How to Watch the NBA Without Cable in 2025-26: Live Stream, TV Channels

The NBA broadcast landscape has changed. Here’s how to watch the league for the 2025-26 season.

The 2025-26 NBA season has arrived and with it comes a shift in the television landscape of the league. That might make it tough to follow your favorite local team, but don’t worry. We’re here to make sure you have the latest information on how to watch the NBA this season. Catch all the top action and see if the Oklahoma City Thunder can repeat as champions, or if No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg can prove to be the answer for the Mavericks after the Luka Doncic trade.

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How to Watch the NBA in 2025 and 2026

This season is the start of new 11-year agreements with ABC and NBC to broadcast NBA games, with NBC replacing Turner as one of the league’s premier broadcast partners.

There is some deviation in the weekly schedule, but in generals, fans can watch games on the following nights.

Monday: Peacock

Tuesday: NBC (available to stream live on Fubo)

Wednesday: ESPN doubleheader (available to stream live on Fubo)

Friday: Prime

In the second half of the season, more nationally televised games will join the schedule, including Saturday night and Sunday afternoon games on ABC (available to stream live on Fubo), Friday night games on ESPN (available to stream live on Fubo) and Saturday afternoon games on Prime.

The networks will also split playoff coverage, with the NBA Finals airing on ABC (available to stream live on Fubo).

Select games should also air on NBA TV.

What Local Games Can I Watch on Fubo

Looking to watch your favorite local NBA team in your local market Fubo has access to numerous regional sports networks so that you can watch your favorite team. Fans of these teams can watch their local team live on Fubo:

Denver Nuggets

Houston Rockets

Detroit Pistons

Orlando Magic

Indiana Pacers

Cleveland Cavaliers

Oklahoma City Thunder

Los Angeles Clippers

Atlanta Hawks

Charlotte Hornets

Memphis Grizzlies

San Antonio Spurs

Miami Heat

Milwaukee Bucks

New Orleans Pelicans

New York Knicks

Golden State Warriors

Boston Celtics

Sacramento Kings

Philadelphia 76ers

Portland Trail Blazers

Brooklyn Nets

Chicago Bulls

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Live stream the 2025-2026 NBA season on Fubo: Start watching now!

Regional restrictions may apply.