The NBA regular season kicks off this week, and with so many games to catch over the next few months, it can feel overwhelming to find them all. This season, games will be spread across five major networks: ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, ABC, and NBA TV, with even more streaming on NBA League Pass.
The 2024-2025 NBA season is set to begin on October 22, 2024, and will feature several key events and changes, including the introduction of the Emirates NBA Cup, an in-season tournament.
How to Watch the 2024 NBA Season
TV Channels: ESPN, ABC, TNT, ESPN2, NBA TV
Streaming Services: DirecTV Stream, Amazon Prime Video, NBA League Pass, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, and more
Cost: DirecTV Stream starts at $99/month; Amazon Prime Video is $15/month.
Season Dates: October 22, 2024 - June 2025
Week 1 Schedule
Here’s a look at the game schedule for Week 1 of the 2024 NBA season:
Tuesday, Oct. 22
New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics: 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers: 10:00 p.m. ET (TNT)
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons: 7:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports Network - Detroit)
Brooklyn Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks: 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Atlanta)
Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat: 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports Network - Sun)
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers: 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Philadelphia)
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors: 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports Network - Ohio)
Charlotte Hornets vs. Houston Rockets: 8:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Charlotte)
Chicago Bulls vs. New Orleans Pelicans: 8:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, NBC Sports Chicago)
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Utah Jazz: 9:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, KJZZ)
Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers: 10:00 p.m. ET (ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network - SoCal)
Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers: 10:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, NBC Sports Bay Area)
Thursday, Oct. 24
Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards: 7:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, NBC Sports Boston)
San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks: 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets: 10:00 p.m. ET (TNT, Altitude Sports)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Sacramento Kings: 10:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, NBC Sports California)
Friday, Oct. 25
Brooklyn Nets vs. Orlando Magic: 7:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports Network - Florida)
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors: 7:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks: 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Atlanta)
Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports Network - Ohio)
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks: 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN, MSG)
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Houston Rockets: 8:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, Space City Home Network)
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks: 8:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, NBC Sports Chicago)
Golden State Warriors vs. Utah Jazz: 9:30 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, NBC Sports Bay Area)
Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers: 10:00 p.m. ET (ESPN, Spectrum SportsNet)
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Portland Trail Blazers: 10:00 p.m. ET (Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network)
Saturday, Oct. 26
LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets: 5:00 p.m. ET (NBA TV, Altitude)
Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets: 7:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Charlotte)
Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons: 7:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, NBC Sports Boston)
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards: 7:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, Monumental Sports Network)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Chicago Bulls: 8:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, NBC Sports Oklahoma)
Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies: 8:00 p.m. ET (NBA TV, FanDuel Sports Network - Florida)
Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: 8:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports Network - North)
Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs: 8:30 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, KENS)
Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns: 10:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, Arizona's Family)
Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers: 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV, Spectrum SportsNet)
Sunday, Oct. 27
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Indiana Pacers: 3:30 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets: 6:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports Network - Wisconsin)
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Portland Trail Blazers: 6:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network)
Atlanta Hawks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: 7:00 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports Network - Oklahoma)
LA Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors: 8:30 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass, NBC Sports Bay Area)
Channels Needed to Watch NBA Games Live This Season
This season, you can catch NBA games on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, TNT, and NBA TV. These channels are accessible via platforms like DirecTV, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV. Note that Fubo TV carries all these channels except for TNT.
Looking ahead to the NBA playoffs in 2025, games will be shown on ABC and ESPN, as well as TNT, with the NBA Finals airing on ABC.
Best Options to Stream or Watch NBA Games in 2024
For those wanting to enjoy the entire NBA season without breaking the bank, there are several options available. Here’s what we recommend for easy access to NBA games:
DirecTV Choice: This service provides all necessary channels, including ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV, along with over 40 regional sports networks. You can also add NBA League Pass to catch out-of-market games. Packages start at $74.99/month after a free trial.
Max + B/R Sports: Max is also offering a limited-time promotion for a free B/R Sports add-on, enabling you to watch live NBA games on TNT and TBS as part of your subscription for $9.99/month.
Hulu + Live TV: Offers access to ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and NBA TV. A free 3-day trial is available.
Fubo TV: Though it lacks TNT, Fubo is a great option for other NBA channels. A free trial is available.
Watching NBA Games on Amazon Prime Video
Starting in the 2025-2026 season, Amazon Prime Video will carry 66 regular-season NBA games due to an 11-year deal with the league. However, fans can still access a variety of NBA games through NBA League Pass and NBA TV during the 2024-2025 season. Subscribing to NBA League Pass costs between $13.99 and $16.99/month. Additionally, NBA TV can be added to your Prime subscription for $8.99/month (after a free 7-day trial), offering up to 100 live games per season, along with classic games and commentary shows.
An Amazon Prime subscription costs $15 monthly or $139 annually, and comes with benefits like free shipping, exclusive deals, access to the Prime Day sale, Amazon Music, and a year of free GrubHub+. You can also try Amazon Prime for 30 days at no charge.
