What counts as a national game?
A national game is distributed across the United States by a national broadcast or streaming partner. Local team telecasts are not included unless the same game also has a national outlet.
National TV tracker
2026-27 NBA National TV Schedule
This page isolates games marked for U.S. national distribution, so you can scan the league-wide slate without local-only listings. Matchups, start times and network labels appear together, and times automatically follow your browser timezone.
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Know before you stream
How the national NBA TV schedule works
Use the network label as the starting point, then confirm the service or local affiliate that carries it where you live.
Broadcast network, cable or streaming
ABC and NBC are broadcast networks; ESPN, ESPN2, NBCSN and NBA TV are pay-TV channels; Peacock and Prime Video are streaming services. A listing can name more than one outlet.
Why a listing can still vary by viewer
Affiliate carriage, subscription tiers, provider authentication and location can affect access. Use the schedule to find the outlet, then verify the game inside your provider's guide or app.
Current game listings
National NBA games currently listed
Only games carrying a national broadcast label appear here. A game can list more than one outlet when a broadcast network and streaming service share coverage.
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No nationally televised games are currently listed. The guide below still explains the major U.S. options; check again as broadcast assignments are announced.
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How to use this NBA viewing tool
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Choose a nationally distributed matchup and note every outlet attached to it.
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Check the tipoff time in your browser timezone and select the broadcast, cable or streaming option you use.
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Verify local affiliate carriage, subscription access and any location restriction close to game time.
Schedule context: Official NBA national schedule and viewing guide. Always confirm last-minute carriage and schedule changes with the broadcaster.
Straight answers for fans
National NBA TV schedule FAQ
Which channels show nationally televised NBA games?+
Current U.S. national NBA partners include ABC and ESPN, NBC and Peacock, Prime Video and NBA TV. Each matchup shows only its currently listed outlets.
What makes an NBA game nationally televised?+
It is distributed to viewers across the United States by a national partner rather than only through a team's local broadcast. This page only includes games identified as national.
Are ABC and NBC NBA games free over the air?+
A local ABC or NBC affiliate may be receivable with an antenna, but reception and affiliate carriage vary by location. Confirm the local station carrying the event.
Are national NBA tipoff times shown in my timezone?+
Yes. The page detects the browser timezone automatically and lets you switch manually.
Why is a nationally televised game missing?+
There are currently 0 matching games listed. A game will not appear until a national outlet is attached to the matchup.
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