Where Can I Watch the NBA?
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Can’t find where to watch the NBA? Look no further – we’ve got you covered with all the ways you can watch the NBA this season.
Official Channels
You can watch the NBA on TNT, ESPN, and ABC. TNT will air most of the Thursday night games, ESPN will air games on Wednesday and Friday nights, and ABC will air games on Saturday nights.
NBA TV
NBA TV is an American sports-oriented pay television network that is owned by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and operated by Turner Sports. Dedicated to basketball, the network features exhibition, regular season and playoff game telecasts from the NBA and related professional basketball leagues, as well as NBA-related content including analysis programs, specials and classic games. The network is available on cable systems in the United States and as a national sports network in Canada.
In 1999, NBA TV was launched as part of a league-wide initiative to increase the sport’s popularity. The network airs live games – usually during the later part of theRegular seasonand throughout
the playoffs– as well as pre-game and post-game shows, related original programming such as documentaries and classic games, and exclusive access to special events like draft Lotteryand
the All-Star Game. NBA TV is notable for being one of the few U.S. pay television networks with a citizen focused on a single sport (outside of horse racing channels).
ESPN
ESPN is an American multinational basic cable sports channel owned by ESPN Inc., a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company (which owns a majority 80% stake) and the Hearst Communications (which owns 20%). The company was founded in 1979 by Bill Rasmussen along with his son Scott Rasmussen and Ed Egan. ESPN broadcasts primarily from studio facilities located in Bristol, Connecticut.
The network also operates offices in Miami, New York City, Seattle, Charlotte, and Los Angeles. James Pitaro currently serves as chairman of ESPN, a position he has held since March 5, 2018. While ESPN is one of the most successful sports networks, it has been subject to criticism for biased coverage, conflict of interest, and controversies with individual broadcasters and pundits.
Third-Party Channels
You can find a number of ways to watch the NBA without subscribing to a cable or satellite provider. You can use a digital antenna to watch your local NBA team’s games for free. Additionally, you can sign up for an online streaming service like YouTube TV, Sling TV, or AT&T TV Now to watch the NBA. Each of these services offers a free trial, so you can try them out before committing to a monthly subscription.
Sling TV
Sling TV is an American over-the-top internet television service that is owned by Dish Network. Unveiled on January 5, 2015, at the Consumer Electronics Show, the virtual multichannel video programming distributor aims to complement subscription video on demand services such as Netflix and Hulu.
As of February 2018, Sling TV had 2.2 million subscribers.
FuboTV
FuboTV is a streaming service that offers live and on-demand TV programming from a wide selection of channels, including NBA TV. You can sign up for a free trial, after which you’ll pay $44.99 per month. NBA League Pass is also included with your subscription.
AT&T TV Now
AT&T TV Now is one of the best ways to watch the NBA. However, it’s not the cheapest. AT&T TV Now offers a variety of channel packages, but the one you want is the “Max” package, which costs $80 per month. That said, it does come with a free 7-day trial, so you can always try it out and cancel if you’re not satisfied. If you are an AT&T wireline customer (U-Verse or DirecTV), you can get a $15 per month discount on the Max package.
Other Options
Besides NBA TV, there are a few other ways that you can watch the NBA. One way is through your local cable or satellite provider. You can also watch the NBA online through a number of different websites. Let’s take a look at a few of these options.
NBA League Pass
NBA League Pass is a streaming service that offers live and on-demand access to all NBA games. It’s available on a variety of platforms, including web, mobile, and connected devices such as gaming consoles and streaming devices. You can also buy a season pass to get access to all the games for a specific team or teams.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is a great option for NBA fans. It offers a variety of channels, including ESPN, which will air most NBA games. YouTube TV also offers a DVR feature, so you can record games and watch them later at your convenience. The service costs $40 per month and does not require a contract, so you can cancel at any time.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV gives you access to your favorite NBA games, along with a huge variety of other live and on-demand content. You can start watching Hulu + Live TV for free with a 7-day trial, and then it’s just $54.99/month after that.
