Watching NBA Basketball on Sling
Find answers to frequently asked questions about watching the NBA on Sling TV below. Don't forget to visit our Live Sports BLOG for a listing of games.
What channels & services do I need to watch NBA games?
The following national channels will show select NBA basketball games throughout the upcoming season:
| Channel | Service |
| TNT | Sling Orange; Sling Blue |
| ESPN | Sling Orange |
| ESPN2 | Sling Orange |
| ESPN3 (including games broadcast on ABC) | Sling Orange |
| NBA TV | Sling Orange & Sling Blue + Sports Extra |
If you're already a Sling TV subscriber and want to add additional services to your subscription, you can do so at any time:
- Log in to your My Account page
- Select Edit Subscription then open the Extras drop-down
- Choose +ADD next to the service you'd like to add
- Confirm, and start watching right away
Additional channels may add games as the season progresses. Please check back here for what you'll need to see those channels.
Visit our Add or Remove Channels & Extras article to learn more.
NBA League Pass and NBA Team Pass
Choosing the Right NBA Pass for You
Are you ready to catch all the exciting out-of-market regular-season NBA matchups you've been missing? Whether you're a lifelong San Antonio fan living in Brooklyn or simply a basketball fanatic seeking the biggest and best matchups, the NBA has a pass for you. Let's help you decide which one suits you best:
NBA League Pass: The Comprehensive Experience
- Ideal for avid basketball fans who want to follow multiple teams from different markets.
- Includes NBA TV and provides access to one channel for each NBA team, ensuring you never miss a game.
- Doesn't automatically expire when the NBA season ends, so you can enjoy more basketball content.
- Features announcers that correspond to the home team, adding a unique flavor to the games.
NBA Team Pass: For Die-Hard Fans of a Single Team
- Perfect for fans dedicated to one specific team located outside their area
- Example: If you're living in Boston but want to catch all the Denver Nuggets games, this pass allows you to watch every out-of-market game involving the Nuggets, except when they're playing in Boston.
- Like NBA League Pass, it doesn't automatically end when the NBA season concludes.
- Does NOT come with NBA TV. To get NBA TV, you must either add Sports Extra or NBA TV independently.
Add NBA League Pass or NBA Team Pass easily:
- Log into My Account page
- Select Edit Subscription then open the Extras drop-down
- Choose +ADD next to the service you'd like to add
- Confirm, and start watching right away
Visit our Add or Remove Channels & Extras article to learn more.
Note: In some cases, we may not have one or both of the feeds available for a specific game. In these instances, NBA LEAGUE PASS and NBA TEAM PASS subscribers can authenticate using the NBA TV Everywhere app to view games they are eligible to receive.
NBA League Pass & NBA Team Pass FAQs
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No, you'll only be able to watch out-of-market games with NBA League Pass or NBA Team Pass. For example, if you're in Memphis and want to watch the Grizzlies, their games would be blacked out for you on NBA League Pass or NBA Team Pass.
If you're a die-hard Golden State fan and they're visiting your area in Washington D.C, you would need to view the game on a regional sports network (RSN), local or national channel (if available).
You will be billed per month for the full NBA League Pass experience and per form for the NBA Team Pass if you only want to follow a specific team. NBA League Pass and/or NBA Team Pass will automatically renew at the then-current rate unless you log in to your account online to cancel.
Important note: If you have NBA League Pass or NBA Team Pass as a part of a prepaid plan, you will not be able to remove it until the end of the prepaid period.
It's easy! Log into My Account and make changes any time you'd like.
Watch NBA League Pass and/or NBA Team Pass on up to three devices at the same time!
Absolutely! Record games like you would any other Sling programming.
Once the NBA regular season comes to an end, you will need to log in to your account and manually remove NBA League Pass or NBA Team Pass from your subscription.
Blackouts & Viewing Restrictions
Blackout rules are determined by the leagues, sports associations, content owners and networks that purchase the rights to broadcasts.
See our Blackouts & Viewing Restrictions article for more information.
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