 23 points, with Evan Fournier on target for 20 as the Knicks claimed a 99-90 victory. It was a victory win that brought Atlanta's seven-game winning streak to an end.

The Knicks pulled off a 105-91 win over the Pistons earlier in the week to finally end their a streak of their own – a five-game home losing one. A similar MVP performance from Mitchell Robinson will likely be needed here if the depleted hosts are to edge Atlanta on home turf.

The key clash for tonight's face off may however be the old vs young backcourt battle between relative veteran Derrick Rose and Hawks main man Young. Read on for how to watch the Knicks vs Hawks online and get a Christmas Day NBA live stream from anywhere.

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Knicks vs Hawks live stream: how to watch the NBA Christmas Day basketball online

How to watch Knicks vs Hawks from outside your country

Scroll down for all the ways you can watch Knicks vs Hawks online in a number of countries around the world. But first, you should know that if you're abroad right now, you probably won't be able to watch this Christmas Day game like you normally would at home.

This is because of geo-blocking, a digital restriction that means certain streaming services are only accessible in the region they're based in. 

The simplest and most reliable solution is to use a VPN service to change your IP address to a different location. This will generally let you tune in to your local coverage, just as you would from home, and means you don't have to trawl the sketchier corners of the internet for an illegal stream.

Use a VPN to watch Knicks vs Hawks action online from anywhere

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The Bucks are your reigning NBA champions for the first time since '71, and that's not the only throwback vibe we're getting in this 75th anniversary campaign. It's been a two and a half year wait, but we've finally got our beautiful 82-game regular season back! Read on as we explain how to watch an NBA live stream online wherever you are for every basketball game of the 2021/22 season.

It was the Warriors (then of Philadelphia) who triumphed at the end of the inaugural NBA season in 1946/47, and how Steph Curry and the Dubs will be desperate to bounce back after missing out on the playoffs twice in a row.

They lost to both the Grizzlies and the Lakers in the play-in tournament, though LeBron's 15th playoff adventure was the briefest of his career. Is this the year he pulls level with five-ringers Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant?

The Hawks provided last season's cinderella story, going all the way to the Conference Finals after Nate McMillan took the reins, and many are expecting the supercharged Bulls to follow in their footsteps, with DeMar DeRozan and Lonzo Ball hooking up with Zach LaVine.

And will the European takeover keep picking up pace with reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic all pushing for the top prize? Read on for details on how to get a NBA live stream and watch basketball online for every game of the 2021/22 season, no matter where you are in the world right now.

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How to watch NBA blackout games and stream from abroad

Scroll down for a guide to NBA live streaming services all over the world, but first, know that if you can't watch an NBA game on your usual TV channel or streaming service, it might be due to a coverage blackout (in the US) or a geo-blocking restriction (in international markets). 

Both can stop you from watching the coverage you want and most likely pay for, especially with many games being shown on national TV.

When either of these are the case, the simplest and most reliable solution is to use a VPN service to change your IP address to a difference location. This will generally let you tune in to your local coverage, just as you would from home, and means you don't have to trawl the sketchier corners of the internet for an illegal stream.

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Remember, there are loads of benefits to using a streaming VPN beyond just helping you regain access to services and content from abroad. One of the biggest is security: by using encrypted tunnels, VPNs give you a robust first-line of defense against cybercriminals and government snooping. This makes everyday tasks like online shopping and banking much safer, and many people choose to use one for that reason alone.

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NBA League Pass: the best way to live stream the NBA online?

As you can see, there are a number of options for streaming the NBA online. But one that keeps cropping up is NBA League Pass, the league's official streaming service.

If you want to follow your favorite team all season long or even if you want to keep up with every team in the league, it's a great way to watch the NBA from all over the world.

In the US, a yearly NBA League Pass subscription starts at $199.99 for coverage of every out-of-market game. But that's an important caveat. While this represents a solid deal for fans of teams living outside their local area, fans residing in-market will find most games subject to blackout restrictions - and it's not really a viable option as a result. 

Additionally, you have to pony up extra for access to any games shown on NBA TV. The exception, as we've said, is for out-of-market fans. If that's you, NBA League Pass is worth your consideration - and with the help of a quality VPN, you can take your coverage with you wherever you are in the country (or world).

The service offers a different packages for international markets. Obviously, local blackout restrictions don't apply internationally, either, so it's a pretty good offer - and one that's far more straightforward than what's served up in the States. 

As well as the UK, NBA League Pass covers pretty much every major international market with end-to-end hoops action apart from the US and Canada - so whether you're in Europe, South America, Asia, Oceania or anywhere else, it's well worth looking at.

As ever, if you're out of the country you subscribed to NBA League Pass in, it's likely you can use a VPN to get around these restrictions. Just follow our instructions above.

Who won the NBA finals in 2021?

Giannis may have missed out on a third MVP in a row, but he finally got the ring that his efforts have deserved, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to their first championship title for half a century.

It was a heart-breaking end to a magnificent campaign for the Phoenix Suns, who broke a 10-year playoff drought and cruised through the opening stages, before toppling at the last.

A true redemption story, the Bucks scraped back from 2-0 down after the first two games to being a point away from victory with two games left. Is it testament to Giannis's indomitable presence on the court? Could the Suns finally be running out of steam? Only time will tell, but breaking a 50-year dry spell is likely as much encouragement as any team needs. Read on as we explain how to get a Bucks vs Suns live stream and watch the NBA Playoff Final series online from anywhere.

After 123 playoff games, the wait for an NBA Finals appearance came to an end for Chris Paul, but he's not the only player competing for the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy for the first time - far from it.

Only the Suns' Jae Crowder has been here before, which makes this the greenest NBA Finals series in nearly half a century.

CP3's biggest rival for the Trophy is Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, and after suffering a nasty hyperextended knee in the Eastern Finals, he's back on form, scoring (and blocking) buckets at an alarming rate - and any question marks over his fitness will likely be quashed now.

No matter what happens, though, this clash of titans should make sparks fly on the court as both Phoenix and Milwaukee ramp up to give it their all – so read on for how to watch the Bucks vs Suns game 6 online and get an NBA Playoff Final live stream from anywhere.

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How to watch NBA Final from outside your country

Scroll down for all the ways you can watch the Bucks vs Suns series online in a number of countries around the world. But first, you should know that if you're abroad right now, you probably won't be able to watch the NBA Playoff Final like you normally would at home.

This is because of geo-blocking, a digital restriction that means certain streaming services are only accessible in the region they're based in. 

The simplest and most reliable solution is to use a VPN service to change your IP address to a different location. This will generally let you tune in to your local coverage, just as you would from home, and means you don't have to trawl the sketchier corners of the internet for an illegal stream.

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Bucks vs Suns: schedule and TV channels

Here's how this NBA Playoff Final series between Phoenix and Milwaukee looks:

• Game 1: Won by Suns 118-105
• Game 2: Won by Suns 118-108
• Game 3: Won by Bucks 120-100
• Game 4: Won by Bucks 109-103
• Game 5: Won by Bucks 123-119
• Game 6: Tuesday, July 20, TBC on ABC
• Game 7*: Thursday, July 22, TBC on ABC

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Basketball is officially back and Heat fans in Miami can now watch their favorite team play again in the 2020/21 season. As is the case with the rest of the league, the Heat will play 72 games - and while the schedule for the first half of the campaign has been released, the schedule for the second half won't get revealed until early 2021. Read on as we have all the details on how you can get a Heat live stream and watch the Miami Heat online throughout the new NBA season.

Last season, the Miami Heat finished in fifth place in the NBA’s Eastern Conference with 44 wins and 29 losses. In the postseason, the team defeated the Indiana Pacers in the first round, the Milwaukee Bucks in the conference semifinals and the Boston Celtics in the conference finals. 

While the Heat then went on to face off against the Lakers in the NBA Finals, unfortunately Miami won two out of six games and Los Angeles took home the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy.

The 2020/21 NBA season is just beginning and what better jumping off point to start keeping track of your favorite team. Lucky for you, you won’t have to miss any of the Heat’s 72 regular season games with our guide - here's how to watch the Miami Heat online and get an NBA live stream from anywhere in the world - even during NBA blackouts. 

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How to watch a Miami Heat live stream from outside your country

You may not be able to watch the Miami Heat play using your cable TV or streaming service subscription due to coverage blackout rules in the US or international geo-blocking restrictions.

When this is the case, the simplest and most reliable solution is to use a VPN service, which masks your IP address - and therefore your location - when you visit a website. 

On top of that, it gives you the ability to reroute your device's internet connection through a server in a different country or state, thereby getting you access to coverage that might not otherwise be available - even though you probably pay for it.

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Miami Heat: 2020/21 season team news

Ahead of the start of the 2020-21 season, the Miami Heat has retained 13 players from last season’s roster while also adding Avery Bradley and Moe Harkless in free agency during the offseason. The team also drafted power forward Precious Achiuwa in the first round. While Miami has been trying to add Houston’s James Harden to its roster this season, as of now the team is no longer engaging in trade talks with Rockets.

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The wait is finally over and Raptors fans in Toronto can now watch their favorite team play basketball again, as the NBA has released its schedule for the 2020/21 season and action is now under way. Keep reading as we have all the details on how you can watch a Toronto Raptors live stream - catch Raptors games online or on TV wherever you are in the world right now.

As is the case with the rest of the teams in the league, the Raptors will play 72 games this season and while the schedule for the first half of the 2020-21 regular season has been released, the schedule for the second half will be released in early 2021.

