With the eight-team bracket determined, the 2024 NBA Playoffs will begin with the first round on Saturday, April 20. As in previous years, broadcasting of the postseason tournament will be split between four networks: ABC, TNT, ESPN and NBA TV.
Even string-pullers don’t have to miss out on the exciting dunks, buzzer-beaters and high-stakes drama. With a variety of streaming services now offering live sports, basketball players have more options than ever to catch all the playoff action without the need for a traditional cable subscription. This guide will walk you through the best streaming platforms that will ensure you don’t miss a single shot of the NBA postseason tournament.
Sling TV offers one of the most cost-effective alternatives to cable TV, but you will need a TV antenna to watch your local broadcast channels.
Sling TV offers one of the most cost-effective alternatives to cable TV, but you will need a TV antenna to watch your local broadcast channels.
Sling TV offers one of the most cost-effective alternatives to cable TV, but you will need a TV antenna to watch your local broadcast channels.
Above the air
The Winegard Flatwave Amped Antenna (model number FL-5500A) is one of our most popular indoor antennas.
The Winegard Flatwave Amped Antenna (model number FL-5500A) is one of our most popular indoor antennas.
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The Winegard Flatwave Amped Antenna (model number FL-5500A) is one of our most popular indoor antennas.
Martyn Williams/IDG
Martyn Williams/IDG
ABC has exclusive rights to broadcast the NBA Finals. So you can watch the Championship Series for free if you have a wireless TV antenna that can receive your local ABC broadcast partner; Otherwise, you’ll need a streaming subscription if you’ve ditched cable. You can find our top antenna selection here. Read on for your other wireless options.
DirecTV stream
DirecTV Stream gives you access to ESPN, TNT, TBS, ABC and NBA TV through the Choice package for $108.99 per month. Currently, the service offers $10 off the monthly price for the first three months of your subscription. You can try the service free for five days.
Fubo
Fubo’s Elite package for $89.99 per month includes ABC and ESPN, as well as NBA TV. However, none of its packages include TNT or TBS. A 7-day free trial is available.
Hulu + Live TV
With Hulu + Live TV you have access to ABC, ESPN and TNT. However, like most other streaming services, the exact channel lineup varies by market. The service costs $76.99 per month with ads or $89.99 per month without ads. A three-day free trial is available.
Sling TV
The easiest way to catch all the postseason action with Sling TV is to sign up for the Sling Orange + Blue package for $30 per month. This gets you ABC, TNT, and ESPN, and you can get NBA TV with the Sports Extra add-on for an additional $11 per month. If you have an antenna to plug into your local ABC affiliate, then all you need is the Sling Orange package for $20 per month, which gets you TNT and ESPN, as well as the Sports Extra add-on for NBA TV offers, bringing your total to $100.00 approximately $31 per month. Currently, Sling offers an AirTV Anywhere + OTA package for $89 if you prepay for 3 months of Sling TV
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is our top choice overall TV streaming service and includes local ABC channels (in 99.5 percent of U.S. households), ESPN, TNT, TBS, And NBA TV. Subscriptions cost $72.99 per month, but the service is currently offering the first three months for just $57.99. A 7-day free trial is available.