With the regular season just a few weeks off, NBA preseason fever is on. The holiday season is the perfect time for basketball fans to get their games on! Whether it’s through TV, streaming options or digital services, they’ve got many ways to watch more games live than they normally would on the regular season schedule.
Preseason TV Channels for NBA
Selected games and replays are broadcast on NBA TV though and it is a big hub for pre-season broadcast. Selected preseason games will also be aired on ESPN and ESPN2. ESPN games are on the variety of the list for their 2026 preseason schedule; all of the five games will start on October 8, and all the games will also be available on the ESPN App.
Games will also air on local or regional radio or television. Availability may be dependent on market; fans are advised to visit their team’s official broadcast time frame prior to tipoff.
Streaming Options
If you’re a salt-of-the-earth NBA fan and play outside your home market, this is where you’ll find the most comprehensive preseason selection. The majority of international players are able to watch live games, however, blacked-out options exist in the U.S. and Canada.
Fans can also enjoy the live TV streaming content from authorized services carrying networks of interest. Where applicable, the NBA’s Tap to Watch option will lead viewers to the official service watching a specific game, such as the game’s League Pass, ESPN, NBC/Peacock or Prime Video stream.
Free Ways to Watch
Depending on the platform and service, some games might be offered for free that can be found on participating streaming platforms. Note that where applicable, over-the-air broadcasts can also be seen without a pay TV subscription.
To make sure they have the best game-by-game data, fans will need to verify the NBA schedule and Tap to Watch before every pre-season game.
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