The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a new multi-platform streaming offering and the reimagined NBA TV, which will offer nonstop basketball content and original programming starting Wednesday, Oct. 15.\u00a0 Accessible through the NBA App, the streaming platform and NBA TV will deliver a robust mix of live games, programming, highlights and original content, together serving as the home of global basketball.<\/p>\n
The Association<\/em>, a new weeknight primetime \u201cbasketball-cast\u201d featuring MJ Acosta-Ruiz, David Fizdale, Rudy Gay, Chris Haynes and John Wall, among other contributors, will launch as the flagship program on the reimagined NBA TV and on the NBA App.\u00a0\u00a0The Association<\/em>\u00a0will celebrate the game, players and the culture of the NBA; inform and entertain viewers with league news, analysis and storylines; and guide fans to the must-watch action across the league in real time.<\/p>\n \u201cNBA TV and the NBA App are designed to be a connected, global hub for basketball coverage, delivering nonstop access to live games, original programming and exclusive behind-the-scenes content,\u201d said NBA Senior Vice President, Head of NBA App, Sara Zuckert.\u00a0 \u201cThe NBA App streaming platform will provide a seamless, always-on digital experience for fans to access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.\u201d<\/p>\n A full slate of basketball programming will be available on the NBA App and NBA TV, including:<\/p>\n Live games and competitions,<\/strong>\u00a0providing fans more live basketball action than ever before, including from the NBA and WNBA, as well as the NBA G League, Basketball Africa League (BAL), top international leagues and premier high school competitions featuring the next generation of stars:<\/p>\n \u2022 NBA TV will air 60 NBA games during the regular season, beginning Oct. 25 when the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder visits the Atlanta Hawks (7:30 p.m. ET).<\/p>\n \u2022 The NBA, in collaboration with Sportradar, will deliver hundreds of live and on-demand games, competitions and highlights, featuring top prospects in international leagues around the world, including Australia\u2019s National Basketball League (NBL), France\u2019s Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB), Germany\u2019s Basketball Bundesliga (BBL), Spain\u2019s Liga ACB, the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) and Korean Basketball League (KBL).<\/p>\n \u2022 Future Starts Now\u00a0<\/em>will showcase top U.S. high school basketball tournaments and prospects, giving fans a glimpse at future NBA talent.<\/p>\n Live programming and exclusive behind-the-scenes content,<\/strong>\u00a0featuring analysis and news from top voices across the basketball ecosystem and all-access content bringing fans closer to their favorite teams and players, including:<\/p>\n \u2022 A selection of top NBA podcasts and live programs from across the basketball community for fans to enjoy in one destination, including Thinking Basketball, No Ceilings, The NBA Front Office Show and The Athletic\u2019s NBA Daily.<\/p>\n \u2022 Creator-driven and community-powered content, featuring diverse voices such as Bree Green, Chris \u201cLethal Shooter\u201d Matthews, Jesser, Jenna Bandy and Tristan Jass.<\/p>\n \u2022 Real Training Camp\u00a0<\/em>will deliver exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to how NBA teams are gearing up for the season, including the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers.<\/p>\n \u2022 Loud City: The OKC Thunder\u2019s Championship Season,<\/em>\u00a0narrated by Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams, will chronicle the team\u2019s extraordinary journey to a dramatic seven-game NBA Finals victory over the Indiana Pacers.<\/p>\n \u2022 Coaches Corner<\/em>\u00a0will feature one-on-one conversations between former NBA player and ESPN analyst Tim Legler and NBA head coaches from around the league.<\/p>\n Additional NBA TV highlights for the 2025-26 season include three tripleheaders, starting Dec. 20 when the Houston Rockets visit the Denver Nuggets (5 p.m. ET), followed by the Charlotte Hornets at the Pistons (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Lakers visiting the LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. ET).\u00a0 NBA TV will also carry a full day of games on New Year\u2019s Eve, starting at 1 p.m. ET when the Warriors visit the Hornets followed by the Phoenix Suns facing the Cleveland Cavaliers at 3:30 p.m. ET.\u00a0 NBA TV\u2019s New Year\u2019s Eve slate will conclude with the Thunder hosting the Portland Trail Blazers at 8 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n Live NBA and WNBA games on NBA TV can be accessed on the NBA App streaming platform with an NBA TV subscription.\u00a0 Additionally, fans will be able to watch games from the NBA G League and BAL.<\/p>\n