Where to Watch Your Local NBA Team in 2026-27: Team-by-Team Guide
Local NBA coverage looks very different in 2026-27. Some teams still use a regional sports network. Others moved their games to free broadcast stations, team-run streaming apps or DAZN. According to DAZN, it's the exclusive local streaming home of the Spurs, Pacers, Cavaliers, Grizzlies and Timberwolves, and it also streams local games for the Knicks, Nets, Magic, Pistons and Hornets.
The table below reflects team and broadcaster announcements, NBA viewing guides, DAZN, DIRECTV and regional-network information checked October 23, 2026. Station and DIRECTV access vary by address and package, so confirm the game in your local guide. NBA.com's Tap to Watch button on every game page also links to the right local option for your location.
2026-27 local NBA TV by team
| Team | Local TV | Streaming | On DIRECTV | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | Free over the air on WANF (Atlanta News First), Peachtree Sports Network and participating Gray stations | Prime Video | Yes. The team lists DirecTV among the providers carrying the stations. | nba.com/hawks/tunein |
| Boston Celtics | NBC Sports Boston (67 games) | NBC Sports app (with provider); Peacock add-on in New England | Yes. NBC Sports Boston lists DIRECTV among carriers. | nbcsportsboston.com |
| Brooklyn Nets | YES Network | DAZN (team streaming) | Check ZIP | Fubo Help Center, DAZN |
| Charlotte Hornets | WSOC Channel 9 and TV64 (antenna), plus partner stations in the Carolinas | DAZN | Yes. The team lists DirecTV among carriers. | nba.com/hornets/watch, DAZN |
| Chicago Bulls | Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) | CHSN website and app (in market) | CHSN on DIRECTV in its broadcast territory; check ZIP | NBA.com/Bulls CHSN |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 15 free games on Gray stations including WOIO 19 and WUAB 43 in Cleveland; check local listings | DAZN (exclusive local streaming) | Check ZIP and local station lineup | Gray Media and Cavaliers September 2026 announcement |
| Dallas Mavericks | KFAA and WFAA in Dallas–Fort Worth | MavsTV+ (in market) | Check ZIP | NBA.com/Mavs tune-in; MavsTV+ |
| Denver Nuggets | Altitude Sports, with 20 games on 9News | Altitude+; Altitude on Fubo | Altitude Sports channel 681 in eligible territory; check ZIP | NBA.com/Nuggets how to watch; DIRECTV RSN channel list |
| Detroit Pistons | WMYD TV20 Detroit, free over the air; other Michigan stations vary by market | DAZN (team streaming) | Check ZIP and local station lineup | Detroit Pistons and Scripps Sports May 2026 announcement |
| Golden State Warriors | NBC Sports Bay Area | NBC Sports app with an eligible TV provider | Check ZIP | NBC Sports Bay Area streaming FAQ |
| Houston Rockets | Space City Home Network | SCHN+ (in market) | Check ZIP | NBA.com/Rockets; 2026–27 schedule |
| Indiana Pacers | 15 free games expected on Nexstar over-the-air stations; check local listings | DAZN (exclusive local streaming) | Check ZIP and local station lineup | NBA.com/Pacers DAZN FAQ |
| LA Clippers | ClipperVision; 10 games free on KTLA 5 | ClipperVision direct subscription | Yes. ClipperVision is included in eligible DIRECTV packages (satellite and streaming). | nba.com/clippers/watch |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Spectrum SportsNet | Spectrum SportsNet+ (NBA App, in team territory) | Check ZIP | NBA Help Center |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 15 free games to be simulcast on local over-the-air TV; check station listings | DAZN (exclusive local streaming) | Check ZIP and local station lineup | Memphis Grizzlies and DAZN September 2026 announcement |
| Miami Heat | WPLG Local 10, free over the air (Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe); My15 WTCN in West Palm Beach | LOCAL 10+ app | Check ZIP | nba.com/heat/wheretowatch |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Free local stations including WVTV 24.1 in Milwaukee | Bucks+ (in market) | WVTV on DIRECTV channel 24 in Milwaukee; check ZIP elsewhere | NBA.com/Bucks watch |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 15 free games on KARE 11 in Minneapolis–St. Paul and Gray stations in other markets | DAZN (exclusive local streaming) | Check ZIP and local station lineup | Gray Media October 2026 announcement |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network | Pelicans+ (in market) | GCSEN on DIRECTV in listed Gulf South markets; check ZIP | NBA.com/Pelicans broadcasting |
