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NBA basketball on TV today: National channels, local networks, live stream and where to watch the game

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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

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz
Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics
Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers
New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns
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San Antonio Spurs vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Golden State Warriors vs Charlotte Hornets
Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards
Portland Trail Blazers vs LA Lakers
Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic
Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans
Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets
Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers

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

NetworkFuboDirecTV Stream
ABC
ESPN
NBA TV
TNT

Local NBA TV coverage - Fubo vs DirecTV Stream

TeamChannelFuboDirecTV Stream
Atlanta HawksFanDuel Sports Network Southwest
Boston CelticsNBC Sports Boston
Brooklyn NetsYES Network
Charlotte HornetsFanDuel Sports Network Southeast
Chicago BullsChicago Sports Network
Cleveland CavaliersFanDuel Sports Network Ohio
Dallas MavericksTEGNA
Denver NuggetsAltitude
Detroit PistonsFanDuel Sports Network Detroit
Golden State WarriorsNBC Sports Bay Area
Houston RocketsSpace City Home Network
Indiana PacersFanDuel Sports Network Indiana
Los Angeles ClippersFanDuel Sports Network SoCal
Los Angeles LakersSpectrum SportsNet
Memphis GrizzliesFanDuel Sports Network Southwest
Miami HeatFanDuel Sports Network Sun
Milwaukee BucksFanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin
Minnesota TimberwolvesFanDuel Sports Network North
New Orleans PelicansGulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
New York KnicksMSG Network
Oklahoma City ThunderFanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma
Orlando MagicFanDuel Sports Network Florida
Philadelphia 76ersNBC Sports Philadelphia
Phoenix SunsArizona Sports Family
Portland Trail BlazersRip City Network
Sacramento KingsKINGS.com
San Antonio SpursFanDuel Sports Network Southwest
Toronto RaptorsSportsNet
Utah JazzKJZZ
Washington WizardsMonumental Sports Network

Frequently asked questions

The NBA in-season tournament, which has now been named the Emirates NBA Cup is set to begin on October 31. Group stage games will take place throughout the rest of the month, before the group stage of the competition comes to a close at the end of November.

The quarterfinals of the Emirates NBA Cup will then take place on December 9 and 10. Three days later, the semifinals will take place on December 13.

The finals of the Emirates NBA Cup will then take place in Las Vegas on December 16.

 

Yes, the NBA will host season international games based in Mexico City on November 1, then in Berlin and London in January of 2026. The Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks will play in Mexico City, while the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies will play each other in Berlin and London, respectively.

  • January 5: NBA teams can begin signing free agents to 10-day contracts starting
  • January 10: All contracts become guaranteed for the remainder of the season on
  • January 21-25: NBA Rivals Week
  • February 6: NBA Trade Deadline (3pm ET)
  • February: 14-19: NBA All-Star break
  • February 14-16: NBA All-Star 2025
  • March 1: Playoff Eligibility Waiver Deadline
  • April 13: Last day of regular season
  • April 15-18: SoFi Play-In Tournament
  • April 19: NBA Playoffs 2025 begin

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