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Cheapest way to watch your team
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No single service has every NBA game in 2026-27. Local games air on your team's local channel (11 teams are free with an antenna), NBC and Peacock games need Peacock Premium ($12.99/mo), ESPN and ABC games need ESPN Unlimited ($31.99/mo), and Prime Video has 60 games of its own. Pick your team and where you live to see your cheapest combo.
Pick your team
Choose a team to see each channel you need, how many of its games are on each, and the monthly and season cost from our checked prices.
Where each team's games are, 2026-27
| Team | Local channel | Local | NBC / Peacock | ESPN / ABC | Prime Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | WANF 46 Free with antenna | 70 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Boston Celtics | NBCS Boston | 53 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
| Brooklyn Nets | YES | 78 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Charlotte Hornets | WSOC 9 / TV64 Free with antenna | 74 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Chicago Bulls | CHSN | 77 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Rock ESN / DAZN | 63 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| Dallas Mavericks | KFAA 29 Free with antenna | 59 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Denver Nuggets | Altitude | 52 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
| Detroit Pistons | TV20 / DAZN Free with antenna | 61 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Golden State Warriors | NBCS Bay Area | 52 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
| Houston Rockets | SCHN | 59 | 11 | 5 | 5 |
| Indiana Pacers | DAZN | 69 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| LA Clippers | ClipperVision | 72 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Spectrum SN | 46 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | DAZN | 78 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Miami Heat | Local 10 Free with antenna | 55 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | My24 Free with antenna | 78 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | DAZN | 53 | 10 | 11 | 6 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | GCSEN Free with antenna | 78 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| New York Knicks | MSG | 46 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Thunder+ / KSBI | 50 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
| Orlando Magic | MagicTV 27 Free with antenna | 72 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | NBCS Philly | 46 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
| Phoenix Suns | 3TV Free with antenna | 71 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | KUNP / KATU Free with antenna | 69 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Sacramento Kings | NBCS California | 78 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| San Antonio Spurs | DAZN | 46 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
| Toronto Raptors | League Pass (US) | 73 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Utah Jazz | KJZZ 14 Free with antenna | 74 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Washington Wizards | MNMT | 74 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
What does each service cost?
| Service | Games | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free antenna | 11 teams' local games, 68 NBC and 21 ABC games | Free | Free |
| Peacock Premium | 99 NBC, NBCSN and Peacock games | $12.99 | $129.99 |
| ESPN Unlimited | 78 ESPN and ABC games | $31.99 | $319.99 |
| Prime Video | 60 games | Price not in our data yet | |
| DAZN, team apps, local sports networks | Local games, in your home area | Price not in our data yet | |
| NBA League Pass | Out-of-market games not on national TV | Price not in our data yet | |
We only show prices we have checked on the provider's own price page. Game counts include games with both teams set (NBA Cup knockout games are added once they are drawn).
How does the calculator work?
Games on NBC, Peacock, NBCSN, ESPN, ABC and Prime Video are national exclusives, so your local channel does not show them. Every other game airs on your team's local channel in its home area, and on League Pass everywhere else. NBA TV games still air locally, so they need no extra service.
Season cost = monthly price × months, or the yearly plan when that is cheaper. Services without a checked price are listed but left out of the total.
Quick answers
What is the cheapest way to watch NBA games in 2026-27?
An antenna. 11 teams have free broadcast TV as their local home (Hawks, Hornets, Mavericks, Pistons, Heat, Bucks, Pelicans, Magic, Suns, Trail Blazers and Jazz), and 68 NBC and 21 ABC national games are free over the air too. Everything else needs a paid service.
How much is Peacock for NBA games?
Peacock Premium is $12.99 a month or $129.99 a year. It streams the 99 NBC, NBCSN and Peacock games on this season's schedule.
Do I need ESPN Unlimited to watch NBA games on ESPN?
Yes, to stream them. ESPN Unlimited is $31.99 a month or $319.99 a year and covers the 78 ESPN and ABC games. The 21 ABC games are also free with an antenna.
How many NBA games are on Prime Video?
60 games on this season's schedule are on Prime Video. We have not added a checked Prime Video price to our data yet, so the calculator lists it without a cost.
Can I watch my local NBA team on League Pass?
No. League Pass blacks out your home team's local games and every national game. Use the local channel listed for your team instead, or see our blackout checker.
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