How to Stream NBA Games Live with Sling TV
Stream nationally-televised games on ESPN and NBC (in limited markets), or add NBA League Pass or NBA Team Pass for out-of-market games!
After 53 years, the New York Knicks finally have another championship. In June, Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in Game 5 on the road, and New York beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 to close out the Finals four games to one. It was the Knicks’ first title since 1973, and the eighth consecutive season the NBA crowned a different champion.
The 2026-27 NBA campaign tips off October 20, and the league looks very different than it did in June. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown joined Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid on the Philadelphia 76ers. Giannis Antetokounmpo teamed up with Bam Adebayo on the Miami Heat, and Kawhi Leonard is back with the Toronto Raptors. The Spurs, who reached the Finals well ahead of schedule, added Tobias Harris. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama opens the season as the MVP favorite.
That’s a lot of new jerseys and a lot of must-watch games. With the preseason underway, we’ll show you where to find regular season games, from national games on ESPN, ABC, and NBC to out-of-market action with NBA League Pass. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the NBA with Sling.
How to Watch Nationally-Televised NBA Games with Sling
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Following last year’s seismic shift in NBA broadcasting rights – which saw TNT and NBA TV exit the stage and NBC/Peacock and Amazon Prime Video joining the party – this year’s broadcast schedule should feel more familiar. Here’s a breakdown of the weekly national TV schedule, and how to watch each channel with Sling:
Weekly NBA National Broadcast Schedule
Monday: Peacock Doubleheader (not available with Sling)
Tuesday: Peacock/NBC Doubleheader (NBC is available with Sling in limited markets with Sling Blue/Sling Select)
Wednesday: ESPN Doubleheader (Sling Orange and Day Pass and Week Pass subscriptions)
Thursday: Prime Video (not available with Sling)
Friday: Prime Video Doubleheader
Saturday: Prime Video (afternoon games) and ABC/ESPN (evening games)
Sunday: ABC/ESPN (afternoon games) and Peacock/NBC (evening games)
To watch the most nationally-televised NBA games with Sling, subscribe to Sling Essentials & Select or Sling Orange & Blue with ESPN and NBC in the markets listed below:
Keep in mind that while Sling Orange & Blue will get you the most channels, Sling provides you with a number of flexible options. NBC is also available with Sling Select in the markets listed above starting at $24.99/mo. Or if you’re just looking for NBA games and Monday Night Football, subscribe to Sling Essentials for $19.99/mo. And if you’re an NBA fanatic or a diehard fan of a specific team, Sling has out-of-market games all regular season with NBA League Pass or Team Pass.
How to Order NBA League Pass or Team Pass With Sling
If you don’t live in the same local TV market as your favorite team, you can watch their out-of-market games with NBA League Pass or NBA Team Pass. NBA League Pass costs $16.99/mo and gives you access to all out-of-market games across the NBA. NBA Team Pass is $13.99/mo, and gives you access to just one non-local team. To order NBA League Pass or NBA Team Pass, just add them to your cart at checkout.
Check out the weekly NBA national TV schedule below.