A subscription to DirecTV - which comes with NBC for NBA games - gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $49.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterwards). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.

There are plenty of options for fans to catch the start of the new season, including the return of the NBA on NBC - the first time since 2002.

Here's how to watch 2025-26 NBA games online without cable, including ways to livestream basketball for free this season.

Join DirecTV with a five-day free trial to enjoy live entertainment, like the 2025 Latin Billboard Awards, as well as your favorite sports, TV shows and movies. The streaming service’s signature packages feature more than 90 channels: Telemundo, ABC, TNT, ESPN, NBA TV, ESPN2, FS1, SEC, MLB Network, TLC, CBS, USA, Bravo, E!, BET, MTV and more.

If you want to watch Crown Jewel but don’t have a cable service airing the show or an ESPN Unlimited subscription, here’s are the ways to watch: 1. Go to ESPN’s website and sign up for ESPN Unlimited, which costs $29.99 per month or $299.99 annually. There also is an option to bundle with Disney and Hulu but no free trials.

Livestream the Lions taking on the Chiefs for 'SNF' — here's everything you need to know about where to watch without a cable subscription.

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