NBA on Peacock: 2026-27 Games, Nights and Prices

The NBA on Peacock covers every game NBC Sports airs in 2026-27, around 100 regular-season games, plus up to two Peacock-exclusive games most Monday nights. Peacock streams NBC’s Coast 2 Coast Tuesday doubleheaders, Sunday Night Basketball from January, the opening night tripleheader on October 20, All-Star Weekend and NBC’s share of the playoffs. A Peacock Premium plan, around $12.99 a month at the time of writing, is enough to watch all of it.

This page covers only NBC and Peacock. For ESPN, ABC, Prime Video and League Pass, see our map of where to watch NBA 2026-27.

NBC and Peacock’s NBA package at a glance

Opening night and big dates

NBC’s season starts with the league’s opening night on Tuesday, October 20: Celtics at Pistons, Knicks vs. 76ers and Spurs vs. Thunder. Eight teams reach the maximum of 11 NBC and Peacock appearances this season: the Knicks, 76ers, Spurs, Warriors, Lakers, Thunder, Rockets and Nuggets.

All-Star Weekend in Phoenix is a Peacock highlight. The Rising Stars game streams only on Peacock, while All-Star Saturday Night and the All-Star Game air on NBC and stream on Peacock.

Peacock prices

Both plans include the full NBA package. The annual plans give you twelve months for roughly the price of ten. Peacock has raised prices more than once in recent years, so check the current price before you sign up.

Peacock-exclusive games: what that means

Peacock Monday games are not on NBC. They also air on NBCSN, the NBC Sports cable channel, which is carried by some live TV services. If you do not have NBCSN, Peacock is the only place to see them.

• You cannot watch Monday exclusives with an antenna.
• They are blacked out on NBA League Pass, then available as replays the next morning.
• Cable and live TV subscribers can sometimes watch NBCSN in their package instead of buying Peacock.

Watching NBC games without Peacock

Not every NBC game requires Peacock. Tuesday doubleheaders, Sunday Night Basketball, the opening night tripleheader and All-Star Saturday and Sunday all air on your local NBC station. That gives you three ways to watch them:

1. An antenna, free after a one-time purchase, if you get a clear NBC signal. Our guide to the best TV antenna for local channels explains how to check reception.
2. A live TV service such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV or Fubo, which carry NBC in most markets.
3. Peacock, which streams NBC’s games nationwide.

Only the Monday exclusives and the Rising Stars game truly require Peacock or NBCSN. If your team rarely plays on Monday, you might only subscribe for the months you need.

How Peacock compares with the other NBA streamers

Peacock carries the most games of the three, and it is the cheapest of the three to add. Read our guide to the NBA on Amazon Prime for the Thursday and Friday package.

Tips for watching the NBA on Peacock

• Pay monthly for short stretches. If you only need Peacock for Monday games in a busy part of your team’s schedule, a monthly plan can cost less than a full year.
• Check NBCSN in your TV package first. Some live TV services include NBCSN, which simulcasts Peacock’s Monday games.
• Look for Spanish coverage. Telemundo carries ten Sunday Night Basketball games in Spanish, plus All-Star.
• Plan for the playoffs. NBC and Peacock carry playoff games in April and May, so keep the plan active through the spring if your team is in the race.

Watching Peacock on your TV

Peacock has apps for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, most smart TVs, game consoles and phones. Live NBA games appear in the sports section and on the home screen before tip-off. If your TV lacks a good app, our guide to the best streaming device for a non-smart TV can help.

Some fans look at IPTV subscriptions for wider coverage. Our own plan, IPTV Journal, is $89 for 12 months. IPTV is a legal technology, but only licensed services may carry NBA games, so check what any provider is authorized to show in your area.

FAQ

Do you need Peacock to watch the NBA in 2026-27?

You need Peacock for the Monday exclusives unless your TV package includes NBCSN. Tuesday and Sunday games also air on NBC, which you can watch with an antenna.

How many NBA games are on Peacock?

Peacock streams all of NBC Sports’ 100 regular-season games, including the Peacock Monday exclusives, plus All-Star Weekend and NBC’s playoff games.

Which Peacock plan do I need for the NBA?

Peacock Premium, around $12.99 a month at the time of writing, includes every NBA game. Premium Plus adds fewer ads on entertainment and downloads but no extra basketball.

What night is the NBA on Peacock?

Peacock has its own games on Monday nights, NBC and Peacock share Tuesday nights, and Sunday Night Basketball runs on NBC and Peacock from January 24.

Is NBA All-Star on Peacock?

Yes. All-Star Weekend in Phoenix, February 19 to 21, streams on Peacock, and the Rising Stars game is a Peacock exclusive.