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How to Livestream Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Debut Tonight
The best NBA prospect in decades plays his first regular season game tonight — here’s how to livestream the much-anticipated moment without cable
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Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs blocks the shot of Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on October 20, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images
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Quick Answer: You can watch Wembanyama’s first game for free (legally) using a free trial at DirecTV Stream.
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Victor Wembanyama makes his official NBA debut tonight as the San Antonio Spurs take on their state rivals, the Dallas Mavericks.
The French phenom — widely considered the best NBA prospect since LeBron James — signed with the Spurs back in June as the No. 1 overall draft pick. He played a handful of preseason games with the rest of the Spurs before resting ahead of the regular season, but tonight, we’ll finally get to see the seven-foot-four power forward’s skills on full display.
Wembanyama’s debut game is shaping up to be a major draw for NBA fans and casual viewers alike. If you’re looking to join in and witness Wemby’s first game but don’t have cable, read on for a quick guide on how to stream Wembanyama’s first game online — including an easy way to watch the Wembanyama’s NBA debut for free.
How to Watch Wembanyama’s First Game Without Cable
Wembanyama’s NBA debut against the Mavericks will be broadcast on ESPN, but cord-cutters can stream the game online using a live TV streaming service. Below are some of our favorite live TV streaming services that carry ESPN to watch Wembanyama’s First Game tonight.
1. Stream Wembanyama’s First Game on DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is our favorite live TV streaming service for sports and, with ESPN included in all of its packages, it’s an easy way to watch Wembanyama’s first game online tonight. You can grab a five-day free trial to DirecTV Stream’s Entertainment package to stream the game without paying. After the free trial, you’ll need to pay $74.99 to keep the service.
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2. Stream Wembanyama’s First Game on fuboTV
Another great live TV streaming service with ESPN in its channel lineup is fuboTV, which also starts with a free trial. After the free trial, fuboTV plans start at $74.99 a month.
3. Stream Wembanyama’s First Game on Sling
Sling is a more affordable live TV streaming option, although it doesn’t offer a free trial. Sling’s Orange package comes with 32 channels, including ESPN to stream Wembanyama’s debut, and starts at just $40 a month. Plus, Sling is running a deal right now that cuts your first month’s bill in half, meaning you’ll only need to pay $20 for a whole month of live TV streaming.
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Stream Wembanyama’s First Game for Free
To stream Wembanyama’s first game for free (legally), you’ll just need to get a free trial to either DirecTV Stream or fuboTV. Both of these options will get you a livestream of ESPN’s Spurs vs. Mavericks coverage, letting you watch the game without paying. Just remember to cancel the service before the trial is up.
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When is Wembanyama’s First Game? Date, Time
Wembanyama’s debut NBA game is happening tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 25. The Spurs will be hosting the Mavericks in San Antonio at Frost Bank Center, where the game is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT.
Also, if you’re looking to support Wemby beyond watching his debut, check out our Wembanyama merch guide.
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