The NBA has unveiled its 2025-26 season schedule, marking the debut of a groundbreaking 11-year TV rights agreement. This season, fans can enjoy an expanded lineup of games across various platforms, ensuring comprehensive coverage and accessibility.

Broadcasting Partners and Schedule

• Sunday: Games will be aired on ABC, NBC, and Peacock, providing a mix of national and regional coverage.
• Monday: Peacock takes the lead with a weekly double-header, offering fans a packed evening of basketball action.
• Tuesday: NBC and Peacock will broadcast two regional games, catering to local audiences.
• Wednesday: ESPN continues its tradition with a standard double-header, a staple for midweek basketball enthusiasts.
• Thursday: Amazon Prime will host prime-time games, transitioning smoothly from its Thursday Night Football coverage.
• Friday: Amazon Prime will air double-headers, with ESPN occasionally picking up additional games.
• Saturday: ABC will broadcast prime-time games, while Amazon Prime will handle daytime games, ensuring a full day of basketball.

Special Coverage Highlights

• Emirates NBA Cup: The quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship will be exclusively streamed on Amazon Prime.
• Christmas Day Games: A beloved tradition, these games will continue to be broadcast on ABC and ESPN.
• Playoffs: ABC will host a conference final in 10 of the 11 years covered by the contract. Disney will air 18 games in the first two rounds, NBCUniversal will broadcast 28 games across NBC and Peacock, and Amazon Prime will stream one-third of all playoff games.

Total Game Coverage

• NBCUniversal: Up to 100 games.
• Disney: 80 games.
• Amazon Prime: 66 games.

This new deal ensures that NBA fans have unprecedented access to their favorite teams and players, with games available on multiple platforms throughout the week.