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Emirates 2025 NBA The cup officially kicks off tonight across the league. The season will begin with a pair of nationally televised games, with the Boston Celtics taking on the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia, PA at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum in Memphis, TN at 9:30 pm ET/6:30 pm PT. Friday, October 31st.
Both Friday games will be broadcast live. Prime Video. Below is everything you need to know to watch the NBA Cup game online:
When does the 2025 NBA Cup start?
The NBA Cup officially begins on Friday, October 31st, with games scheduled every Tuesday and Friday until Tuesday, December 16th, where the season's championship games will be played.
How to watch the 2025 NBA Cup on TV
NBA Cup coverage is split between ESPN, NBC and Prime Video. If you don't have cable, there are still plenty of ways to stream the game live on streamers, such as DirectTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live, FuboTV And Peacock.
How to stream the 2025 NBA Cup online
NBA live broadcasts of games on Prime Video. However, it does not air on any network such as NBC, ABC, ESPN or NBA TV, so the best way to watch it is online using Prime Video membership.
Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of it all Amazon Prime can offer, including access to Prime Video and Prime Gaming; Fast, free delivery in less than two days with Prime Delivery; discounts at Whole Foods Market, access to exclusive shopping events like Prime Day and Black Friday, and more.
You can purchase live game streaming starting at $8.99 per month for the standalone version. Prime Video Planor $139.99 per year with a subscription to Amazon Prime annual subscription here.
NBCUniversal
NBA Live on NBC Peacock only for subscribers. Not a subscriber? You can purchase live game streaming starting at $10.99 per month for an ad-supported plan or for $109.99 per year with a subscription to annual subscription here. Plus, you can opt out of ads for $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year for an annual plan.
Besides NBA on NBC games, Peacock is home to other sports leagues, including Premier LeaguePGA, NASCAR, IMSA, Big Ten Football and more.
DirectTV
Starting at $49.99 for the first month of service and $89.99 per month thereafter (from 5-day free trial), DirectTV has all the channels you need to watch all the best games, including ESPN and NBC. Although it is the most expensive live TV streaming service, it boasts the most RSNs and special features for sports fans, in addition to major networks like ESPN2, FS1, TBS and others.
Sling TV
Sling TV it's the most comprehensive and affordable way to stream all the networks you need. Streamer Sling Orange package includes ESPN and ESPN3 (for ABC simulcast).
If you want to follow every game, you need to subscribe to them Package “Orange+Blue”which also includes NBC as well as half off the first month. For NBA TV, Sling offers a Sports Extra package that also includes ESPNU, MLB Network, NHL Network and more for an additional $11 per month.
Please note: prices and channel availability vary depending on your local TV market.
Hulu
From $82.99 per month. Hulu + Live is another great way to see all the action live, with the ability to record games to watch later using Cloud DVR. In addition to access to all the networks airing this season (ESPN and NBC), you'll also be able to watch Hulu's extensive lineup of original shows and movies, as well as Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited, at no additional cost.
Fubo
Fubo TV This is another NBA streaming option. The Pro plan gives you over 200 channels, including ESPN and NBC. All in all, Fubo TV is one of the best options for streaming sports with 35 RSNs and local networks such as ABC, CBS, Fox, FS1, FS2, BeIn Sports, Big 10 and Golf Channel. They currently offer 7-day free trial.
ESPN
ESP without restrictions includes everything ESPN has to offer including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN on ABC, ESPN Deportes, SECN, ACCN, SECN+, ACCNX and ESPN+. As part of its service, it includes live broadcasts of NHL games. You will get access to other sports leagues such as UFC, F1, MLB, NHL, La Liga and more. ESP without restrictions costs $29.99 per month.
For a limited time you can get ESP without restrictions bundles with Disney+ and Hulu are the same price at $29.99 per month for 12 months. Basically, with the package you get Disney+ and Hulu free for an entire year.
NBA
If you need a one-stop shop for virtually every NBA Cup game, check out NBA League Pass. Starting at $109.99 per season, you can get access to every game with real-time analysis, as well as access to an archive of past games and NBA history. You can also watch NBA TV at no extra cost. This is truly the best streaming service if you are an avid NBA fan.
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2025 NBA Cup Schedule
The NBA Cup begins on Friday, October 31st and runs through Tuesday, December 16th with championship play at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Below you will find a list of important dates for the season tournament.
- Group game: From October 31 to November 28 (Tuesday and Friday)
- Quarterfinals: December 9th and 10th.
- Semi-finals: December 13
- Championship: December 16
Want more? Click here to view the complete 2025 NBA Cup schedule..
