How to Watch the NBA in the UK (2025)
Now harbouring one of the biggest international NBA audiences, there are many people are wondering how they can watch the NBA in the UK.
Not only is there a tv deal in place so you can watch the league in the UK, but with the NBA’s global growth, more and more game times are being tailored for international audiences – meaning it’s not always a case of having to stay up until the early hours of the morning to get your NBA fix.
The NBA signed a $77billion rights deal in 2024 which will see games in the UK shown on both Sky Sports and Amazon Prime.
Sky Sports have signed an 11-year deal from 2025/26 to show both the NBA & WNBA, with the specifics still to be confirmed, while Prime will show 86 regular season games, the NBA Cup, a Conference Finals Series and NBA Finals in six of their 11 years.
How to Watch the NBA in the UK
There are three main ways to (legally) watch the NBA in the UK – NBA League Pass, Sky Sports, and Prime Video.
Here’s a bit more information about all three:
NBA League Pass
NBA League Pass is one of the most popular ways for UK NBA fans to soak up the action, with every game broadcast live on the online service which can be viewed on a range of devices.
Check out the latest deals for NBA League Pass by clicking here.
NBA on Prime Video
Prime Video has announced 67 of the regular-season games for the inaugural season of the NBA on Prime.
Prime Video is included with a Prime membership which costs £8.99 per month and £95 per year. You can also sign up for a free trial or you can sign up for Prime Video on its own for £5.99 per month.
NBA on Prime tips off with a doubleheader on Friday, October 25 at 00:30 a.m. BST when the New York Knicks host the Boston Celtics followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers at 03:00 a.m. BST.
The remaining 20 games of Prime Video’s regular-season schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.
For this 2025-26 season, Prime members in the UK and Ireland will also receive exclusive coverage of the NBA Berlin and London Games on Jan. 15 and 18, respectively, featuring the Orlando Magic versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Additionally, they will be able to exclusively stream the 2026 SoFi Play-In tournament, one third of first and second round games of the Playoffs, and a Conference Finals series as part of the post-season action.
To conclude the inaugural season, Prime Video will also be the exclusive home of the NBA Finals in June 2026, bringing the championship series to Prime members in the UK and Ireland for the first time.
Emirates NBA Cup 2025
NBA Cup Group Play games tip off on Prime on Halloween with five consecutive weeks of high-stakes doubleheader nights, featuring 10 games including the Philadelphia 76ers hosting the Celtics on Oct. 31, Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets at the San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets hosting the Golden State Warriors on Nov. 8, Miami Heat at Knicks on Nov. 15, and reigning Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers on Nov. 22.
The first-ever NBA on Prime Black Friday doubleheader featuring the Milwaukee Bucks at Knicks and Dallas Mavericks at Lakers on Nov. 29 is the final day of Group Play, which will determine which teams reach the NBA Cup Knockout rounds. Prime’s presentation of all seven Knockout round games begins with the Quarterfinals (Tuesday, Dec. 9- Wednesday, Dec. 10) followed by the Semifinals (Saturday, Dec. 13) and Championship game (Tuesday, Dec. 16) with live on-site coverage from Las Vegas, Nev.
The 2025-26 NBA on Prime schedule also includes eight Saturday afternoon games providing primetime coverage throughout Europe of the league’s top European stars such as Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs (Mavericks at Spurs on Feb. 7), the Orlando Magic’s Moe and Franz Wagner (Magic at Timberwolves on March 7) and the Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks at Atlanta Hawks on March 14 and Spurs at Bucks on March 28).
Postseason Action
The 2026 SoFi Play-In Tournament will be broadcast exclusively on Prime Video featuring six games on April 14, 15 and 17. The tournament features the Nos. 7-10 teams in each conference vying for the 7th and 8th NBA Playoff seeds. Prime members in the UK and Ireland will also receive exclusive coverage of one third of first and second round games of the Playoffs, a Conference Finals series and the NBA Finals in June 2026.
Viewers in the UK and Ireland can watch the NBA on Prime and NBA League Pass across hundreds of compatible devices, streaming from the web or by using the Prime Video app on smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, game consoles and smart TVs. For a complete list of compatible devices, visit amazon.com/howtostream.
NBA on Sky Sports
The NBA schedule on Sky Sports is yet to be announced.
NBA 2025-26 TV Schedule in the UK on Prime Video
With the 2025-26 NBA regular season upon us, we have parts of the TV schedule now released.
How to Watch NBA in the UK FAQ
Where can I watch NBA games in the UK for free?
Aside from looking up illegal streaming websites which unfortunately not only means you are breaking the law, but a lot of the times put your computer at risk of viruses and malware, there are some legal options for free NBA games in the UK.
All of the NBA Sunday Games scheduled on Sky Sports will also be available for free on their YouTube channel, so get subscribed and make sure you clear your Sundays during game time!
Also check out the BBC schedule above.
What channel is the NBA on in the UK?
Sky Sports.
Sky Sports signed a multi-year broadcast deal with the NBA in the UK in July 2024.
How to Watch Inside the NBA in the UK
Inside the NBA is no longer available to watch for UK viewers legally.
It used to be available on NBA League Pass, but has since been removed. Your best options are clips on Youtube, Reddit, or digging up an illegal stream if you are willing to take the risks.
How to Watch the NBA All Star Game in the UK
This is still TBC.
Sky Sports signed a multi year broadcast deal with the NBA in the UK in July 2024.
How to watch the NBA Playoffs in UK
You will be able to watch the NBA Finals on both Prime Video and NBA League Pass.
Sky Sports Sports signed a multi year broadcast deal with the NBA in the UK in July 2024.
How to watch the NBA Finals in the UK
You will be able to watch the NBA Finals on both Prime Video and NBA League Pass.
Sky sports signed a multi year broadcast deal with the NBA in the UK in July 2024.
How to watch the NBA draft in the UK
You will be able to watch the NBA Draft on both TNT Sports and NBA League Pass.
Sky Sports signed a multi year broadcast deal with the NBA in the UK in July 2024.
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