The inaugural season of NBA on Prime tips off globally with an opening-week doubleheader on October 24. The Boston Celtics visit the New York Knicks (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Los Angeles Lakers host the Minnesota Timberwolves (10 p.m. ET) in two NBA playoffs rematches. Coverage in Canada will launch in 2026.
Other star-studded games include reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, Kevin Durant and Houston Rockets, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, No. 1 draft pick Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks, and more.
Beginning on October 31, Prime Video will stream five consecutive Friday-night doubleheaders of the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 Group Play games, wrapping up the day after Thanksgiving with a Black Friday doubleheader on November 28.
The Emirates NBA Cup 2025 quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship will also stream on Prime Video from December 9 to 16.
Prime Video will provide exclusive on-site coverage of the NBA Berlin and London Games on January 15 and 18, respectively. The 2026 SoFi Play-In Tournament will be broadcast exclusively on Prime Video with six games from April 14 to 17. The tournament features the four teams in each conference vying for the No. 7 to No. 8 seeds for the playoffs.
NBA games on Prime Video
Here are highlights from the NBA on Prime's schedule. All times are in ET.
- Friday, October 24: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks — 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, October 24: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers — 10 p.m.
- Friday, October 31: Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers — 7 p.m.
- Friday, October 31: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies — 9:30 p.m.
- Friday, November 7: Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs — 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, November 7: Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets — 10 p.m.
- Friday, November 14: Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks — 7 p.m.
- Friday, November 14: Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs — 9:30 p.m.
- Friday, November 21: Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers — 7 p.m.
- Friday, November 21: Denver Nuggets vs. Houston Rockets — 9:30 p.m.
- Friday, November 28 (Black Friday): Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks — 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, November 28 (Black Friday): Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers — 10 p.m.
- Friday December 5: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics — 7 p.m.
- Friday, December 5: Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder — 9:30 p.m.
- Thursday, January 15 (Berlin Game): Memphis Grizzlies vs. Orlando Magic — 2 p.m.
- Thursday, January 15: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets — 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, January 15: New York Knicks vs. Golden State Warriors — 10 p.m.
- Thursday, February 19: Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks — 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, February 19: Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors — 10 p.m.
- Thursday, April 9: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks — 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, February 19: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors — 10 p.m.
How to watch the NBA on Prime
Basketball fans can watch the NBA on Prime on hundreds of compatible devices where Prime Video is available worldwide. Stream from the web or by using the Prime Video app on your smartphone, tablet, set-top box, game console, or select smart TVs. Prime Video content can also be downloaded for offline viewing on iOS, Android, and Fire devices.
- Open the Prime Video app on your device. If you do not have the app, download it from the App Store or in the App section on your connected TV.
- Sign in to your Prime account. Not a Prime member? Sign up for a free 30-day trial to try it out.
- Find "NBA" on the homepage, or in the search bar, Sports section, or "Live & Upcoming" carousel.
- Select that day’s game.
- Press play.
NBA League Pass, the NBA’s subscription service for streaming live and on-demand games, in the U.S. and internationally, will also be available via Prime Video Channels.
Prime Video is included with a Prime membership, costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year. Amazon also offers discounted membership options providing the same benefits of a regular Prime membership at only 50% of the cost for young adults and qualifying government assistance recipients.
NBA on Prime announcers
Prime Video’s broadcast team includes a vast collection of play-by-play announcers, game analysts, sideline reports, in-game and studio analysts, and hosts. The group features award-winning and Emmy-nominated sportscasters as well as Hall of Famers, ex-players, coaches, and more.
NBA on Prime broadcast team
- Ian Eagle, play-by-play announcer
- Kevin Harlan, play-by-play announcer
- Michael Grady, play-by-play announcer
- Eric Collins, play-by-play announcer
- Stan Van Gundy, game analyst
- Brent Barry, game analyst
- Dell Curry, game analyst
- Jim Jackson game analyst
- Cassidy Hubbarth, sideline reporter
- Kristina Pink, sideline reporter
- Allie Clifton, sideline reporter
- JayDee Dyer, sideline reporter
NBA on Prime hosts, game and studio analysts
- Taylor Rooks, host
- Dirk Nowitzki, studio analyst
- Blake Griffin, studio analyst
- John Wall, studio analyst
- Udonis Haslem, studio analyst
- Dwyane Wade, in-game and studio analyst
- Steve Nash, in-game and studio analyst
- Candace Parker, in-game and studio analyst
- Swin Cash, in-studio contributor and front office insider
- Rudy Gay, in-studio analyst
What else can I watch on Prime Video?
You can stream even more live sports on Prime Video, like the New York Yankees, NFL, WNBA, NWSL, and more. Prime Video also offers thousands of movies, series, and documentaries.
Members can also stream programming from partners such as Apple TV+, HBO Max, Crunchyroll, and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels.
Next, learn how to use Prime Video’s "Shop the Show“ feature to discover products from your favorite series, movies, and live sports.
The story has been updated to include the most recent information about Prime Video's coverage of the NBA.
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