NBA League Pass 2026-27 Plans and Prices
NBA League Pass for the 2026–27 season costs $16.99 a month or $109.99 for the season, and League Pass Premium costs $24.99 a month or $159.99 for the season. If you follow just one out-of-market team, Team Pass is $13.99 a month, and NBA TV on its own is $8.99 a month. Those are NBA.com’s U.S. prices as of October 12, 2026. The season tips off Tuesday, October 20, with a tripleheader on NBC and Peacock that League Pass will not carry live.
That last point is the catch most fans miss. League Pass is built for out-of-market games. National games on ESPN, ABC, NBC, Peacock and Prime Video, and your local team’s games, are blacked out live. Here is how the plans compare, what the blackouts mean, and how to cover the games League Pass leaves out.
NBA League Pass 2026–27 plans and prices
| Plan | Monthly | Season | Streams at once | Commercials | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Pass Premium | $24.99 | $159.99 | 3 devices | No (in-arena feed during breaks) | Offline downloads, Multiview up to 4 games |
| League Pass | $16.99 | $109.99 | 1 device | Yes | Multiview up to 4 games |
| Team Pass | $13.99 | Monthly only | — | — | One out-of-market team |
| NBA TV | $8.99 | Monthly only | — | — | 24/7 NBA channel |
U.S. prices from NBA.com’s League Pass page as of October 12, 2026. Prices before tax; the NBA can change them during the season.
Monthly or season: our cost math
The regular season runs from October 20 into April, about six months. Paying monthly for the whole run costs more than the season price:
| Plan | 6 months, billed monthly | Season price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| League Pass | $101.94 | $109.99 | Monthly is $8.05 cheaper for 6 months |
| League Pass Premium | $149.94 | $159.99 | Monthly is $10.05 cheaper for 6 months |
Our calculation from NBA.com prices as of October 12, 2026. Seven months of billing (October through April) costs $118.93 for League Pass and $174.93 for Premium.
So the season plan only wins if you keep paying for seven months or more, or if you want the playoff replays and off-season on-demand access it includes. Season plans also renew automatically before next season; NBA.com says it emails you 30 days before the charge. Monthly plans can be paused or canceled at any time, effective at the end of the billing cycle.
Want help pairing League Pass with live TV for national and local games? Call 1-855-690-9884 to compare DIRECTV options at your address.
What League Pass does not show live
- National games: games on ESPN, ABC, NBC, Peacock and Prime Video are blacked out live and post after 6 a.m. ET the next day.
- Local games: your local team’s games in your area are blacked out live and become available three days later.
- Opening night: the October 20 tripleheader is on NBC and Peacock.
Every League Pass plan does include live radio broadcasts of all games, with no blackouts. To see which games are blocked at your address, use the ZIP code checker on NBA.com before you buy. Our guide on how to watch local NBA games covers regional networks and team streaming options.
How to cover the games League Pass misses
| Games | Where they air | How to get them |
|---|---|---|
| Out-of-market games | League Pass | League Pass, Premium or Team Pass |
| National games | ESPN, ABC, NBC, Peacock, Prime Video | A live TV service or satellite package with ESPN, ABC and NBC, plus Peacock and Prime Video |
| Local team | Regional sports network or team stream | A TV package that carries your regional network, or the team’s own stream where offered |
Broadcast partners from NBA.com’s League Pass blackout notice as of October 12, 2026.
For the full channel-by-channel plan for the season, see our guide on how to watch the 2026–27 NBA season without cable. DIRECTV customers can also check our NBA preseason on DIRECTV guide.
Internet speed for League Pass and Multiview
Each HD stream needs a steady connection, and Multiview shows up to four games at once on one screen, which multiplies the demand. Premium’s three simultaneous streams can also add up in a busy home. As a rule of thumb, plan for a connection several times faster than a single HD stream if you use Multiview or share Premium across TVs. Our guide to good internet speeds for streaming breaks down the numbers.
Which plan should you buy?
- One favorite team that plays out of market: Team Pass at $13.99/mo.
- Many teams, one viewer: League Pass, monthly unless you will keep it into April.
- A household that watches on several screens: Premium for three streams and no commercials.
- Your team is local: skip League Pass for that team and get a package with your regional network.
Not sure which TV package covers your local team and the national networks? Call 1-855-690-9884 and we’ll check DIRECTV channels and regional sports coverage for your ZIP.
Questions about adding sports to an existing plan? Call 1-855-690-9884.