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NBA League Pass: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

By Luke Daugherty  |  Last updated Mar 17, 2025 5:02 PM ET
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The NBA playoffs are just around the corner, and that means the most exciting stretch of the regular season is here. NBA games are nationally televised across several major networks, so there’s almost always a game (or several) on any given night. For serious basketball fans, that may not be nearly enough. If you want to catch every game for your favorite team or keep up with all the action league-wide, there’s one simple way to do it: NBA League Pass.

The NBA’s over-the-top (OTT) subscription service offers fans full access to out-of-market games that aren’t blacked out for national broadcasts. That’s up to 40 games per week for a non-stop view of the action on the court. Curious if it’s right for you? Read on for all the details about NBA League Pass.

What packages does NBA League Pass offer?

NBA League Pass offers three different options for fans who want to keep up with tip-offs across the league. The standard full League Pass lets you watch every team, while the Team Pass allows you to choose just one team to follow. If you want all the league action without ads and the option to stream on multiple devices, check out League Pass Premium. All plans come with a seven-day free trial.

Each plan is subject to blackout restrictions, so you won’t be able to watch any teams in your viewing market or any nationally televised games. For those, you’ll need to subscribe to a live TV streaming service or cable/satellite package that features your local RSN and the NBA’s partner networks — ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV.

NBA League Pass’s packages and pricing compared

Plan
 Monthly price
 Free trial
 Simultaneous streams
League Pass
 $16.99
 7 days
 1
League Pass Premium 
 $24.99
 7 days
 3
Team Pass
 $13.99
 7 days
 1

League Pass

NBA League Pass’s primary plan offers full access to every team that’s not in your local viewing area. That means you can watch every game that’s not blacked out for national or local coverage for up to 40 games a week, along with NBA TV’s 24/7 live stream with analysis interviews and more. Plans even include game archives going back to the 2012-13 season.

You can watch games on one device at a time — live or on demand. With on-demand viewing, you can even choose from a variety of condensed-game formats. All games include multiple live feed options, such as home, away and mobile view. You can buy a full-season pass for $99.99 or opt-in midway through the season for $49.99.

League Pass Premium

If you want everything in the standard plan without ads, League Pass Premium is for you. Instead of enduring commercials, you’ll have access to in-arena live streams for even more in-game content. You can also watch on up to three devices at once. You can buy a full-season plan for $149.99 or opt-in halfway for $74.99.

Team Pass

Does your die-hard fandom only extend to your home-town team? We’ve got good news for you: The Team Pass option allows you to follow every game for one team for a slight discount. The same blackout restrictions apply, so this plan may not be ideal if you live in your favorite team’s viewing area or it’s featured in a lot of national broadcasts.

Team Pass includes everything in the League Pass plan for your team of choice. You can buy the full season for $89.99 or opt-in at the midway mark for $44.99.

Sign up for NBA League Pass here

What’s included with NBA League Pass?

All NBA League Pass subscription plans include the following:

  • Access to live and on-demand games 
  • Multiple feed options (home, away, mobile view, language choices and alternative streams)
  • Condensed game options for viewing the highlights
  • NBA TV’s 24/7 livestream of analysis, games, interviews, press conferences and more
  • Full game archives going back to the 2012-2013 season
  • Options to watch on the web, mobile and streaming devices and gaming consoles

For Team Pass, the above features only apply to your chosen team. If you opt for the Premium plan, you’ll also get:

  • The option to stream games on three devices at once
  • Ad-free viewing with in-arena live feeds during commercial breaks

How to watch NBA League Pass

NBA League Pass offers viewers several ways to sign up. The most straightforward option is to subscribe directly through the league by creating an NBA account. However, you may find it easier to bundle NBA League Pass with another streaming service or cable TV provider to keep everything under one roof.  Plans are available through a wide range of third-party providers, such as Amazon, Roku, Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM and YouTube TV.

Is NBA League Pass worth it?

Like similar plans for the NFL and MLB, NBA League Pass offers a simple way for fans to watch most of the action across the league throughout the regular season. If you’re a die-hard fan who can’t get enough pro basketball, this plan is a must-have. It’s also a nice option for following one team, as long as most of your favorite team’s games aren’t blacked out in your area. If that’s the case, you may be better off subscribing to a live TV streaming service or your regional sports network’s OTT streaming option. 

FAQ

Can I get NBA League Pass on Amazon Prime?

Yes, NBA League Pass is available as an add-on channel for Amazon Prime. Pricing is the same as the standard monthly plan directly through the league — $14.99 a month.

How much is NBA League Pass on YouTube TV?

You can purchase NBA League Pass as an add-on for YouTube TV for the same price as you would pay to buy directly from the NBA. Plans cost $14.99 a month, $99 for the full season or $49.99 for half a season.

Does League Pass have a free trial?

NBA League Pass offers a seven-day free trial.

Luke Daugherty is a freelance writer, editor, and former operations manager based in St. Louis. His work covers business, marketing, and personal finance, as well as many of his personal passions, including coffee, music, and social issues.