How to watch the 2025-26 NBA season in Australia

How to watch the NBA in AustraliaESPN is the primary NBA rights holder, marking its claim as the home of hoops with its 11-year extension with the NBA and WNBA. You can watch ESPN through quite a few different avenues in Australia, though. And it's not even the only option this year, thanks to the addition of a new media partner in Amazon.Here's a quick breakdown of your top options, with more in-depth details below.Disney PlusAU$15.99 / AU$21.99 p/m80 regular season games (including Christmas Day) + NBA Finals + a massive pool of movies and TVKayo SportsAU$30 / AU$40 p/m80 regular season games (including Christmas Day) + NBA Finals + other sportsPrime VideoAU$9.99 / AU$12.99 p/m66 regular-season games (including the in-season tournament's knockout rounds) + SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament + a massive library of movies/TVFoxtel NowFrom AU$84 p/m80 regular season games (including Christmas Day) + NBA Finals + the option to enjoy other entertainmentNBA League PassFrom AU$174.99 /seasonEvery single NBA game(Image credit: Disney)Disney Plus The best for most peopleCompatible devices: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Samsung and LG devices, Roku players, Amazon Fire TV and Fire tablets, Apple TV, Android TV, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Google Chromecast | Free trial: No | Simultaneous streams: 2-4(Image credit: Amazon Prime Video)Prime Video The best for casual hoop fansCompatible devices: Android, Apple, Windows, Roku, PlayStation, Xbox, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Smart TVs | Free trial: 30 days | Simultaneous streams: 3(Image credit: Kayo Sports )Kayo Sports The best for lovers of all sportCompatible devices: iOS, Android, Windows, Apple TV, Android TV, Telstra TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV | Free trial: 7 days | Simultaneous streams: 1-2Other ways to watchFoxtel NowFoxtel Now offers the same sports package that you'd find on Kayo Sports. However, you also get everything else that comes with a regular physical Foxtel Box.This can include movies, drama, kids' content, and more. Right now, you can get 12 months of the Ultimate Bundle (Sports, Movies, Drama & more) for just AU$104 AU$65 p/m.NBA League PassNBA League Pass is for the NBA addict. Offering two subscription tiers – AU$174.99 per season for access on one device or AU$229.99 per season for access on three devices, no ads and the ability to download.The service lets you watch every minute of every game, regardless of the broadcast partner.Full 2025-26 NBA ScheduleNote: These events take place one day later than they do in the United States. For example, NBA on Christmas Day takes place on Boxing Day in Australia, not December 25.Oct. 22: NBA Opening DayOct. 28-Nov. 7: NBA G League Training CampNov. 1: Emirates NBA Cup 2025 – tips off on Prime VideoNov. 7: Rosters set for NBA G League Opening DayNov. 8: NBA G League beginsDec. 10-11: Emirates NBA Cup 2025 Knockout Rounds on Prime VideoDec. 14: Emirates NBA Cup 2025 semi-finals on Prime VideoDec. 17: Emirates NBA Cup 2025 – Championship on Prime VideoDec. 20-23: NBA G League Winter ShowcaseDec. 26: NBA on Christmas Day (Cavs at Knicks | Spurs at Thunder | Mavs at Warriors | Rockets at Lakers | Wolves at Nuggets) on ESPNDec. 28: NBA G League 36-game regular season beginsJan. 16: NBA Berlin Game 2026Jan. 19: NBA London Game 2026Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Bucks at Hawks | Thunder at Cavs | Mavs at Knicks | Celtics at Pistons)Jan. 21-25: NBA Rivals WeekFeb. 2: NBA Pioneers Classic – Bucks at CelticsFeb. 6: NBA Trade DeadlineFeb. 14-16: 2026 NBA All-Star in Los AngelesApril 1: 2026 NBA G League Playoffs beginApril 13: Regular season ends (All 30 teams play)April 15-18: SoFi NBA Play-In TournamentApril 19: NBA Playoffs begin