NBA watch guide
How to Watch the Los Angeles Lakers
Full-season estimate: $981/season ($109/mo)
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Los Angeles Lakers
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YouTube TV + Free local broadcast / antenna + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Start with YouTube TV, Free local broadcast / antenna, Prime Video, and Peacock Premium for Los Angeles Lakers fans in Los Angeles. Budget about $981/season ($109/month) once local and national windows are included.
Season
$981
Monthly
$109
Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated May 11, 2026; updated hourly.
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| Date | Matchup | Time | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
Thunder at LakersNBA | 10:30 PM EDT | Prime Video | |
Lakers at ThunderNBA | 1:00 PM EDT | TBD | |
Thunder at LakersNBA | 1:00 PM EDT | TBD | |
Lakers at ThunderNBA | 1:00 PM EDT | TBD |
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Platform checks
Is the Los Angeles Lakers game on a streaming-only service tonight?
Jump straight to the yes/no pages fans search before game time. Each page points back here for the full schedule and cost stack.
Percentile
86%
more expensive than 86% of teams
NBA Rank
#13/30
most expensive
NBA Avg
$118/mo
$3 above avg
NBA streaming range
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Alternative stacks
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + Free local broadcast / antenna + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Similar model cost with a different base package and channel mix.
Monthly
$109
Season
$981
DIRECTV STREAM Choice
DIRECTV STREAM Choice + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $108/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$121
Season
$1,089
YouTube TV Sports Plan
YouTube TV Sports Plan + Free local broadcast / antenna + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Usually costs less only if you accept gaps: missing ESPN2.
Monthly
$91
Season
$819
Recommended stack details
Base package
YouTube TV
Covers the national windows that still matter for Los Angeles Lakers fans in Los Angeles.
Estimated cost
$82.99/mo
Local coverage
Free local broadcast / antenna
Free over-the-air / local station
Free over-the-air / local station
Estimated cost
Free
Add-on
Prime Video
Prime Video - ~29 games/season
NBA on Prime Video (exclusive games)
Estimated cost
$14.99/mo
Add-on
Peacock Premium
Peacock Premium - ~28 games/season
Peacock-exclusive NBA games
Estimated cost
$10.99/mo
What this page assumes you can skip
Apple TV+, Netflix Standard with ads, NFL Sunday Ticket, Paramount+ Essential, and a few other non-essential extras.
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Tonight, asked & answered
The questions fans ask right now
- What channel is the Los Angeles Lakers game on tonight?
- Tonight's Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder game starts at 10:30 PM EDT on Prime Video.
- What time is the Los Angeles Lakers game tonight?
- Tonight's Los Angeles Lakers game starts at 10:30 PM EDT.
- Is tonight's Los Angeles Lakers game free to watch?
- No — Tonight's Los Angeles Lakers game airs on Prime Video, which requires a subscription.
How we checked the math
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- We price the Los Angeles Lakers home-market setup first, using LOS ANGELES as the local TV market.
- NBA coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
- Change the ZIP, add another team, or model an away-market fan when your setup is different.
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