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We’re weeks away from the 2024 NBA season, which means it’s time to warm up with some preseason action. Games kick off Oct. 4 when the Boston Celtics take on the Denver Nuggets at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
If you’re looking to watch NBA preseason games live, read on. Below is a quick guide on the best ways to livestream NBA preseason basketball without cable.
The majority of NBA preseason games are being shown on NBA TV, NBA League Pass, and regional sports networks. A couple of games are broadcast nationally on ESPN or TNT.
The best way for cord-cutters to watch NBA preseason games without cable is to get a live TV streaming service that carries NBA TV, RSNs, ESPN, and TNT. If you want a more affordable option, NBA League Pass will get you a decent chunk of the action. Here’s a further breakdown:
DirecTV Stream offers NBA TV and extensive RSN coverage in its Choice plan, as well as ESPN and TNT coverage in all plans. The Choice package starts with a five-day free trial, and then costs $88.99 a month for the first month. After that, the plan is $108.99 a month.
Sling is another great streamer for sports fans, and it’s much more affordable than DirecTV Stream. You can get ESPN and TNT coverage in Sling’s Orange plan, while the Orange + Blue plan adds some RSNs (in select markets). Get NBA TV with Sling’s Sports Extra add-on, which costs an additional $11 a month.
Sling
Sling is one of the most affordable live TV streaming services, with packages starting at $40 a month. You can get up to 46 channels in the Sling Orange + Blue plan, plus more with Sling’s add-ons.
fubo offers RSN coverage and ESPN in all of its packages. NBA TV is also available though the streamer’s Sports Plus add-on. However, fubo is lacking TNT. fubo packages start at $79.99 a month — after a seven-day free trial — but there will be an extra fee for RSNs. The Sports Plus add-on is an additional $10.99 a month.
If you don’t want to pay for a live TV streamer, you can stream many of the NBA preseason games with NBA League Pass. You can pay monthly starting at $16.99 a month, or save over 40% by getting the whole season starting at $109.99. Whichever plan or payment you choose, you’ll get a seven-day free trial to start.
Want to watch a few NBA preseason games for free? Utilize the free trials offered by NBA League Pass, DirecTV Stream, and fubo.
The 2024 NBA preseason starts on Friday, Oct. 4, and runs through Friday, Oct. 18. Regular season play starts a few days later on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
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