Last season the Raptors finished in second place in the Easter Conference with 53 wins and 19 losses. In the postseason, Toronto defeated the Brooklyn Nets in the first round before losing to the Boston Celtics in the conference semifinals in game seven. Will the Raptors be able to advance farther in the postseason this year and possibly go all the way?

The 2020-2021 NBA season is just beginning and what better jumping off point to start keeping track of your favorite team. Lucky for you, you won’t have to miss a single Raptors game - just follow our guide to watch the Raptors online and get an NBA live stream from anywhere in the world, even during NBA blackouts. 

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How to watch a Toronto Raptors live stream from outside your country

You may not be able to watch the Toronto Raptors play using your cable TV or streaming service subscription due to coverage blackout rules in the US or international geo-blocking restrictions.

When this is the case, the simplest and most reliable solution is to use a VPN service, which masks your IP address - and therefore your location - when you visit a website. On top of that, it gives you the ability to reroute your device's internet connection through a server in a different country or state, thereby getting you access to coverage that might not otherwise be available - even though you probably pay for it.

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Toronto Raptors: 2020/21 season team news

Ahead of the start of the 2020-21 season, the Raptors have released forwards Oshae Brissett, Henry Ellenson and Alizé Johnson. At the same time though, Toronto has elevated forward Paul Watson from a two-way contact to a full two-year NBA deal. 11 members from last year’s roster and seven members from 2018-19’s championship roster will be on the team this year along with new additions Alex Len, Henry Ellenson, Aron Baynes and DeAndre’ Bembry.

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It’s been a long few months but the wait is finally over and Warriors fans will soon be able to watch their favorite team play basketball as the NBA has released its game schedule for the 2020-21 season. Keep reading as we have all the details on how you can watch a Golden State Warriors live stream and catch every second of the action on TV or online.

Just like the rest of the teams in the league, the Warriors will play 72 games this season and while the schedule for the first half of the 2020-21 regular season has been released, the schedule for the second half will be released in early 2021.

Last year the Golden State Warriors finished at the bottom of the Western Conference in 15th place. The team won a total of 15 games during the regular season while they lost 50. For this reason, the Warriors did not make it to the playoffs last year and the team ended its seven year streak of making an appearance in the postseason. Will the Warriors be able to turn things around this year and finish higher in the Western Conference?

The 2020-2021 NBA season is just beginning and what better jumping off point to start keeping track of your favorite team. Lucky for you, you won’t have to miss any of the Warrior’s 72 regular season games with our guide to live stream the Golden State Warriors from anywhere in the world even during NBA blackouts. 

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How to watch a Golden State Warriors live stream from outside your country

You may not be able to watch the Golden State Warriors play using your cable TV or streaming service subscription due to coverage blackout rules in the US or international geo-blocking restrictions.

When this is the case,the simplest and most reliable solution is to use a VPN service, which masks your IP address - and therefore your location - when you visit a website. On top of that, it gives you the ability to reroute your device's internet connection through a server in a different country or state, thereby getting you access to coverage that might not otherwise be available - even though you probably pay for it.

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Golden State Warriors: 2020/21 season team news

The Golden State Warriors were expecting to have a big addition to their team by bringing on Chinese player Jeremy Lin from the Beijing Ducks. However, as a letter of clearance was not obtained from his former team ahead of the December 19 deadline, the deal has fallen apart. 

The Warriors could still manage to sign Lin but the team would have to pay a penalty. While Lin won’t be coming from the G-League to the NBA, former Hofstra star Elijah Pemberton has been signed-and-waved by the Warriors and will soon be playing in the NBA’s minor league.

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The wait is finally over and Clippers fans will be able to watch their favorite team play basketball soon as the NBA has released its game schedule for the 2020-21 season. Keep reading as we have all the details on how you can watch the Clippers online and get an NBA live stream from anywhere in the world.

Just like the rest of the teams in the league, the Clippers will play 72 games this season and while the schedule for the first half of the 2020-21 regular season has been released, the schedule for the second half will be released in early 2021.

Last year the Clippers finished second in the Western Conference with the Lakers finishing in first place. Although the team didn’t clinch the conference, they still managed to finish the season with 49 wins and 23 losses. The Clippers also made it to the 2020 NBA Playoffs where they defeated the Dallas Mavericks in the first round before losing to the Denver Nuggets in the conference semifinals.

The 2020-2021 NBA season is just beginning and what better jumping off point to start keeping track of your favorite team. Lucky for you, you won’t have to miss any of the Clipper’s 72 regular season games with our guide to live stream the LA Clippers from anywhere in the world even during NBA blackouts. 

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How to watch a LA Clippers live stream from outside your country

You may not be able to watch the LA Clippers play using your cable TV or streaming service subscription due to coverage blackout rules in the US or international geo-blocking restrictions.

