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Where to Stream the 2026 NBA Playoffs Online
The NBA postseason has arrived, but figuring out where to stream every game is no layup
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The 2026 NBA Playoffs have arrived, pitting 16 of the nation’s top basketball teams against each other for the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorite to win again this year after a dominant 64-18 season, and the San Antonio Spurs are No. 2 in the West. In the East, the Detroit Pistons secured the No. 1 seed, followed by the Boston Celtics.
At a Glance: Where to Stream NBA Playoffs 2026
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Where to Stream the NBA Playoffs Online
Coverage of the 2026 NBA Playoffs will be split up between ESPN, NBC, and ABC, with a few first and second round games available exclusively on Prime Video.
If you want to stream the NBA Playoffs online, the best way to maximize your setup is to get a live TV streaming service that carries ESPN, NBC, and ABC, as well as a Prime Video subscription. Here’s a breakdown of our favorite cable streaming services that carry all those channels.
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DirecTV
➤ $69.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
DirecTV carries ESPN, NBC, and ABC in a few of its plans, and pricing starts at $69.99 a month for plans with all three channels. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for all packages.
Sling
➤ $60.99/month
➤ Short-term passes available
➤ Up to 46 channels
Sling is another cable streaming service that basketball fans can use to stream the NBA Playoffs online. ESPN, NBC, and ABC are available in Sling’s Orange + Blue package, which starts at $60.99 a month. Sling does not currently offer a free trial.
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Hulu + Live TV
➤ $89.99/month
➤ Three-day free trial
➤ 95+ channels
Hulu + Live TV also carries all the channels you’ll need to stream the NBA Playoffs, and it starts with a three-day free trial. After the trial, service renews at $89.99 a month.
NBA Playoffs 2026 Schedule
The 2026 NBA Playoffs start on Saturday, April 18. The finals start on Wednesday, June 3.
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