# How to watch 2026-2027 NBA season

> Watch 2026-2027 NBA games with ESPN, NBC, Peacock, and Prime Video.
- Title: How to watch 2026-2027 NBA season · Mashable | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Mashable — https://mashable.com/entertainment/how-to-watch-nba-games-2026
- Author: Christina Buff
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:50:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nba, 2026-2027 season, streaming services, peacock, prime video, espn unlimited, nbc, league pass, technology, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

The 2026-2027 NBA season starts Oct 20 with NBC and Peacock broadcasts, requiring ESPN, NBC, Peacock, and Prime Video for national games.