When this is the case, the simplest and most reliable solution is to use a VPN service, which masks your IP address - and therefore your location - when you visit a website. On top of that, it gives you the ability to reroute your device's internet connection through a server in a different country or state, thereby getting you access to coverage that might not otherwise be available - even though you probably pay for it.

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LA Clippers: 2020/21 season team news

After playing for a handful of NBA teams including the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks during his time in the league, Ty Lue will be the head coach of the LA Clippers during the 2020-21 season. Lue spent last season with the team as its lead assistant coach and this year he plans on utilizing Kawhi Leonard to emulate the likes of Michael Jordan and the late Kobe Bryant.

The Clippers will have to turn things around big time for their season opener against the Lakers as the team lost all three of its preseason games against its home town rival and the Utah Jazz.

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The wait is over and Lakers fans will be able to watch their favorite team play basketball soon as the NBA has released its schedule for the 2020-21 season. Keep reading as we have all the details on how you can watch the Los Angeles Lakers from anywhere in the world.

The Lakers will hold their season opener in their home town of Los Angeles where they’ll take on their long-time rivals the LA Clippers at the Staples Center on Tuesday, December 22. Just like the rest of the teams in the league, the Lakers will play 72 games this season and while the schedule for the first half of the 2020-21 regular season has been released, the schedule for the second half will be released in early 2021.

Last season the Los Angeles Lakers won 52 games out of a total of 71 games before going on to win the Western Conference. The team faced off against the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals where Los Angeles managed to win four out of a possible seven games. As a result, the Lakers won their first NBA championship in ten years. Will Los Angeles win another championship this year and set themselves up for a three peat attempt in 2022?

The 2020-2021 NBA season is just around the corner and what better jumping off point to start keeping track of your favorite team. Lucky for you, you won’t have to miss any of the Laker’s 72 regular season games with our guide to live stream the Los Angeles Lakers from anywhere in the world even during NBA blackouts. Keep reading and we’ll show you exactly how to watch every game on TV or online.

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How to watch a Los Angeles Lakers live stream from outside your country

You may not be able to watch the Los Angeles Lakers play using your cable TV or streaming service subscription due to coverage blackout rules in the US or international geo-blocking restrictions.

When this is the case, the simplest and most reliable solution is to use a VPN service, which masks your IP address - and therefore your location - when you visit a website. On top of that, it gives you the ability to reroute your device's internet connection through a server in a different country or state, thereby getting you access to coverage that might not otherwise be available - even though you probably pay for it.

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Los Angeles Lakers: 2020/21 season team news

Ahead of the 2020/21 NBA season, Los Angeles has started off on a major overhaul of its roster by trading Danny Green, Quinn Cook, Dwight Howard, Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley and JaVale McGee. However, the Lakers have also added some new players to their roster including Dennis Schröder, Wesley Matthews, Montrezl Harrell and Marc Gasol.

The Lakers have made their intention of aiming to win back to back championships this year clear and the team is among the thirteen NBA teams that have managed to win consecutive titles in the past. In fact, Los Angeles has actually won consecutive championships three times with the first time being in 1987-1988. From 2000-2002 the Lakers won the NBA championship three times in a row and in 2009-2010, the team did so twice.

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After the first ever March Madness cancellation, it's a huge relief to welcome college basketball back - though naturally the 2020/21 season promises to be a bit different to previous years. Read on as we explain how to watch an NCAA college basketball live stream - whatever your school and whatever their conference, this is where you'll be able to glimpse the NBA stars of tomorrow.

For the first time ever, there are no defending champions for the 2020/21 NCAA  basketball season. College hoops was one of the first victims of the coronavirus on the sporting calendar this year, but now we can settle in again and tune into the on-court thrills and spills again - with well over 300 teams in contention.

A couple more things to know about: the minimum number of games each team has to play in order to qualify for March Madness and the season-ending NCAA championships has been heavily reduced to 13, and teams can play up to 27 regular-season games, including a minimum of four non-conference games. 

On the men’s side, this can comprise 24 regular-season games plus one multi-team event up to three games, OR 25 regular-season games and one multi-team event up to two games, OR 25 regular-season games and no multi-team events. On the women's side, teams can play 23 regular-season games and one multi-team event up to four games, OR 25 regular-season games and no multi-team events.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are early favorites in the men's competition, while on the women's side it's hard to look past the South Carolina Gamecocks - but with the circumstances what they are, just about anything could genuinely happen. Except for a first national champion from the Ivy League ranks, of course, as the conference has opted-out of the 2020/21 season.

Ivy League having canceled all winter sports because of Covid-19 concerns. But whoever you're rooting for, if your team's playing, our guide explains how to watch an NCAA college basketball live stream this season.

