HOW TO WATCH THE NBA ON MLK DAY 2024

On January 15, 2024 the U.S. will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister, philosopher, prominent civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner who was assassinated in Memphis, TN on April 4, 1968 at the age of 39. The national holiday marking his legacy always falls on the third Monday in January. It’s celebrated throughout America with parades, marches and speeches by civil rights leaders and politicians.

On this holiday basketball fans get the bonus of an 11-game schedule specifically designed to highlight equality. To watch the games you’ll access TNT, NBA TV, NBA League Pass and your local team’s Regional Sports Network. Here’s the schedule:

MLK 2024 NBA GAME SCHEDULE

Game Date Time (ET) Channels
Houston Rockets at Philadelphia 76ers Sunday, January 15 1:00 p.m. NBA TV, Space City Home Network, NBC Sports Philadelphia
New Orleans Pelicans at Dallas Mavericks Sunday, January 15 2:30 p.m. Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports Southwest
Orlando Magic at New York Knicks Sunday, January 15 3:00 p.m. Bally Sports Florida, MSG Network
Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards Sunday, January 15 3:00 p.m. Bally Sports Detroit, Monumental Sports Network
San Antonio Spurs at Atlanta Hawks Sunday, January 15 3:30 p.m. TNT
Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies Sunday, January 15 6:00 p.m. TNT
Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday, January 15 7:00 p.m. NBC Sports Chicago, Bally Sports Ohio
Miami Heat at Brooklyn Nets Sunday, January 15 7:30 p.m. Bally Sports Sun, YES Network
Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors Sunday, January 15 7:30 p.m. NBC Sports Boston, TSN
Indiana Pacers at Utah Jazz Sunday, January 15 9:00 p.m. Bally Sports Indiana, KJZZ-TV
Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers Sunday, January 15 10:30 p.m. NBA TV, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Spectrum SportsNet

Top Streaming Platforms for NBA Games on MLK Day 2024

TNT, NBA TV, and Regional Sports Networks (RSN): The 2024 NBA MLK Day games will air on these channels. If your local team plays on MLK Day, their game will likely be on your local team’s RSN. All out-of-market matchups that don’t air on TNT and NBA TV are available to watch live on NBA League Pass.

YouTube TV: Offers TNT, NBA TV, and other national NBA channels like ABC and ESPN. It also features multi-view and unlimited DVR features. It costs $73.95/month but has not contract requirement.

DIRECTV STREAM: Known for its excellent RSN coverage in its CHOICE™ plan, although it is a bit costly. It's a good option for watching in-market NBA games. It’s pricey at $83.99 per month with no contract but you will need to lease the equipment unless you opt in for a 2-year agreement.

NBA League Pass: This is the league’s exclusive out-of-market package, available as a TV add-on and standalone service. It's the only way to watch games not airing on national and local channels. It’s $14.99/month with a premium option for $22.99/month. You can buy the entire season for $89.00.

Other Providers: Providers like Cox, DIRECTV, DISH, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Optimum, Philo, Sling TV, Spectrum, Verizon Fios, Vidgo, and Xfinity also offer various combinations of TNT and NBA TV, making them viable options for watching NBA games on MLK Day.

SAMPLE PROVIDER COMPARISON

Provider Type Price Has TNT Has NBA TV
YouTube TV Streaming $72.99/mo. Yes Yes
DIRECTV STREAM Streaming $69.99–$159.99/mo. Yes Yes
Cox Cable $56.00–$139.00/mo. Yes Yes
DIRECTV Satellite $69.99–$159.99/mo. Yes Yes
DISH Satellite $92.99–$117.99/mo. Yes Yes
Fubo Streaming $74.99–$94.99/mo. Yes
Hulu + Live TV Streaming $76.99–$89.99/mo. Yes
Optimum Cable $35.00–$125.00/mo. Yes Yes
Sling TV Streaming $40.00–$55.00/mo. Yes Yes
Spectrum Cable $59.99/mo. Yes Yes

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