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With more ways than ever before to watch NBA basketball, GOAL brings you everything you need to know on how to watch tonight's games.
The new season will be broadcast on multiple platforms as the league signed new rights deals. From online streaming services to local TV listings, below is every bit of information you need.
Scroll down to the bottom for a comprehensive look by team, where you'll also find our recommendation for the best online streaming service and best cable provider to watch your favourite team.
Upcoming NBA US TV schedule
Key Dates for 2025-26 NBA Season
Here are the key dates for the upcoming season:
- Oct 31 – Nov 28, 2025: Emirates NBA Cup
- Nov 1, 2025: NBA Mexico City Game (Detroit Pistons vs Dallas Mavericks)
- Dec 9 – 10, 2025: NBA Cup Quarterfinals
- Dec 13, 2025: NBA Cup Semifinals
- Dec 16, 2025: NBA Cup Championship
- Dec 25, 2025: NBA Christmas Day Slate
Mid-Season & All-Star (2026)
- Jan 15, 2026: NBA Berlin Game (Orland Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies)
- Jan 18, 2026: NBA London Game (Orlando Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies)
- Feb 5, 2026: NBA Trade Deadline
- Feb 13 – 15, 2026: NBA All-Star Weekend
- Feb 15 - 75th NBA All-Star Game
Postseason (2026)
- Apr 12, 2026: Regular Season End
- Apr 14 – 17, 2026: SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament
- Apr 18, 2026: NBA Playoff Start
- May 5 – 6, 2026: Conference Semi-Final Start (Approx.)
- May 20, 2026: Conference Final (Approx.)
- June 4, 2026: NBA Finals Games 1
Best online streaming service to watch NBA basketball
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The two best online streaming services to watch NBA basketball are Fubo and DirecTV Stream.
While DirecTV Stream holds the advantage of carrying TNT, which Fubo does not, which is the best choice for you will be determined by which service carries the Regional Sports Network you need to see your local team.
National NBA TV coverage - Fubo vs DirecTV Stream
| Network | Fubo | DirecTV Stream |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | ✔ | ✔ |
| ESPN | ✔ | ✔ |
| NBA TV | ✔ | ✔ |
| TNT | ✘ | ✔ |
Local NBA TV coverage - Fubo vs DirecTV Stream
| Team | Channel | Fubo | DirecTV Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | FanDuel Sports Network Southwest | ✔ | ✔ |
| Boston Celtics | NBC Sports Boston | ✔ | ✔ |
| Brooklyn Nets | YES Network | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charlotte Hornets | FanDuel Sports Network Southeast | ✔ | ✔ |
| Chicago Bulls | Chicago Sports Network | ✘ | ✔ |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | FanDuel Sports Network Ohio | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dallas Mavericks | TEGNA | ✘ | ✔ |
| Denver Nuggets | Altitude | ✔ | ✔ |
| Detroit Pistons | FanDuel Sports Network Detroit | ✔ | ✔ |
| Golden State Warriors | NBC Sports Bay Area | ✔ | ✔ |
| Houston Rockets | Space City Home Network | ✔ | ✔ |
| Indiana Pacers | FanDuel Sports Network Indiana | ✔ | ✔ |
| Los Angeles Clippers | FanDuel Sports Network SoCal | ✔ | ✔ |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Spectrum SportsNet | ✔ | ✔ |
| Memphis Grizzlies | FanDuel Sports Network Southwest | ✔ | ✔ |
| Miami Heat | FanDuel Sports Network Sun | ✔ | ✔ |
| Milwaukee Bucks | FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin | ✔ | ✔ |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | FanDuel Sports Network North | ✔ | ✔ |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network | ✔ | ✘ |
| New York Knicks | MSG Network | ✔ | ✔ |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma | ✔ | ✔ |
| Orlando Magic | FanDuel Sports Network Florida | ✔ | ✔ |
| Philadelphia 76ers | NBC Sports Philadelphia | ✔ | ✘ |
| Phoenix Suns | Arizona Sports Family | ✔ | ✘ |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Rip City Network | ✘ | ✘ |
| Sacramento Kings | KINGS.com | ✔ | ✔ |
| San Antonio Spurs | FanDuel Sports Network Southwest | ✔ | ✔ |
| Toronto Raptors | SportsNet | ✘ | ✘ |
| Utah Jazz | KJZZ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Washington Wizards | Monumental Sports Network | ✘ | ✔ |