Basketball fans, brace yourselves for a 2025-2026 NBA season that promises to be both thrilling and a bit perplexing. With the release of the full NBA TV schedule today, fans can expect a major shift in how they access games. Thanks to new broadcasting rights deals, the upcoming season will feature games spread across three major networks and two streaming platforms, changing the way you watch your favorite teams.
The NBA's latest press release provides essential information on where fans can watch their beloved teams each night. Through a renewed partnership with Disney and new agreements with NBCUniversal and Amazon, the national games for the 2025-26 NBA season will be distributed as follows:
Mondays: Available on Peacock Tuesdays: Featured on NBC and Peacock Wednesdays: Watch on ESPN and the ESPN App Thursdays: Stream on Prime Video Fridays: Enjoy games on both Prime Video and ESPN/ESPN App Saturdays: Afternoon games on Prime Video, evening games on ABC and the ESPN App Sundays: Afternoon games on ABC and the ESPN App, night games on NBC and PeacockEvery national game will be accessible through widely distributed streaming services, ensuring fans can catch all the action. The ESPN App will host all ABC and ESPN games, while Peacock will carry NBCUniversal games, and Prime Video will feature all matches from Amazon.
Feeling a bit overwhelmed? You're not alone! To help fans navigate this complex schedule, the NBA has also released a graphic that clearly outlines the broadcasting details. This visual representation is user-friendly and might be worth printing and laminating for quick reference, especially for the die-hard fans eager to keep track of their teams.
In addition to the broadcasting schedule, the NBA has produced another graphic that highlights key dates for the upcoming season. This additional information will keep fans informed about important milestones and events throughout the 2025-2026 NBA season.
As you prepare for what promises to be an exciting season, make sure you’re equipped with all the information needed to never miss a moment of the action. With so many options available across different platforms, following your favorite teams has never been more accessible—albeit a bit more complicated!