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How to watch NCAA college basketball in the US

• Sling TV $45+ per month - Sling TV gives you access to regional sports networks, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, Fox Sports 1, SEC Network and the ACC Network with the optional sports package add-on. However, the service does not include local channels or CBS. While you could opt for either the Sling Orange or Sling Blue package, the combined Orange & Blue package is potentially your best bet for watching college basketball this season.

• fuboTV  $59.99 +per month - fuboTV gives you access to local channels, regional sports networks, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, Fox Sports 1 and the Pac-12 Network but does not include ESPN. That's a blow for big national games, but it's a better option for local coverage and therefore fans of smaller schools that might not get selected for primetime.

While these are our favorites, there's plenty more OTT options that you might want to consider, depending on your viewing needs and budget. 

They include:

• ESPN+ $5.99 per month - ESPN+ will live stream select college basketball games (and loads of other sport!) throughout the season.
• AT&T TV Now starting at $50 per month - AT&T’s streaming service includes local channels, regional sports networks, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, Fox Sports 1 and the SEC Network.
• Hulu with Live TV $54.99 per month - Hulu with Live TV gives you access to local channels, regional sports networks, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and the SEC Network.
• YouTube TV $65 per month - YouTube TV includes local channels, regional sports networks, ACC Network, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, Fox Sports 1 and SEC Network.

How to live stream college basketball from outside your country

If you're currently abroad or there's no official broadcast option in your country, then you’ll need to use a VPN to dial in to a location in the US that does have coverage.

A VPN is perfect for this as it allows you to change your IP address so you appear to be in a completely different location. They're surprisingly easy to use, too! We’ve tested hundreds of VPNs and can heartily recommend ExpressVPN as the best one right now.

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How to watch an NCAA college basketball live stream worldwide with ESPN Player

In some countries, you may be baffled by the fact that college basketball is just as popular as the NBA among some fans. But if you want to know what all the fuss is about or you're a US expat wanting to catch the college basketball, then ESPN Player has you covered in other countries around the world.

It's available in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa and parts of Asia and comes at a cost of £9.99/€11.99 for the next month (or £69.99/€79.99 for a whole year).

That gets you live and on-demand coverage of most college basketball games in the 2020-21 season as well as access to other live sports events, ESPN originals and ESPN Films on-demand. The service also supports both desktop and mobile, so you’ll never miss a game.

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It's got to that stage in this Lakers vs Heat duel where we just can't predict what will happen next. Will game 6 see LeBron, Anthony and the rest finally steamroller their way to the 2020 NBA championship? Or will Jimmy Butler come up with another MVP-like triple double and take it to sudden death? What we do know, at least, is how to get an LA Lakers vs Heat live stream - and no matter where you are in the world.

This season marks the first time the Lakers have appeared in the finals since their title-winning 2010 team, and sees LeBron James back in the finals after a one-season hiatus. King James is facing his former team Miami Heat, whom he led to consecutive NBA titles back in 2012 and 2013.

He and Anthony Davis have, predictably, been the stars of the show so far, leading the Lakers to 116-98 and 124-114 victories in the first two encounters. The Heat got the fire going for game 3 and stormed to a 115-104 victory, with Jimmy Butler's exceptional 40-point triple double leading the way. The teams then took a win apiece on Tuesday and Friday, to set up a huge Sunday night encounter with the series set at 3-2 in the Lakers favor.

Los Angeles confirmed their place in the Finals after finishing off the Denver Nuggets fairy tale. While the Miami Heat had to wait until Game 6 to book their place in the Finals, eventually seeing off the Boston Celtics to take the Eastern Conference crown.

As it did in the 'regular' season and playoffs, all the action is taking place without fans at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Florida - part of Disney World, yes, but certainly no holiday given the circumstances.

It's so far been a fascinating and unique NBA Finals series, so read on as we explain how to watch a LA Lakers vs Miami Heat live stream and catch it from anywhere in the world today.

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How to watch the 2020 NBA Final playoffs from outside your country

We have watching options for the US, Canada, UK and Australia below (as well as key information about the NBA League Pass), but if you're abroad you may not be able to watch a Lakers vs Heat live stream using your usual cable TV or streaming service, due international geo-blocking restrictions.

When this is is the case, the simplest and most reliable solution is to use a VPN service, which lets you change your IP address - and therefore your location - when you visit a website. On top of that, it gives you the ability to reroute your device's internet connection through a server in a different country or state, thereby getting you access to coverage that might not otherwise be available - even though you may pay for it.

VPNs are good for more than watching NBA abroad, however. You're securing your online activity with a range of safety net features that keep your data private while also getting you into geo-blocked websites or Netflix regions.

