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NBA League Pass: A Complete Guide

In the dynamic landscape of the NBA, it can be difficult to feel satisfied with the offerings from traditional media when it comes to following the most exciting teams. That’s where NBA League Pass comes into play, offering out-of-market games, 24/7 NBA TV coverage, game replays, and rare access to the stadium jumbotron feed with a variety of subscription plans. Although, in the US and Canada, local in-market and nationally televised games are not available on League Pass live, they become available on-demand 72 hours after they have concluded.

Even with those blackouts, the NBA League Pass is the most comprehensive deal for avid basketball fans to follow the best of the best, with unbeatable angles, insight, and immersion available around the globe. As is often the case with streaming services like this one, there are several options to choose from. So, to make sure you are committing to the right package for you, we have broken them all down for you here. 

 

NBA League Pass Subscription Plans

NBA League Pass Premium (Price: $24.99/month or $159.99/year)

Content: 

• Live, out-of-market games
• On-demand access to archive of game replays, dating from 2012-present
• 24/7 NBA TV (press conferences, interviews, features, analysis) 
• In game stat overlays
• Betting and strategy streams
• Condensed games and highlights

 

Features: 

• Streaming on up to 3 devices at once 
• Offline viewing for downloaded games
• In-arena stream available in the place of commercials
• Stream up to 4 games on the same screen with multiview 
• Alternate camera angles (sideline cam, backboard cam, player cam)
• Broadcasts in English, Spanish, Korean, and Thai

 

Availability: 

• Outside of the US and Canada, there are no blackout games
• League Pass is available worldwide, except for the following countries: Belarus, China, Cuba, Iran, Japan, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and specific regions of Ukraine (Crimea, Donetsk People’s Republic, and Luhansk People’s Republic)
• Can be accessed through the NBA App on iOS, VisionOS, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Xbox One and Xbox Series X (in select countries), Roku (in select countries), Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Hisense, Comcast, PlayStation 4 and 5 (in select countries), and Peloton
• You can also stream online at NBA.com on your desktop

 

NBA League Pass (Price: $16.99/month or $109.99/year)

Content: 

• Live, out-of-market games
• On-demand access to game replays, dating from 2012-present
• 24/7 NBA TV (press conferences, interviews, features, analysis) 
• In game stat overlays
• Betting and strategy streams
• Condensed games and highlights

 

Features: 

• Streaming on 1 device at a time
• Commercials
• Stream up to 4 games on the same screen with multiview 
• Alternate camera angles (sideline cam, backboard cam, player cam)
• Broadcasts in English, Spanish, Korean, and Thai

 

Availability: 

• Outside of the US and Canada, there are no blackout games
• League Pass is available worldwide, except for the following countries: Belarus, China, Cuba, Iran, Japan, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and specific regions of Ukraine (Crimea, Donetsk People’s Republic, and Luhansk People’s Republic)
• Can be accessed through the NBA App on iOS, VisionOS, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Xbox One and Xbox Series X (in select countries), Roku (in select countries), Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Hisense, Comcast, PlayStation 4 and 5 (in select countries), and Peloton
• You can also stream online at NBA.com on your desktop

NBA League Pass Student Discount (Price: $9.99/month for eligible college students)

Content: 

• Live, out-of-market games
• On-demand access to game replays, dating from 2012-present
• 24/7 NBA TV 
• In game stat overlays
• Betting and strategy streams
• Condensed games and highlights

 

Features: 

• Streaming on 1 device at a time
• Commercials
• Stream up to 4 games on the same screen with multiview 
• Alternate camera angles (sideline cam, backboard cam, player cam)
• Broadcasts in English, Spanish, Korean, and Thai

 

Availability: 

• Outside of the US and Canada, there are no blackout games
• League Pass is available worldwide, except for the following countries: Belarus, China, Cuba, Iran, Japan, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and specific regions of Ukraine (Crimea, Donetsk People’s Republic, and Luhansk People’s Republic)
• Can be accessed through the NBA App on iOS, VisionOS, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Xbox One and Xbox Series X (in select countries), Roku (in select countries), Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Hisense, Comcast, PlayStation 4 and 5 (in select countries), and Peloton
• You can also stream online at NBA.com on your desktop

 

NBA League Pass AUDIO ONLY (Price: $9.99/year)

Content:

• Audio coverage for every game in the NBA season

 

Features: 

• No blackouts
• Broadcasts in English, Spanish, Korean, and Thai

 

Availability: 

• League Pass Audio is available in every country, except for the following: Belarus, China, Cuba, Iran, Japan, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and specific regions of Ukraine (Crimea, Donetsk People’s Republic, and Luhansk People’s Republic)
• Can be accessed through the NBA App on iOS, VisionOS, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Xbox One and Xbox Series X (in select countries), Roku (in select countries), Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Hisense, Comcast, PlayStation 4 and 5 (in select countries), and Peloton
• You can also stream online at NBA.com on your desktop

 

Promotions

Aside from the Student Plan listed above, there are no active promotions available for the NBA League Pass. However, the NBA does run multiple promotions during the season for all levels of the League Pass, so it’s certainly worth keeping an eye out for. Also, when the action finally gets back underway, make sure to check out the Live Sports on TV website for an up-to-date schedule with game times and broadcast information. 

 

NBA League Pass FAQs

Q: What if I just want to follow one team?

A: The NBA also offers a Team Pass for $13.99/month, allowing you the same access as the league pass but for any out-of-market team.

 

Q: How do I watch the blackout games if I live in the US or Canada?

A: These games will be shown on local regional sports networks or national broadcasters. Consult the full NBA schedule for availability.

 

Q: How do I know which games are blacked out in my area?

A: Nationally broadcast games and locally televised games will not be available live with League Pass. Your local team is determined by zip code, which you can confirm on the NBA website. 

 

Q: Is the student pass available for high schoolers?

A: No, it is intended for college students only. 

 

Q: How do I verify my status as a student?

A: When signing up, you provide the name of your school, personal information and email to confirm in order to get the student discount. 

 

Q: What if I only want NBA TV, not the full League Pass?

A: You can purchase a subscription to NBA TV alone for $8.99/month.