2026 Season Guide

How to Watch NBA
in the 2026 season

National Basketball Association fans average about $118/mo, with the league ranging from Sacramento Kings at $109/mo to Toronto Raptors at $126/mo.

NBA coverage is spreading across more national windows.

The 2026 package now leans on ABC, ESPN, NBC, Prime Video, and Peacock on top of local coverage.

Why this season feels different

That makes the cheapest incomplete bundle less interesting than the cheapest complete bundle.

Where local rights still dominate

Your local team still determines whether you can get by with a cheap live-TV plan or need a specific RSN app.

Most expensive NBA teams

Build your NBA season stack

Start from the league picture, then personalize it by team and location.

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

NBA 2026 guidance follows the current rights mix, not old averages.
Season pages call out the expensive end of the league because that is where shopping pain shows up first.
Use the calculator when you want the season picture turned into a plan for your location.