2020 NBA Finals full schedule

Game 1: Lakers won 116-98

Game 2: Lakers won 124-114

Game 3: Heat won 115-104

Game 4: Lakers won 102-96

Game 5: Heat won 111-108

Game 6: Lakers at Heat - Sunday, Oct. 11, 7.30pm ET / 4.30pm PT*

Game 7: Heat at Lakers - Tuesday, Oct. 13, 9pm ET / 6pm PT*

* = if required

LA Lakers vs Miami Heat live stream: how to watch Game 6 in the US

• Sling TV from $30 per month - ABC can be added to a Sling TV subscription by adding a local channel bundle.
• AT&T Now: Has numerous plans, the cheapest being $65 p/m for over 40 channels, which includes ABC as well as HBO. As ABC is only available in select markets you should check to ensure you have access to the channel's live stream.
• Hulu with Live TV $54.99 per month - Hulu with Live TV gives you access to ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX in most areas as well as to ESPN channels.

Just remember that if you already subscribe to one of these services or normally have access to ABC on your TV at home, all you need is a good VPN and you can watch the LA Lakers vs Miami Heat series live just like you would from your sofa - and our top pick, ExpressVPN, will give you 3-months free if you sign up for an annual deal. 

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Is NBA League Pass the best way to live stream basketball?

If you've been shopping for ways to pick up a Lakers vs Heat live stream online, then you've likely come across the NBA League Pass. As the league's official streaming service, it offers coverage of plenty of games and is available all around the world. 

However, if you're in the US, the NBA League Pass won't show you any of the Finals action live. That's because it's being broadcast on national TV, rendering your League Pass effectively useless.

NBA League Pass is an international service, so you'll be able to find different packages to suit international markets as well. In the UK, for example, a £24.99 annual fee gets you access to every remaining NBA game, without blackout restrictions or qualms over nationally televised broadcasts. 

As ever, if you're out of the country you subscribed to NBA League Pass in, it's likely you can use a VPN to get around these restrictions - based on comprehensive testing, we rate ExpressVPN as the best and it offers a free trial so you can check it out, no strings attached.

After a 10-year absence, the NBA is finally returning to Paris and today you’ll get to see the Charlotte Hornets go up against the Milwaukee Bucks at the AccorHotels Arena. We’re here to make sure you catch every minute of today’s game - see how to get a Hornets vs Bucks live stream regardless of where in the world you are.

Charlotte is going into today’s game 15-30 after a less than stellar season and the team is almost at the bottom of the Eastern Conference in 12th place. The NBA Paris Game 2020 will mark the Hornets’ second game in Paris as the team played a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors in France’s capital back in 1994. Can Nicolas Batum help the Hornets secure a win in his home country?

Milwaukee currently holds the top spot in the NBA’s Eastern Conference with a record of 39-6. While this will be the Bucks first game in France, the team did play a regular-season game in London in 2015. Will three-time NBA All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo be able to lead the Bucks to victory against the Hornets in Paris?

We can see why you wouldn't want to miss all the action when the NBA comes to France - we’ll show you how to get a NBA Paris game 2020 live stream of Hornets vs Bucks from anywhere in the world.

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Watch the Hornets vs Bucks game online from outside your country

If you want to watch this basketball game in the US, UK, Canada or Australia, then we have that information for you a bit further down this page.

The problems start if you're abroad while it's on as your coverage will be geo-blocked by the broadcaster. It's certainly annoying, but you can still watch (and you don't even have to slum it with a grainy, illegal feed you've found on Reddit) thanks to a VPN. These services let you change the IP address of your laptop or mobile to one in a different state or country which does have a stream. And it's not even hard to do.

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After two weeks of superb hoop-shooting action, the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup is finally upon us, with Spain taking on Argentina in the grand final. You can watch the match as it happens from anywhere by following our Spain vs Argentina live stream guide below.

Argentina eased past France 80-66 on Friday to advance while Spain battled to a 95-88 win over Australia to put them them once step away from being crowned world champions.

Today's showdown will bring to an end a long wait for big stage glory for one of the teams. It’s been seven years since Spain’s men’s basketball team last played for a global title (the 2012 London Olympic Games). For Argentina, it was 15 years ago in this very tournament. While Spain won their last appearance in a World Cup Final back in 2006, you have to go back to the inaugural event back in 1950 for Argentina's last taste of sweet gold medal success.

Argentina have confounded expectations throughout the tournament, revelling in their underdog status to see off the likes of Russia and Serbia during their unbeaten journey to today's final. Their dominate semi-final win over France saw another masterclass from ageless Shanghai Sharks veteran Luis Scola, with the 39-year-old notching up 28 points and 13 rebounds, earning him a “M-V-P” chant from his teammates in the dressing room following the match.

Argentina will need a similar showing from Scola today if they're to beat Spain. The South Americans once again go into today's game as the less-fancied team, but who would want to bet against them on the run that they're on?

Ranked number 2 in the world, unlike Argentina, Spain has a host of players familiar to watchers of the NBA. Phoenix Suns star Ricky Rubio and Toronto Raptors centre Marc Gasol have been their best players, with Gasol the star of the show in Spain's double overtime semi-final win over Australia,  scoring 33 points on 11-of-19 shooting in 39 minutes. 

Who will win today's showdown? You can follow our guide below to getting a Spain vs Argentina 2019 Basketball World Cup Final live stream from pretty much anywhere you happen to be.

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How to live stream the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Final from outside your country

ESPN+ has the Basketball World Cup live stream coverage in the US and we'll talk you through your options in Australia, the UK and Canada below.

But if you try to watch your domestic coverage online while out of the country, you'll soon discover that you can't due to geo-blocking. It's annoying but by using a VPN and simply changing the IP address of your laptop, mobile or TV streamer back to your own country, you can watch as if you were back at home.

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How to stream the Basketball World Cup Final live in the UK 

The 18th edition of the FIBA Basketball World Cup was blown wide open after the USA were defeated by France in the round of eight. But that now feels like a distant memory as Spain and Argentina prepare to battle it out for the trophy and the title. And you're in the right place to discover how to get a Basketball World Cup live stream from your corner of the Earth.

The 2019 edition is taking place in China across eight different venues. While usually held every four years, there's been a bit of a longer wait for Basketball fans this time out, with the tournament delayed by a year, meaning it now falls out of sync with the FIFA World Cup for the first time. There's also a new expanded format, with 32 teams now taking part, up from the previous 24.

Two-time defending champions USA went into the tournament as clear favorites, but they suffered a shock (yet comprehensive) defeat at the hands of France. Having qualified for the 2010 Olympics, they'll be expecting much more success there with the likes of Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving, Paul George and Anthony Davis all likely to throw their hats into the ring.

And to be fair, the chasing pack this time out has looked stronger than ever. Spain were tipped by many at the start to be genuine contenders and have safely made it through to final. While Argentina took out France in the other semi-final on Friday.

Beyond the tournament itself there's more at stake - the  FIBA World Cup will this year act as qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, with seven of the twelve spots up for grabs (the top two finishers from both Europe and the Americas, along with the top one from each of Africa, Asia and Oceania).

If you want to know where you'll be able to watch all the action - it's ESPN+ if you're in the US - we'll tell you exactly where you can catch it online with our 2019 Basketball World Cup live stream guide below.

How to watch the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 from outside your country

Below we have a full rundown of your viewing options for the 2019 Basketball World Cup in different countries - check out how to watch in the US (where ESPN+ will be streaming the tournament in its entirety), the UK, Canada and Australia.

The problems start when you try to watch your domestic coverage online while out of the country. Give it a go and you'll quickly find your stream in geo-blocked.

That's super annoying, but not unavoidable. We've found that using a Virtual Private Network - or VPN - to be a handy solution. You select a server in your home country and then watch as if you were sat back at home on your couch.

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 fixtures

Semi-finals

Spain vs Australia - Friday, September 13 - Times TBD

Argentina vs France - Friday, September 13 - Times TBD

Final

SF1 vs SF2 - Sunday, September 13 - 8pm local time (8am ET, 5am PT, 10pm AEST)

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If you've recovered from the playoffs excitement, it's NBA Draft time. The 2019 NBA basketball season ended in thrilling fashion with the Toronto Raptors taking the Game 6 victory and dethroning the Golden State Warriors. Now NBA teams and fans across the US are eagerly awaiting the 2019 NBA Draft where the league’s 30 teams will pick from among the top college players to fill out their rosters for next season. We'll tell you how to get an NBA Draft live stream wherever you are.

The NBA Draft is a system designed to bring new and upcoming players to the NBA from all over world. The first draft was held in 1950 and the process has continued every year since with 1980 marking the first year the draft was televised. In 2006, the rules of the draft changed so that players had to be at least 19-years-old before they could join the NBA though college players who have finished their four-year college eligibility are automatically eligible for selection.

Today we'll we’ll finally find out where prized college prospects such as Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, RJ Barrett, Darius Garland and Jarrett Culver will end up. 

The New Orleans Pelicans have a massive advantage in the 2019 NBA Draft. Not only do they have the number one choice, but they also traded Anthony Davis to the LA Lakers in order to get the number four choice, too. The Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks go second and third, while the newly crowned Toronto Raptors will have to wait for the 59th best player.

If you’re a basketball fan in the US, Europe or anywhere else in the world, we’ll show you exactly how to watch a 2019 NBA Draft live stream on either your television, computer or even on your mobile devices so you’ll know which players to look out for when the 2019-20 NBA season kicks off in October.

