Where To Watch and Stream NBA Basketball Games Live

Catch all the action of the NBA Playoffs 

The 2025-26 NBA Playoffs are here, and with several new ways to watch. Here’s a look at how you can watch the playoffs unfold, from the First Round in April through the NBA Finals in June.  

First Round and Conference Semifinals 

• First Round opens on April 19 

• Conference Semifinals (Second Round) will begin on May 4 

• Games will broadcast on ABC / ESPN, NBC / Peacock, and Prime Video 

Conference Finals 

• Eastern Conference Finals will begin on May 19 and will broadcast on ABC / ESPN 

• Western Conference Finals will begin on May 20 and will broadcast on NBC / Peacock 

NBA Finals 2026 

• NBA Finals begin with Game 1 on June 3 

• All games will broadcast on ABC / ESPN at 8:30PM EDT 

Note: The dates of the Conference Semifinals and Conference Finals may start two days earlier, depending on the outcomes of the preceding playoff series. 

Enhance your viewing experience on Peacock 

Stream select NBA Playoff games on Peacock with enhanced interactive features that help you jump in, catch up, and stay connected. 

• Can’t Miss Highlights: Catch up on the latest highlights of every game. 

• Peacock Performance View: Unlock real-time insights and analytics, built right into the broadcast.  

• Peacock Scorecard: Predict outcomes, earn points, and prove your basketball knowledge.  

• Courtside Live: An immersive, mobile-first viewing experience with cointrol over new camera angles.  

Save on Peacock when you add an Xfinity StreamSaver bundle.  

NBA League Pass  

With NBA League Pass you get up to 40 out-of-market games each week. You can watch live, record and watch later, or watch on demand at home with the Xfinity Stream app. You can also authenticate your TV subscription to watch on the NBA app.  

How to stream NBA games with Xfinity 

In addition to NBA League Pass, you can use Xfinity TV to stream games from ESPN and other sports networks to which you subscribe through Xfinity TV. You can also stream NBA games from your favorite sports apps via Xumo Streambox.  

Watch multiple games at once with Xfinity Multiview 

Torn between tip off and kick off? No need to choose between the two halves of your heart. With Xfinity Muiltiview, you can watch multiple events on one screen. Now, you can watch your favorite NBA team side-by-side with NFL games, college sports, and more – so you won’t miss a thing. Get started by saying “Multiview” into your Xfinity voice remote.  

Viewers with 4K-compatible devices can create a Multiview experience from the selection of live sports and special events available in their channel lineup. 

Not sure if you have a compatible Xfinity TV box? Find out here. 

Follow your favorite basketball teams & players with Xfinity Sports Zone  

The Xfinity Sports Zone is a quick way for Xfinity customers to access live games, scores, news coverage and analysis, and upcoming schedules.  

To see a team’s stats, or see their current score and schedule, say the name of the team and “Stats”, “Score” or “Schedule” into your Xfinity Voice Remote. 

Track live odds with Xfinity Odds Zone 

As part of the Xfinity Sports Zone, Xfinity Odds Zone lets you see pre-game spreads, live odds, game lines and prop best from DraftKings and FanDuel. Choose your sportsbook and scan the QR code to place your bet. 

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Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. Separate subscriptions may be required for certain streaming services. Programming subject to change. Streaming content limited to the U.S.  

NBA League Pass  

Requires subscription to Choice TV Service (or above), HD Technology Fee, X1 TV Box or compatible customer owned device with Xfinity Internet. If you wish to cancel your subscription, you may call Comcast at 1-800-Xfinity up to 30 days of when you were first charged and we will refund the monthly recurring fee. NBA League Pass cannot be canceled or pro-rated after 30 days of when you were first charged. Equipment, installation, taxes and fees extra, and subject to change. May not be combined with other offers. Blackout restrictions apply. Pricing subject to change. National Basketball Association trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of the applicable NBA entities. Visit NBA.com.  

X1  

Choice TV required to access other levels of service. Access to certain streaming services on Xfinity X1 requires an eligible set-top box with Xfinity TV and Internet service. Viewing will count against any Xfinity data plan.  

Xumo Stream Box from Xfinity:  

Restrictions apply. Not available to current Xfinity TV customers. Requires post-paid subscription to Xfinity Internet, excluding Internet Essentials. Taxes, fees and other applicable charges extra, and subject to change. One-time $15 activation fee per account. Limited to 3 devices. Currently, one device included with monthly Xfinity Internet service. Additional devices $5/mo. Pricing is subject to change. Taxes, fees and other applicable charges extra, and subject to change. All devices must be returned when service ends. Separate charges apply to On Demand and certain streaming services. Viewing will count against any Comcast data plan. 

Streaming apps on X1 and Xumo Stream Box from Xfinity: 

Access to Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, YouTube, HBO Max, and Paramount+ on Xfinity requires an eligible set-top box with Xfinity TV and Internet service. Disney+, Netflix streaming, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, and Paramount+ subscriptions required. Viewing uses your Internet service and will count against any Xfinity data plan. Streaming content limited to the U.S. Separate charges apply to On Demand and certain streaming services. 

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