How to watch NBA 2025/26: live stream every game, TV channels

Watch NBA 2025/26 live streams as the Oklahoma City Thunder defend their championship following the dramatic 7-game Finals victory over the Indiana Pacers last time out. Below we have all the info on how to watch NBA basketball from anywhere in the world with details on worldwide TV channels, broadcasters and streaming online.

It's one of the hardest seasons in years to call after all the player moves that have taken place in 2025. It's now been over five years since the LA Lakers have won a championship, but you wouldn't bet against them to roar back into contention in Luka Dončić's first full season and with a likely farewell to the legendary LeBron James.

Having had their rosters strengthened by Kevin Durant, Desmond Bane and Myles Turner respectively, the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic and Milwaukee Bucks will be hoping to go deep into the postseason, and much attention will be paid to rookie Cooper Flagg's first year in a Dallas Mavericks jersey.

Elsewhere, the likes of the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors are expected to challenge in the Western Conference, while the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks and 2024 champions Boston Celtics will all like their chances in the East.

Here's where to watch NBA 2025/26 live streams online from anywhere.

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How to watch NBA 2025/26 live streams in the US

National coverage of the 2025/26 NBA season is shared between an array of TV channels and streaming services, including ABC, ESPN (on TV and through the ESPN app), NBC (on TV and through the Peacock streaming service) and Amazon Prime Video. Between them they will show 247 national games.

If you're a cord cutter, Sling TV is an OTT service that gives access to a good proportion of nationally televised games. Its Sling Orange package ($4.99 a day, $14.99 a week, $45.99 a month) carries ESPN. Go for an Orange + Blue plan for $66 per month and you'll get access to ABC and NBC in selected cities, too. Add the Sports Extra bolt-on ($11 a month) to your cart and you get NBA TV, too.

B-ball fans can watch every out-of-market game live or on-demand with the NBA League Pass, which you can pick up from $16.99 a month or $109.99 for the entire 2025/26 season.

This season's NBA Finals are set to be broadcast exclusively by ABC.

How to watch NBA 2025/26 live streams in Canada

In Canada, NBA 2025/26 coverage is shared between Sportsnet and TSN. Both will carry 41 Toronto Raptors games each.

That means you can also watch online thanks to their respective Sportsnet+ ($29.99 a month / $24.99 a year) and TSN+ ($8 a month / $80 a year) streaming platforms.

The NBA League Pass will clear up the rest of the out-of-market fixtures, costing from $19.99 a month or $184.99 for the 2025/26 season.

If you already subscribe to these services but find yourself outside Canada, download a VPN and watch NBA games as if you were back at home.

How to watch NBA 2025/26 live streams in the UK

NBA 2025/26 action is split between Sky Sports and Amazon Prime Video in the UK.

Sky Sports will show more than 100 games. Packages start from £20 per month or you can get a more flexible Now Sports membership starting from £14.99 for a day pass.

Amazon Prime has the rights to show 86 regular season games and a selection of postseason, too. A year’s subscription costs £95 a year or £8.99 a month after its 30-day free trial.

Alternatively, die-hard fans might want to check out NBA League Pass, which costs from £16.99 a month or £114.99 for the whole season and will unlock access to every single NBA game of the 2025/26 season.

Outside the UK? You’ll might need to download a VPN, as detailed above, to watch your usual stream from abroad.

How to watch NBA 2025/26 live streams in Australia

Aussies can watch around 200 live NBA games on ESPN via Foxtel, which can also be live-streamed via Foxtel Now.

All ESPN games can also be streamed through your choice of either the excellent sports streaming platform Kayo Sports (from $30 a month after a 7-day free trial or your first month for $1) or Disney Plus (from $15.99 a month or $159.99 for a year).

Amazon Prime Video, costing $9.99 a month or $79 a year, also has rights to show 66 regular games this season. new and some returning customers can try it out first with a 30-day free trial.

For the most comprehensive coverage, there's also the NBA League Pass, from $24.99 a month or $174.99 for the season.

Not in Australia right now? Use a VPN if you're away from home, in order to tap into your usual domestic NBA coverage from anywhere.

How to watch NBA 2025/26 live streams in Rest of World

With only a few exceptions (e.g. China, Iran, Russia) the NBA League Pass is available worldwide and showing every game of the 2025/26 season. Click through to see the pricing where you are.

Many countries also show games on TV and online through their domestic broadcasters:

Africa

NBA broadcast rights are held by ESPN, which provides coverage to sub-Saharan countries. Some games in South Africa will also be shown by Amazon Prime Video.

Americas

Europe

Middle East and North Africa

The NBA 2025/26 rights in MENA countries are generally held by beIN Sports. The exception is Israel, where Sport 5 will show the basketball this year.

Asia

Oceania

ESPN and Amazon Prime Video are the official NBA broadcasters in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands.