The National Basketball Association, or the NBA is a professional basketball league in North America comprising 30 teams, 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada. The league’s headquarters are located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
The NBA is a member of USA Basketball (USAB), the national governing body recognized by FIBA. It is the second-wealthiest sports league in the world, behind the NFL, and its players have the highest average annual salaries globally.
The regular season, which lasts from October to April, consists of 82 games for each team. The NBA Playoffs, which conclude in June, culminate in the NBA Finals, which decide the league champion.
The Boston Celtics, who last won in 2024, currently own the record for the most championships (18). The Oklahoma City Thunder are the current NBA champions after defeating the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals.
How to watch the NBA Live in India?
Fans in India can watch NBA live with the NBA League Pass. The standard League Pass costs ₹1,499 per season and lets you watch on one device with commercials, multiview for up to four games, and alternative broadcasts. The League Pass Premium costs ₹2,099 per season and allows streaming on up to three devices, offline viewing, no commercials, in-arena streams during breaks, multiview, and alternative broadcasts.
You can also get a Team Pass for ₹199/month if you follow only one out-of-market team, or a Commercial Plan for business use to stream on 10+ devices. Students get a 40% discount on League Pass.
Games can be streamed on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Hisense, Comcast, PlayStation 4 and 5, or online at NBA.com. Premium subscribers can download full games, recaps, or condensed games on mobile for offline viewing.
Live streams include home/away broadcasts, Mobile View optimized for phones, alternate camera angles, and multiple languages. Premium also offers in-arena streams during halftime and breaks. Subscriptions can be paused or canceled depending on your plan.
Where to watch NBA Live via streaming Apps?
Starting October 2025, Prime members in India will get live coverage of NBA games at no extra cost. This includes 67 regular-season games, all seven Knockout Rounds of the Emirates NBA Cup, the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament, first and second round playoff games, and Conference Finals in six of the 11 years of the deal. From 2026, Prime Video will also stream WNBA games, including 30 regular-season games, the Commissioner’s Cup Championship, and selected postseason games.
When will the 2025-26 NBA season start?
The 2025–26 NBA regular season will start on October 21, 2025, and end on April 12, 2026. It will be the 80th season of the National Basketball Association. The third edition of the in-season NBA Cup will take place from October 31 to December 16, 2025.
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will be hosted on February 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The playoffs will start on April 18, and the play-in tournament will take place from April 14 to April 17, 2026. The NBA Finals are scheduled to start June 4, with a possible Game 7 on June 21.
FAQs
Q. Where can I watch NBA live in India?
A. You can watch NBA live in India on NBA League Pass or Prime Video. League Pass subscribers can link their accounts and watch directly on Prime Video.
Q. Can I watch NBA live for free?
A. Some games can be streamed for free on Fubo during its free trial. For full access, you need a League Pass subscription.
Q. Is NBA TV included in Amazon Prime?
A. Prime Video and the NBA have an 11-year rights agreement that permits live game and highlight streaming.
Q. Who has NBA rights in India?
A. In India, NBA games are streamed live on the NBA’s official YouTube channel during the 2024–25 season.
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