Los Angeles Lakers Basketball on TV & Streaming

Following the Lakers this season? You’re not alone. With LeBron James and Luka Dončić sharing the spotlight in LA, the 2025–26 season is set to be one of the most watched in recent memory. Second-year coach JJ Redick has all the tools to lead a title charge, but expectations are sky-high in LA. If you want to catch every pass, dunk, and buzzer-beater, here’s how to watch the Lakers live on TV or stream every game online.

What Channel is the Los Angeles Lakers Game on Tonight?

With one of the league’s most iconic brands and rosters, it’s no surprise the Lakers are tied for the most nationally televised games this season—34 in total. You’ll find them airing on ESPN, NBC, or ABC, but the specific channel varies by matchup. Double-check the latest TV listings for NBA matchups tonight to confirm exactly where to watch before tipoff.

For local fans in the Los Angeles area, Spectrum Sportsnet provides the most complete coverage of the Lakers for the 2025-26 season. The channel is available through providers such as Spectrum, U-Verse TV, Cox, DirecTV, and Hawaii Telecom. There are regional restrictions in place, as the Sportsnet service is only available through central and southern California, Hawaii and the Las Vegas Valley.

How to Stream Lakers Games Online

If you’re wondering how to stream Lakers games without missing a beat, here are your best options:

Spectrum SportsNet is streamable on iOS and Android devices or directly through the Spectrum SportsNet website. However, it’s only available with a pre-existing TV provider - a rare limitation compared to most other NBA teams, who typically offer stand-alone digital subscriptions.
NBA League Pass or Team Pass is your go-to if you’re outside of Spectrum’s blackout zones (Central/Southern California, Hawaii, and Las Vegas). You’ll get access to all non-nationally broadcast Lakers games, plus extras like alternate angles and jumbotron feeds.
Note: Games on national TV or when the Lakers visit your local team will be blacked out.
National broadcast streams are split across multiple platforms:
- ESPN app (13 games)
- Peacock (11 exclusive games)
- Prime Video (10 exclusive games) - These are available nationwide and don’t require a regional network subscription.

Home of the Lakers

The Lakers have played at the Staples Center since it opened in 1999. They share the arena with their city rival, the Los Angeles Clippers. The Staples Center has a capacity of 18.997 for Lakers home games.

History of the Lakers

The Lakers have a long history of success. The franchise has won 23 division titles. Most recently, they won five straight Pacific Division titles from 2008 to 2012. The Lakers have won 31 conference titles, most recently winning three straight in 2008, 2009, and 2010. The Lakers have won 16 NBA titles (1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, and 2010).

The first Laker great was George Mikan who played for the team in Minneapolis. He led the Lakers to five NBL/BAA championships before the formation of the NBA. He was a four-time NBA All-Star and MVP of the 1953 All-Star Game. Mikan led the NBA in scoring three times and finished his Hall of Fame career with an average of 23.1 points and 13.4 rebounds per game. Elgin Baylor played his entire career with the Lakers, first in Minneapolis then in L.A. He was an 11-time All-Star and was an All-NBA FIrst Team selection 10 times. After being drafted by Minneapolis with the first overall pick in the 1958 NBA draft, Baylor was the 1959 Rookie of the Year. A Hall of Famer, Baylor finished his career with an average of 27.4 points and 13.5 rebounds per game. Jerry West was the second pick of the 1960 NBA draft. He would be an All-Star selection in all 14 of his NBA seasons. He led the Lakers to the 1972 NBA title and was the NBA Finals MVP in 1969 despite a Lakers loss. West is considered one of the game’s all-time greats finishing his career with averages of 27.0 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game. The NBA logo is modeled after West. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. He played the final 14 years of his NBA career with the Lakers. Abdul-Jabbar won five NBA championships with the Lakers and three of his six league MVPs while in L.A. Abdul-Jabbar’s teammate Magic Johnson played his whole career with the Lakers. He won five NBA championships and was a three-time NBA Finals MVP. A 12-time All-Star, Johnson average 19.5 points, 11.2 assists, and 7.2 rebounds per game during his career.