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How to watch 2026-2027 NBA season
Watch 2026-2027 NBA games with ESPN, NBC, Peacock, and Prime Video.
In brief
Watch 2026-2027 NBA games with ESPN, NBC, Peacock, and Prime Video. The 2026-2027 NBA season starts Oct 20 with NBC and Peacock broadcasts, requiring ESPN, NBC, Peacock, and Prime Video for national games. Originally reported by Mashable.
2026-2027 NBA season starts
The 2026-2027 NBA season begins on Oct 20 with a triple-header on NBC and Peacock.
National broadcast schedule
Sunday: ABC and NBC/Peacock; Monday: Peacock/NBSN; Tuesday: NBC/Peacock; Wednesday: ESPN; Thursday: Prime Video.
Prime Video coverage
Prime Video streams 67 regular-season games, Emirates NBA Cup games, and Eastern Conference Finals.
ESPN and ABC games
ESPN and ABC broadcast 80 regular-season games for the 25th straight season.
Out-of-market games
NBA League Pass streams games for out-of-market teams starting at $16.99/month.
In-market games
In-market teams require regional sports networks or streaming services for local broadcasts.
Streaming deals
ESPN Unlimited annual plan costs $319.99/year (save $63.89) for ESPN and ABC games.
The takeaway
The 2026-2027 NBA season starts Oct 20 with NBC and Peacock broadcasts, requiring ESPN, NBC, Peacock, and Prime Video for national games.
