NBA Games Today on TV: Previews & How to Watch - DirecTV
Here's our daily guide to watching 2025-26 NBA season on TV. We'll keep this page up to date each day, so you don't miss any of the exciting NBA games today on TV.
www.directv.comHere are the channels for NBA games today, based on common sources. Note that exact channels can vary by region and provider.
- Local/regional games: regional sports networks (RSNs) like NBC Sports Chicago, MSG, NBC Sports Bay Area,alt
- National broadcasts: ESPN, TNT, ABC, NBA on TNT, NBA on ESPN
- Local groupings and streaming: NBA League Pass for out-of-market games; some games simulcast on the network’s regional affiliates
- Some games may also be available on streaming platforms tied to providers in your area (e.g., Peacock for certain NBC games, ESPN+ for some ESPN-produced games)
Tips to confirm exact channels for your location (Los Angeles area):
- Check your local RSN lineup (e.g., Spectrum SportsNet for Lakers/Clippers) and any regional feeds.
- Look up today’s game slate on the NBA schedule page or your TV provider’s guide.
- If you have NBA League Pass, you can see the live broadcast channel for each game in the app.
If you’d like, tell me your TV provider (cable/satellite or streaming) and I’ll give you the most likely channels for today’s slate in Los Angeles. I can also pull today’s exact list from a live source if you want.