| New York Knicks | MSG Networks | DAZN (team streaming) | Check ZIP | Fubo Help Center, DAZN |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Thunder Gameday Network; KSBI in Oklahoma City and KQCW in Tulsa | Thunder+ in the NBA App (in market) | DIRECTV and DIRECTV Stream in Thunder territory; check ZIP | NBA.com/Thunder watch |
| Orlando Magic | Free over the air on WRDQ 27 across Florida, with select games on WFTV 9 | DAZN | Yes, included in local packages in the Orlando area | nba.com/magic/broadcast, DAZN |
| Philadelphia 76ers | NBC Sports Philadelphia | Peacock with NBC Sports regional add-on (in market) | Check ZIP | NBC Sports Philadelphia streaming guide |
| Phoenix Suns | KPHE / KTVK | Suns+ (eligible Arizona and Albuquerque-area ZIPs) | Check ZIP | NBA.com Suns+ 2026–27 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Rip City Television Network: KUNP in Portland and KATU affiliates, free over the air | BlazerVision | NBA Blazers channel 688 in eligible territory; check ZIP | NBA.com/Blazers watch; DIRECTV RSN channel list |
| Sacramento Kings | NBC Sports California | NBC Sports app with an eligible TV provider; Kings+ carries preseason only | NBC Sports California on DIRECTV in its territory; check ZIP | NBC Sports California streaming FAQ; NBA Kings+ Help |
| San Antonio Spurs | 22 over-the-air games announced; station not yet confirmed | DAZN (exclusive local streaming) | Check ZIP | NBA.com/Spurs DAZN announcement |
| Toronto Raptors | Canadian broadcasters (no U.S. local market) | n/a | National U.S. games only | n/a |
| Utah Jazz | KJZZ | Jazz+ (in market) | Check ZIP | NBA.com/Jazz broadcast |
| Washington Wizards | Monumental Sports Network | Monumental+ (DC area); DAZN | Check ZIP | monumentalsports.com |
"Check ZIP" means the team's games may be on a regional network or local station that DIRECTV carries in some ZIP codes. DIRECTV's MyHome Team (with MySports) or CHOICE and higher add the regional networks DIRECTV carries at your address. Where the source is Fubo's help center, the local TV column names the channel Fubo lists for that team. The entries updated October 23 use the teams' or broadcasters' own announcements and DIRECTV channel information. Local rights and DIRECTV carriage depend on ZIP code.
National games aren't local
Games picked for national TV air only on ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock or Prime Video, not on your team's local outlet. On DIRECTV, ESPN is channel 206 and NBA TV is 216, and NBC and ABC are your local stations. Out-of-market games are on NBA League Pass, with local blackouts.
How to get your team on DIRECTV
- Teams on free local stations: any DIRECTV package that includes local channels at your address
- Teams on a regional network: CHOICE or higher, or MySports plus MyHome Team, where carried. See MySports $49.99 for the NBA.
- DAZN teams: the DAZN app, sold separately by DAZN
Not sure where your team airs at your address? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
Which NBA teams are on DAZN in 2026-27?
DAZN says it's the exclusive local streaming home of the Spurs, Pacers, Cavaliers, Grizzlies and Timberwolves. It also streams local games for the Knicks, Nets, Magic, Pistons and Hornets.
Are any NBA teams on free TV this season?
Yes. The Hawks, Hornets, Cavaliers, Pistons, Magic and Trail Blazers have free local broadcasts. Select free games are confirmed for the Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Clippers and Nuggets; the Pacers expect 15 free over-the-air games. Stations and schedules vary by market.
How do I find where my team's game is on tonight?
Use the Tap to Watch button on NBA.com or in the NBA App. It sends you to the right national, local or League Pass option for your location.
Questions about channels on your DIRECTV plan? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 23, 2026. Offers are set by each provider, are for new or eligible subscribers, auto-renew at the regular rate and may change or end without notice. NBA, DIRECTV, MySports, YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu, DAZN and related marks belong to their respective owners. Local channel availability, channel numbers, packages and prices vary by address and are subject to change. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.