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How to watch the Lakers
Local games air on Spectrum SportsNet. The big ones move to national TV.
No free local package announced.
The Lakers channel decoder
Spectrum SN
Spectrum SportsNet.
Stream it
Spectrum SportsNet+.
National only
No free local games announced. NBC and ABC national games are free with an antenna.
League Pass
Outside the home market, League Pass carries Lakers games that aren't on national TV.
Next Lakers games
Local channel shown is the team's usual home. Free-TV simulcasts for package teams are listed game by game on the team's site.
Blacked out where you live?
Am I blacked out?
Your ZIP plus your team. We'll tell you if League Pass blocks it and where to watch instead.
Our ZIP map is approximate. The NBA's League Pass blackout guide is the final word.
Quick answers
What channel are Lakers games on in 2026-27?
Local Lakers games air on Spectrum SportsNet. National games air on ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock or Prime Video instead.
How can I stream the Lakers without cable?
Spectrum SportsNet+.
Can I watch the Lakers for free?
No free local package has been announced. National games on NBC and ABC are free with an antenna anywhere in the US.
Are Lakers games blacked out on League Pass?
Yes, inside the team's home market, and for every national game. Outside the market, League Pass shows their non-national games.