Watch NBA 2024-25: Stream Basketball Live Online

The 2024-25 NBA season has officially started! Whether you're a die-hard Basketball fan or a novice, we've got you covered with the ultimate guide to watching live NBA coverage. From TV channels and streaming services to league passes and mobile apps, we'll tell you how to keep up with the action on the pitch. Here's our complete guide to getting live NBA coverage and following your favorite teams from anywhere in the world.

The 2024-25 NBA season promises to be a memorable one, with new rivalries, emerging stars and legendary players chasing their title dreams. San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham lead the way, while Dillon Brooks shines in his veteran role with the Houston Rockets.

Ready to enjoy all the buzzer-beating shots and epic blocks? The 2024-25 NBA season has it all and we're here to help you catch every moment online and on TV, no matter where you are in the world.

How to watch the NBA online in the United States

2024-25 NBA games will be broadcast on TNT, ESPN, ABC/ESPN3 et NBA TV in the United States.

Don't have cable? Don't panic. You can follow the shows through a streaming service like Sling TVwhich is our favorite option for the NBA.

Sling's Orange plan includes TNT, ESPN and ESPN3. Monthly prices start at $45.99/month, but there is currently a 50% discount for the first month.

Add the Sports Extra option for $11/month to also get NBA TV.

In addition to your computer, smartphone or tablet, you can also watch Sling TV live on devices like AirTV, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Chromecast, Tivi, Vizio and select smart TVs.

Among other NBA streaming options, Hulu+Live TV offers ESPN, TNT and ABC. If you can't watch the games live, you have the option to record them via Hulu's Cloud DVR, but that can be pricey, with prices starting at $76.99 after a three-day free trial.

Watch live NBA from anywhere

If you're abroad when NBA games are broadcast, you may find that your usual streaming service is blocked. But you can get around this by using a VPN, software that simulates your location as if you were in another country.

This lets you watch your usual live stream from anywhere, and there are some great deals on one of the best VPNs just in time for the NBA season.

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Where to watch NBA 2024-25 live streams in Canada

TSN et Sportsnet hold the broadcast rights to the 2024-25 NBA in Canada.

Don't have cable? You can follow basketball online via TSN+with prices starting at $8/month or $80/year.

The streaming service Sportsnet Plus starts at $19.99/month.

Stream to web browsers, smartphones, tablets, select smart TVs, Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku and Xbox.

If you already subscribe to these services but are outside of Canada, download a VPN and watch as if you were back home.

Where to watch NBA live streams in the UK

TNT Sports is the primary broadcast rights holder for the NBA in the UK.

You can also watch with a subscription Discovery+ Premium for £30.99, which gives you access to 30 days of TNT Sports.

For the most dedicated fans, there is also the NBA League Passwhich currently starts at £16.99/month and unlocks access to all remaining matches of the 2024-25 season.

Outside the UK? You may need download a VPNas previously noted, to watch your usual stream from abroad.

How to watch NBA 2024-25 live streams in Australia

Australians can watch NBA games live on ESPN via Foxtelwhich can also be streamed live via Foxtel Now.

However, a much cheaper alternative to Foxtel is the very good sports streaming platform Kayo Sports (7-day free trial).

Not in Australia at the moment? Use a VPN if you are away from home, so you can access your home coverage from wherever you are.

2024-25 NBA Schedule

December 25: Christmas Day (12 p.m. ET: Spurs vs. Knicks | 2:30 p.m. ET: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks | 5 p.m. ET: Sixers vs. Celtics | 8 p.m. ET: Lakers vs. Warriors | 10:30 p.m. ET: Nuggets vs. Suns) – All games on ABC/ ESPN/ESPN+/Disney+.

December 27: NBA G League regular season begins with 34 games.

2025

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (12 p.m. ET: Mavericks vs. Hornets, NBA TV; 2:30 p.m. ET: Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies, TNT; 5 p.m. ET: Celtics vs. Warriors, TNT)

January 21-25: NBA Rivals Week.

January 23 and 25: NBA Paris Games 2025 (Spurs vs. Pacers | Paris, France; January 23, 2 p.m. ET; January 25, 12 p.m. ET, ESPN)

February 6: NBA trade deadline (3 p.m. ET).

February 14-16: 2025 NBA All-Star Game (San Francisco, CA).

February 14-19: Pause you All-Star Game.

1er mars : Deadline for playoff eligibility.

1er avril : Start of the NBA G League playoffs.

11 avril : All 30 teams will play.

13 avril : End of the NBA regular season. All 30 teams will play. Seven Eastern Conference games will begin at 1 p.m. ET. One interconference game and seven Western Conference games will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET.

14 avril : Rosters determined for 2025 NBA playoffs (3 p.m. ET).

15-18 avril : SoFi qualifying tournament.

19 avril : Start of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

May 5-6: Start of the conference semi-finals (possible move to May 3-4).

May (date to be confirmed): Western Conference Finals games will be broadcast on ESPN and/or ABC. The Eastern Conference Finals games will be broadcast on TNT.

June 5: 2025 NBA Finals – Game 1 on ABC.

June 8: 2025 NBA Finals – Game 2 on ABC.

June 11: 2025 NBA Finals – Game 3 on ABC.

June 13: 2025 NBA Finals – Game 4 on ABC.

June 16: 2025 NBA Finals – Game 5 on ABC (if necessary).

June 19: 2025 NBA Finals – Game 6 on ABC (if necessary).

June 22: 2025 NBA Finals – Game 7 on ABC (if necessary).