How to Watch Heat vs. Warriors on DIRECTV: Tip-Off Time, NBA TV Channel and Local TV
The Miami Heat play the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) at Chase Center in San Francisco, and the game airs nationally on NBA TV, DIRECTV channel 216.
NBA TV comes with DIRECTV CHOICE and higher packages, so most DIRECTV customers can turn to 216 at tip-off. In the Bay Area, the Warriors' broadcast is on NBC Sports Bay Area, and in South Florida the Heat's broadcast is free over the air on WPLG Local 10. Here's every way to watch and what to know before the game.
Heat vs. Warriors: quick facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, November 5, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) |
| National TV | NBA TV |
| DIRECTV channel | NBA TV, channel 216 (CHOICE and higher) |
| Local TV | NBC Sports Bay Area (Warriors); WPLG Local 10 and the Local 10+ app (Heat) |
| Arena | Chase Center, San Francisco |
| Game type | Regular season; the last stop on Miami's three-game West Coast trip |
What channel is Heat vs. Warriors on DIRECTV?
Heat-Warriors is on NBA TV, channel 216, across the country. NBA TV is included with DIRECTV CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER, and with the MySports Genre Pack. It isn't part of ENTERTAINMENT, so customers on that package won't see the game on 216 unless they upgrade.
Here's how to tune in:
- On DIRECTV satellite or DIRECTV via internet: press Guide and go to channel 216, or search "Heat" or "Warriors" on game night.
- On a DIRECTV Gemini device: NBA TV is in the live guide on 216 with any package that includes it.
- On the go: sign in to the DIRECTV app on a phone or tablet to stream NBA TV where your package allows it.
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, so this 10 p.m. ET tip is on standard time. It's the only national game that night.
Is Heat vs. Warriors on NBC Sports Bay Area or WPLG?
Yes, in each team's home market. NBC Sports Bay Area carries the Warriors' broadcast, and it comes with DIRECTV CHOICE and higher where DIRECTV carries it in your ZIP code. In the Bay Area, the Warriors' broadcast also streams on Peacock.
The Heat moved their local games to WPLG Local 10 this season after FanDuel Sports Network shut down, and the station's Local 10+ app streams them in the Heat's region. WPLG is a free local station, so it comes with DIRECTV packages that include Miami-area local channels. Outside the two markets, NBA TV on 216 is the way to watch.
Can I watch Heat vs. Warriors on NBA League Pass?
League Pass is built for out-of-market local games, so it's a good add-on for Heat or Warriors fans who live outside their team's region on nights without national TV, like Miami's games at the Lakers on Nov. 2 and at the Clippers on Nov. 4. For this game, NBA TV on channel 216 is the simplest way to watch on DIRECTV. If you want a team broadcast through League Pass, check the game page in the NBA app on game day. See our NBA League Pass plans and prices guide for tiers.
Heat vs. Warriors: where to watch at a glance
| Option | How it works with DIRECTV | Carries this game? |
|---|---|---|
| NBA TV (216) | DIRECTV channel, CHOICE and higher plus MySports | Yes, nationally |
| NBC Sports Bay Area | Regional sports network, CHOICE and higher where carried | Yes, Warriors' home market |
| WPLG Local 10 | Free local station, on DIRECTV local channels in the Miami market | Yes, Heat's home market |
| Peacock and Local 10+ app | Separate streaming apps | Yes, each team's region only |
| ESPN (206), local NBC, Prime Video | DIRECTV channels or streaming apps | No |
What to know before tip-off
- A back-to-back for Miami: the Heat play at the Clippers at 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 4, then fly north for this one. The Warriors last play on Monday, Nov. 2.
- Check availability on game day: injury reports come out the afternoon before and the day of the game.
Heat and Warriors on national TV: opening weeks
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed., Oct. 21 | Timberwolves at Heat (final: Timberwolves 131, Heat 106) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN (206) |
| Wed., Oct. 21 | Warriors at Lakers (final: Lakers 127, Warriors 105) | 10 p.m. | ESPN (206) |
| Sat., Oct. 24 | Warriors at Suns (final: Suns 131, Warriors 122) | 10 p.m. | NBA TV (216) |
| Mon., Oct. 26 | Mavericks at Heat | 7:30 p.m. | NBA TV (216) |
| Mon., Oct. 26 | Warriors at Nuggets | 10 p.m. | Peacock and NBCSN |
| Fri., Oct. 30 | Lakers at Warriors (Emirates NBA Cup) | 10 p.m. | Prime Video (app) |
| Thu., Nov. 5 | Heat at Warriors | 10 p.m. | NBA TV (216) |
Peacock and Prime Video games stream in those apps, which need their own subscriptions and run on DIRECTV Gemini devices. Team-by-team local channels, League Pass details and the full national schedule are in our guide to watching the NBA on DIRECTV.
Which DIRECTV package is best for Heat and Warriors fans?
- ENTERTAINMENT: includes ESPN (206) and ESPN2 (209) for national ESPN games, plus local channels where available, including WPLG Local 10 in Miami. It doesn't include NBA TV.
- CHOICE: adds NBA TV (216) for games like this one, plus regional sports networks like NBC Sports Bay Area where DIRECTV carries them.
- MySports Genre Pack: a sports-focused streaming option with ESPN, NBA TV and local channels where available.
Want NBA TV for Thursday night? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Heat vs. Warriors on November 5?
Tip-off is 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Chase Center in San Francisco.
What channel is Heat vs. Warriors on DIRECTV?
NBA TV, channel 216, which comes with DIRECTV CHOICE and higher packages and with MySports. In the Bay Area it's also on NBC Sports Bay Area, and in Miami it's on WPLG Local 10.
Is Heat vs. Warriors on ESPN?
No. It's an NBA TV game. ESPN's games that week are 76ers at Pistons and Mavericks at Spurs on Wednesday, Nov. 4, both on channel 206.
Can I watch Heat vs. Warriors for free over the air?
In the Miami market, yes. The Heat's broadcast is on WPLG Local 10, a free local station. Everywhere else, watch on NBA TV, channel 216.
Questions about getting NBA TV or your team's network on DIRECTV? Call 1-855-690-9884.
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