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With the 2022/23 NBA season well and truly underway after Tuesday’s premier doubleheader𑁋Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers𑁋Australian basketball fans are keen to get in on viewing the action. Here, we give you the inside scoop on how and where you can get your National Basketball Association fix. From the 82-game regular season, to the NBA finals𑁋here’s your guide to NBA coverage in Australia.
Watch the NBA on Kayo Sports
NBA fans in Australia can now watch their favourite NBA team live and on demand thanks to Kayo Sports, an over-the-top streaming subscription service that delivers HD-quality coverage via ESPN, Fox Sports and 11 other dedicated live sports channels.
Which NBA Games can I watch?
- With a Kayo Sports subscription you’ll have access to:
- An average of 9 Regular Season games per week
- The NBA All-Star Weekend
- All Play-In Tournament games
- NBA Playoffs: Every game of the post-season, including the finals
- On top of this, Kayo gives you live and on-demand streams of the WNBA, NBL, WNBL and much, much more.
Kayo Sports Subscription Types
Basketball fans rejoice - Kayo Sports has got you covered with premium NBA live streaming! With three different subscription types to choose from, you can find the perfect streaming package to suit your needs.
Kayo One Subscription
- For $25/month you get:
- To watch over 50 sports live and on-demand sports on 1 screen at a time
- Access to a 7-day free trial for new customers
- Cancel anytime
Kayo Basic Subscription
- For $27.50/month you get:
- To watch over 50 sports live and on-demand on 2 screens at a time
- Access to a 7-day free trial for new customers
- Cancel anytime
Kayo Premium Subscription
- For $35/month you get:
- To watch over 50 sports live and on-demand on 3 screens at a time
- Access to a 7-day free trial for new customers
- Cancel anytime
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Watch the NBA on Foxtel Now
Whether you’re keen on catching the Golden State Warriors as they make it to the playoffs, or you want to watch the best of Oklahoma City Thunder or the Toronto Raptors during the regular season, with Foxtel Now you can stream NBA games to your heart’s content. As the internet streaming alternative to Foxtel’s traditional cable and satellite service, Foxtel Now offers an NBA streaming package that includes ESPN, making it easy for fans to stay up-to-date on all the latest basketball news and live games.
Which NBA Games can I watch?
- With a Foxtel Now subscription you’ll have access to:
- Minimum 4 live games per week
- The NBA All-Star Weekend
- All Play-In Tournament games
- NBA Playoffs: Every game of the post-season, including the finals
- NBA talks shows covering news, trades and stats
Foxtel Now Subscription Types
- If you’re looking to get your ESPN basketball fix through Foxtel Now, you will have to subscribe to the Essentials + Sports Pack for $54/month. With this bundle you’ll be able to:
- Access 12 dedicated 24/7 sports channels
- Register up to 5 devices and watch up to 2 at the same time
- Access a 10-day free trial
- Cancel anytime
Watch the NBA on Foxtel classic
- If you already have a regular Foxtel plan with an iQ set-top box (or if you’re in the market to get one) and want to add some NBA viewing into the mix, the good news is𑁋you can!
- Right now you can get the ESPN coverage on the Sports HD bundle for $63, giving you access to:
- An average of 7 live regular season games each week
- The All-Star Weekend
- The best of the NBA playoffs
- Every NBA finals game
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Watch the NBA on NBA League Pass Australia
NBA League Pass is the NBA's direct-to-consumer streaming service, and arguably the best way to watch NBA games in Australia. With seasonal and team-specific subscription options, this a smart choice for those who want an all-access pass to live and on-demand NBA games, news and more.
Which NBA games can I watch?
- With an NBA League Pass subscription you can gain access to:
- Each and every game of the season𑁋Regular, Play-In Tournament, Playoffs, and Finals
- NBA news, breakdowns, and highlights
- Every finals game since 2000
- Live & On-demand episodes of original shows (Game Time, Shaqtin’ A Fool, and High Tops)
NBA League Pass Subscription Types
Die-hard basketball fans have the choice of 3 different NBA League Pass subscription packages, including:
League Pass
- For $21.99/month ($154.99/annually) you’ll be able to:
- Access 24/7 NBA TV coverage, archived footage, commentary selection, live stats, and more
- Try before you buy with a 7-day free trial
- Cancel anytime (ideal if you just want to catch the finals)
- Stream from 1 device at a time, whenever you like on the NBA App
League Pass Premium
- For $29.99/month ($209.99/annually) you’ll be able to:
- Access 24/7 NBA TV coverage, archived footage, commentary selection, live stats, and more
- Try before you buy with a 7-day free trial
- Cancel anytime (ideal if you just want to catch the finals)
- Stream from 2 devices at a time, whenever you like on the NBA App
Team Pass
- For $119.99/annually you’ll be able to:
- Watch every game of your selected NBA team, live or on-demand, plus the team’s archived footage
- Try before you buy with a 7-day free trial
- Cancel anytime
- Stream from 1 device at a time, whenever you like on the NBA App
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Watch the NBA on SBS
NBA fans in Australia might be wondering whether they can watch the NBA 2022/23 season on SBS. While the last two seasons have been free-to-air (so to speak) via SBS Viceland and the SBS On Demand app, broadcasting 2 live NBA games each week for the regular season from 2019 to 2021, the current state of play is a bit unclear. Unfortunately, the answer is unknown at this time whether SBS live streaming of the NBA will be a reality in 2022/23. But stay tuned!
The Takeaway
Whether you want to watch the entire NBA season with 24/7 live and on-demand coverage, or simply follow your favourite team as they (hopefully) make it to the finals, there are plenty of options available to Australian basketball fans. While SBS might not be broadcasting games in 2022/23, with ESPN and NBA League Pass both accessible Down Under, you won’t have to miss a second of the action.
