Where to Watch NBA

Select your country to see official platforms showing NBA games and highlights.

Availability and match schedules may change. Always check each platform for the latest schedule and rights in your region.
Best choice
Kayo Sports (ESPN)
Australia
🔴Live ESPN games 🔁Replays 📱Multi-device 💰Subscription

Streams ESPN channels in Australia, including many live NBA games, replays and studio shows. Great if you already use Kayo for NRL or other sports and want NBA in the same place.

Visit Kayo Sports
Disney+ (ESPN)
Australia
🏀ESPN content 🔁On-demand 📺Smart TV apps 💰Subscription

Disney holds ESPN rights in Australia and offers ESPN-produced NBA coverage through its streaming apps, alongside movies and series. Good if you want NBA plus general entertainment under one subscription.

Visit Disney+
NBA League Pass
Australia & International
🌍Global service 🔴Live & on-demand 📊Stats & features 💰Subscription

The NBA’s own streaming product with live games, replays and condensed versions. Exact game availability can depend on your country and local broadcast partners.

Visit NBA League Pass
Core coverage
ESPN / ABC
United States
🔴National games ⭐Playoffs 📺TV & streaming

Nationally televised NBA games, including marquee matchups and playoff coverage. Streams on ESPN platforms as well as ABC for selected games.

Visit ESPN
NBA League Pass (US)
United States
📡Out-of-market 🔁Replays & minis 💰Subscription

Lets you stream many live games that aren’t on national TV in your area, plus replays and condensed versions. Local blackout rules still apply.

Visit League Pass US
Best choice
Sky Sport NZ
New Zealand
🔴Live games 🔁Replays 📱Sky Go / apps

Shows selected NBA games and highlight programming in New Zealand. Streaming available through Sky Go and other Sky apps.

Visit Sky Sport NZ
Best choice
NBA League Pass
International
🌍Worldwide 🔴Live games 🔁On-demand

For many countries, League Pass is the main way to watch NBA games live and on-demand. The exact schedule and blackout rules depend on your location.

Visit NBA League Pass

NBA Watching FAQ

Can I watch NBA for free?
In some regions, national free-to-air channels will show occasional games or finals, but most regular-season and playoff coverage is on paid sports platforms or League Pass.
What’s the best option in Australia?
For most fans, Kayo Sports (ESPN) or Disney+ (ESPN) are the main ways to stream NBA games, with League Pass as an extra option if you want more control over which games you watch.
Is NBA League Pass or a local sports platform better?
League Pass is great if you follow a lot of different teams or live outside major broadcast markets. A local sports platform can be better value if you also watch NRL, AFL or other competitions on the same service.
Do Netflix, Disney+ (standard), or other movie apps show NBA?
Standard movie/TV apps generally don’t show live NBA games. In Australia, Disney+ carries ESPN content, but in most regions you still need a dedicated sports package or NBA League Pass for full coverage.