How to stream NBA games on Roku (2025-2026)

The NBA season has officially tipped off, and we’ve got you covered. The NBA Zone on Roku has it all in one place, from live games to highlights and clips, and so much more.

When you enter the Zone, you’ll see both live and upcoming NBA games, plus information on where to watch them. Even better, Roku surfaces the streaming options based on your current subscriptions, so the services you’re subscribed to show up first. That means less time searching and more time watching.

And it gets better. Fans can now set reminders for tip-off times, so you never miss a moment. Whether it’s a nationally televised game or a local rivalry, Roku will make sure you’re ready when it’s game time.

How to live stream NBA games

The Roku Sports experience gives you easy access to live and upcoming sports across the Roku platform and introduces a centralized location for browsing sports content and seeing where it’s available to watch.
To see live and upcoming NBA games, simply navigate to the Sports section of your home screen to see where and when to watch.
You can also head to Search to find games via voice or text.

How to stream nationally televised NBA games

Nationally televised games are available across ESPN, NBC/Peacock, and Prime Video. These can also be accessed through:

DIRECTV STREAM
FuboTV
Hulu + Live TV
Sling TV

NBA League Pass offers access to out-of-market games, while the NBA FAST Channel on The Roku Channel delivers free replays, highlights, and original content.

How to stream local NBA games

Local NBA games are aired on networks such as NBC Sports or FanDuel Sports Network, depending on your team. Most local networks or the teams themselves now offer standalone streaming options, and/or are included in live TV services such as: