🏀 Where to Watch NBA (Australia & Worldwide)
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is broadcast across Australia and internationally through a mix of subscription TV, streaming services and official league platforms. This guide shows every way to watch NBA games live, including the regular season, playoffs and NBA Finals.
All platform names below (like Kayo, ESPN, NBA League Pass and Sky Sport) are clickable links to their official websites.
📺 Watch NBA in Australia
Kayo Sports (Streaming)
Kayo is the most popular way to stream NBA games in Australia.
What you get:
• Live NBA games (selected)
• Playoffs & NBA Finals
• Replays & Minis
• ESPN NBA coverage
• Analysis shows & highlights
👉 Kayo Sports
ESPN Australia
ESPN broadcasts live NBA games throughout the season.
Includes:
• Regular-season NBA games
• NBA Playoffs
• NBA Finals
• Studio shows & analysis
Available via:
• Foxtel
• Kayo
• Fetch TV
👉 ESPN Australia
🌏 Watch NBA Overseas
NBA League Pass (Worldwide Streaming)
The official global streaming service for NBA fans.
Available in:
• Australia
• USA & Canada
• Europe
• Asia
• Africa
• Middle East
• Worldwide (with regional restrictions)
Includes:
• Every NBA game live
• Playoffs & NBA Finals
• Home & away broadcasts
• Condensed games
• Full replays on demand
👉 NBA League Pass
United States
NBA games are shown across multiple major networks.
Main broadcasters:
• ESPN
• TNT
• ABC
• NBA TV
Streaming options include:
• NBA League Pass
• Network streaming apps
👉 ESPN
👉 TNT
👉 ABC
New Zealand
NBA coverage is available through:
• Sky Sport NZ
• NBA League Pass
👉 Sky Sport NZ
United Kingdom & Europe
Coverage includes:
• NBA League Pass (full coverage)
• Sky Sports (selected games in the UK)
🏆 Where to Watch Each Competition
NBA Regular Season
• Australia: Kayo, ESPN, NBA League Pass
• International: NBA League Pass
NBA Playoffs
• Australia: Kayo, ESPN
• International: NBA League Pass
NBA Finals
• Australia: Kayo, ESPN
• International: NBA League Pass
NBA All-Star Weekend
• Kayo
• ESPN
• NBA League Pass
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is NBA League Pass available in Australia?
Yes — it provides full live and on-demand access.
Does Kayo show every NBA game?
No — Kayo shows selected games via ESPN.
Can Australians use NBA League Pass?
Yes — it is available worldwide.
What’s the cheapest way to watch NBA?
Kayo for selected games.
NBA League Pass for full coverage.
🔍 Summary Table
| Region | Best Options |
|---|---|
| Australia | Kayo, ESPN, NBA League Pass |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ, NBA League Pass |
| USA | ESPN, TNT, ABC, NBA League Pass |
| UK | Sky Sports, NBA League Pass |
| Europe / Asia | NBA League Pass |
📌 NBA Broadcasting Overview
The NBA is broadcast globally through TV networks and streaming platforms including ESPN, Kayo Sports, Sky Sport NZ and NBA League Pass. Fans worldwide can watch live NBA games, replays, highlights and major events such as the NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals through official broadcasters and the league’s global streaming service.