NBA Preseason 2025: How to Watch Every Game Live Without Cable

The NBA Preseason kicks off with a rivalry between the Eastern Conference and dozens of games to see before the regular season begins on Tuesday, October 21. In Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks square off at Etihad Arena. On Thursday, October 2, the NBA TV broadcast begins the game at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT.

Some games are broadcast live in Peacock, while the rest are aired on NBA TV, ESPN, ESPN2, and NBC. The good news is that you can watch the action without cable. Peacock, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, Sling TV, and Fubo are among the services that livestream preseason games.

The finest ways to watch the games so you don’t miss anything are listed below.

DirecTV

NBA TV, ESPN, ESPN2, and NBC are all included in DirecTV’s Entertainment TV package, which starts at $49.99 for the first month ($84.99 per month). More than 90 channels, unlimited cloud DVR, unlimited streaming on your home network, up to three streams outside of the home, and an extra 90 free channels are all included in the entry-level subscription.

Sling TV

Get access to ESPN, ESPN2, and NBC by purchasing a Sling Orange + Blue subscription, which costs $33 for the first month and $65.99 per month after that. The deal includes 50 hours of free DVR storage, up to three simultaneous streams, on-demand TV series and movies, and access to the best cable channels. Sling Sports Extra costs an extra $11 a month for NBA TV.

Live TV + Hulu

A subscription to Hulu + Live TV, which starts at $82.99 a month, gives you access to NBA TV, ESPN, ESPN2, and NBC for the 2025 NBA Preseason. Along with Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN Unlimited, you’ll have access to over 95 of the best channels plus limitless cloud storage for your DVR. You can stream up to two streams simultaneously on various devices at home or while you’re on the move with this service.

Fubo

The most complete live TV streaming option is Fubo, which offers access to all of the major cable channels, including NBC, NBA TV, ESPN, and ESPN2. With 240 channels, a cloud DVR with unlimited storage, and a family share feature that lets you watch Fubo on 100 screens at home and three screens away from home, their beginning package costs $54.99 for the first month of service ($84.99 per month after that).

Peacock

Peacock for NBA on NBC games is available for $10.99/month for the ad-supported plan or $109.99/year during the annual subscription period, which can be purchased here. Additionally, for $16.99/month or $169.99/year for the annual plan, you can have ad-free service.

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