Watch an NBA Draft live stream from outside your country

If you're eager to watch but find yourself abroad while the draft takes place, you'll soon discover that access to watching is geo-blocked.

Annoying, but not the end of the world as you can override this by using a VPN. Pick one of the VPN providers listed below, download their software and you’ll be able to change your IP address to one back home so you can access a 2019 NBA Draft live stream from anywhere in the world. 

How to watch the NBA draft: US live stream 

If you live in the US and have a television and a cable subscription, ESPN is your best option for watching the 2019 NBA Draft live. The network’s coverage will begin at 7pm ET, 4pm PT today, and you can also live stream the draft on WatchESPN or via the WatchESPN app though you will have to login using your cable subscription details.

If you’re a cord cutter without a cable subscription, there are a lot of options to stream the draft online using services that include ESPN such as DirecTV Now, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV and YouTube TV.

Die hard basketball fans who already own or are considering signing up for the NBA League Pass may be able to watch every game during the regular season but unfortunately we understand that the 2019 NBA Draft will not be shown on the service. 

How to watch a 2019 NBA Draft live stream in the UK 

NBA fans in the UK with a Sky Sports subscription can watch on the Sky Sports Arena channel. If you’re out and about during the draft, you can also watch it on the Sky Go app. You'll have to put the coffee on though, as the event doesn't start until midnight.

If you want to catch the Sky coverage online but are outside the UK, then you'll need to download and install a VPN and relocate your IP to a UK location.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached the last four NBA Finals, but with LeBron James - leaving the team for the Los Angeles Lakers - the team could be in trouble this season. During last year’s NBA Finals, the team was defeated by the Golden State Warriors 4-1 and the rivalry between the two teams will likely continue this season.

With the LeBron James era at an end, all eyes will be on Kevin Love to lead the Cavaliers to victory. Last year, he shot 49.4 per cent from the field and 41.5 per cent from the 3-point line. Love will have to keep up this momentum if the team hopes to make it back to the NBA Finals this year.

Whether you’re a cord cutter or a die-hard Cavaliers fan that simply can't miss a game, we’ll show you how to watch every Cavs game this season so that you don’t miss a single basket at the Quicken Loans Arena. And if you just want full basketball coverage, then our guide to live streaming every single NBA game is the page to check out.

How to live stream the Cleveland Cavaliers online

While there are a number of options for streaming the NBA online (more below), avid basketball fans need to look no further than NBA League Pass. 

If you’re interested in following your favorite team all season or even if you want to keep up with every team in the league, the NBA’s own streaming service is our first choice for streaming basketball online. 

With NBA Team Choice, you get access to every live game for the Cleveland Cavaliers alone with full replays and audio broadcasting available as well for $119.99/£99.99 a year. NBA League Pass gives you the same coverage but instead of having access to just Cavs games, you can watch live games for every team in the NBA for $199.99/£184.99. Basketball fans who want the complete package though will have to sign up for NBA League Pass Premium which gives you access to all teams and in-arena streams for $249.99/£214.99 a year.

NBA League Pass offers the most content by far but there is a catch, NBA blackouts still apply so you won’t be able to view local games live. Don’t worry though as we’ll show you exactly how to get around these restrictions below.

Live stream the Cavaliers in Cleveland and during blackout games

If there is no official broadcast option in your country, a game is not playing in Ohio due to an NBA blackout or you're looking to make the most of that NBA League Pass subscription, then you'll need to use a VPN service to dial in to a location in the US (or outside of the US if your streaming basketball via the international version of NBA League Pass) that does have coverage.

A VPN is perfect for this as it allows you to change your IP address so you appear to be in a completely different location. We’ve tested hundreds of VPNs and can recommend these as the three best VPNs currently available: 

Other ways to watch the Cleveland Cavs online

The NBA League Pass won't be for everyone. If you want a paid option that includes other television and sports, then going for a more all-encompassing plan might be better for you. Below are some other cord-cutting options to consider:

• Sling TV $20 per month - Sling TV's Orange bundle gives users access to ESPN, ESPN 2 and TNT which covers ESPN's Wednesday and Friday broadcasts, TNT's Thursday night double-header, All-Star Weekend and most of the first three rounds of the playoffs including the entire conference finals.
• Playstation Vue $40 per month - Playstation Vue's Access bundle lets you watch all of the games shown on ESPN, ESPN 2 and TNT. NBA TV is also available on the service as well.
• DirecTV Now $50 per month - DirecTV Now gives customers access to 100 channels including regional sports channels. With the service you'll be able to watch Comcast SportsNet, Fox Sports and the YES Network.
• Hulu with Live TV $40 per month - Hulu with Live TV includes CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN.
• YouTubeTV $40 per month - YouTubeTV gives you access to CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN. YouTubeTV also recently announced that it will offer NBA League Pass this season.