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The NBA on Amazon Prime is back for its second season in 2026-27, with 66 regular-season games streaming on Prime Video. Amazon has Friday nights from the start of the season, Thursday doubleheaders from January, Saturday afternoon games from February, the entire NBA Cup knockout round, all six Play-In Tournament games and, for the first time, the Eastern Conference Finals. All you need is an Amazon Prime membership and the Prime Video app.
This guide focuses only on Amazon’s package. For every other network, see our full map of where to watch NBA 2026-27.
Amazon’s 2026-27 NBA package at a glance
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Regular-season games | 66 |
| Nights | Friday doubleheaders, Thursday from January, Saturday afternoons from February |
| First game | Friday, Oct. 23: Knicks at Celtics and Rockets at Spurs |
| NBA Cup | Five Friday group-play doubleheaders, plus every knockout game and the final |
| Play-In Tournament | All six games, exclusive |
| Playoffs | Select first- and second-round games, plus the Eastern Conference Finals |
| Global games | Spurs vs. Pelicans in Paris (Jan. 14) and Manchester (Jan. 17) |
Key dates on Prime Video
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Oct. 23 | Prime’s season opener at TD Garden |
| Oct. 30 to Nov. 27 | NBA Cup group play on five consecutive Fridays |
| Dec. 4 and 5 | NBA Cup quarterfinals |
| Dec. 8 and/or 9 | NBA Cup semifinals |
| Dec. 11 | NBA Cup championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis |
| Jan. 14 and 17 | Global games in Paris and Manchester |
| April | Play-In Tournament |
| May | Eastern Conference Finals |
What it costs to watch the NBA on Prime
| Option | What you get | Approx. price at the time of writing |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Prime monthly | Prime Video plus shipping and other Prime benefits | About $14.99/mo |
| Amazon Prime annual | Same, paid yearly | About $139/yr |
| Prime Video only | Video membership without shipping benefits | About $8.99/mo |
Amazon’s standalone Prime Video membership has historically been sold separately from full Prime. Before you rely on it for live NBA games, check on Amazon that live sports are included in the plan you choose. Prime Video shows ads by default, and Amazon sells an ad-free upgrade for an extra monthly fee.
Who is on Prime Video the most
Amazon’s national schedule leans on the league’s biggest draws. The Knicks, 76ers, Spurs and Lakers lead with ten Prime Video appearances each, and the Thunder have eight. That makes Prime especially useful for fans of those teams living outside their home markets, because those national games are not on League Pass live.
Prime’s schedule also runs into the playoffs. The Play-In Tournament in April is fully on Prime Video, so fans of teams finishing seventh through tenth in either conference need Prime to watch their team’s first postseason step. Amazon then has select first- and second-round games and its first exclusive Eastern Conference Finals.
Prime Video compared with the other NBA partners
| Partner | 2026-27 regular-season games | Exclusive big events |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Video | 66 | NBA Cup knockouts, Play-In, Eastern Conference Finals |
| NBC / Peacock | 100 | Opening night, All-Star, Peacock Monday games |
| ESPN / ABC | 80 | Christmas Day, Western Conference Finals, NBA Finals |
How to watch on your TV
Prime Video has apps on Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Google TV, smart TVs from Samsung, LG and Vizio, game consoles and phones. Sign in with your Amazon account, and live games appear on the Prime Video home screen and in the sports section shortly before tip-off.
If you are shopping for a new device, our guide to the best streaming device in 2026 compares the main options.
Tips for a smoother Prime Video game night
- Use a wired or strong Wi-Fi connection. Live sports are less forgiving than movies, so a stable connection matters more than raw speed.
- Find the game early. Live games show up in the Prime Video sports section and on the home screen shortly before tip-off.
- Check the time zone. Doubleheaders have an early and a late game, so confirm the tip-off time in your own time zone.
- Keep Prime active through April. If you only subscribe for parts of the season, remember that the NBA Cup knockouts are in December and the Play-In is in April.
NBA League Pass on Amazon
Amazon is the main third-party distributor of NBA League Pass, so you can add League Pass through Prime Video Channels to watch out-of-market games in the same app. League Pass is around $109.99 for the season, and Premium is about $159.99. Local games are blacked out on League Pass, and national games, including Amazon’s own, are available the morning after.
Is Prime enough for an NBA fan?
Prime alone covers about a quarter of the national regular-season schedule and the big December and April events. You will still miss Peacock’s Monday and Tuesday games, ESPN’s Wednesday games, Christmas Day on ABC and ESPN, and the NBA Finals on ABC. Read our guide to the NBA on Peacock for the other streaming-first partner, and our guide to the cheapest way to watch ESPN for the Wednesday and Christmas games.
Some fans look at IPTV subscriptions for wider coverage. IPTV is a legal technology, but only licensed services may carry NBA games, so check what any provider is authorized to show where you live.
FAQ
Is the NBA on Amazon Prime free with Prime?
Yes. NBA games on Prime Video are included with an Amazon Prime membership at no extra charge. You do not need a separate sports add-on for Amazon’s own games.
How many NBA games are on Prime Video in 2026-27?
Amazon has 66 regular-season games, plus the NBA Cup knockout rounds, all six Play-In games and playoff games including the Eastern Conference Finals.
What night is the NBA on Amazon Prime?
Mostly Friday nights, with Thursday doubleheaders starting in January and Saturday afternoon games from February.
Is the NBA Cup final on Amazon Prime?
Yes. Every NBA Cup knockout game, including the championship on December 11 in Indianapolis, streams exclusively on Prime Video.
Can I watch Amazon’s NBA games on League Pass?
Not live. Nationally televised games, including Prime Video’s, are blacked out live on NBA League Pass and become available as replays after 6 a.m. ET the next day. To watch live, you need Prime Video.
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