{
  "id": 15718494,
  "title": "How to watch NBA 2026/27: Free Streams & TV Channels",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/how-to-watch-nba-2026-27-free-streams-tv-channels",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T08:11:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/basketball/watch-nba-2026-27-free"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "To catch the NBA 2026/27 season, you have a few options for streaming at no cost. In India, you can watch select games on the NBA YouTube channel. China residents can catch the action for free on CCTV5.\n\nIf you're abroad, a VPN can help you access the streams as if you were at home. Norton VPN is a reliable choice, offering a Plus plan at a discounted rate of just $2.50 per month. As a bonus, TechRadar readers receive an exclusive discount.\n\nFor NBA games in the US, national coverage is provided by ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and NBC. Cord-cutters can use Sling TV's Sling Orange package, which includes ESPN and ESPN2, or their Blue plan for access to ABC and NBC in select cities. You can combine these for $60.99 per month. Alternatively, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo offer access to these networks, each with a free trial for new users.\n\nAmazon Prime features Friday night double-headers, late-season Thursday night games, late-season Saturday afternoon games, select NBA Cup ties, and European games. Subscriptions start at $14.99 per month or $139 per year after a 30-day free trial. Students and 18-24 year-olds can get Amazon Prime for $7.49 per month.\n\nABC, ESPN, and ESPN2's NBA coverage can be live-streamed through ESPN Unlimited at $31.99 per month or $319.99 per year. NBC's NBA coverage is available on Peacock, starting at $12.99 per month or $129.99 per year for a plan that includes live sports. A Walmart Plus 30-day trial provides free access to Peacock.\n\nOut-of-market games can be viewed on NBA League Pass, starting at $16.99 per month or $109.99 for the entire season. For those outside the US, the previous VPN route can still be used to access your usual coverage.",
  "summary": "All the ways to watch NBA 2026/27 online from anywhere, including free streams and international TV channels for the regular season and playoffs.",
  "key_points": [
    "Stream NBA 2026/27 for free on NBA YouTube channel in India",
    "Watch select games for free on CCTV5 in China",
    "Use Norton VPN with $2.50/month Plus plan to access streams abroad"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The fragmentation of broadcasting rights across traditional networks, streaming platforms, and international channels forces fans to navigate multiple paid subscriptions to follow the full scope of the upcoming season.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}