NBA League Pass: Plans, Blackouts and What You Can Watch

How does NBA League Pass work?

NBA League Pass is a paid service for watching games involving teams outside your local market. It is intended for viewers who want to follow teams or games beyond those considered local to them. ^{1 3}

The provider descriptions say the service can offer as many as 40 out-of-market games in a week. That is a maximum, not a promise that every game will be available. They also mention live radio broadcasts of NBA games. ^{1 3}

What is the difference between League Pass and Team Pass?

League Pass is the broader option, covering out-of-market games across the league, subject to restrictions. Team Pass is for viewers who want to follow one team outside their local market. ^{1 3}

Both options are described as ways to follow teams based elsewhere. Neither is presented as a way to get around local-market blackout limits. ^{1 3}

• League Pass: out-of-market games from multiple teams. ^{1 3}
• Team Pass: out-of-market games for one team. ^{1 3}

How much does NBA League Pass cost?

Prices can depend on the seller and any promotion. Sling lists League Pass at $16.99 per month and Team Pass at $13.99 per month. ¹

Billboard reported on October 7, 2026, that League Pass through Prime Video was offered for $8.50 for the first month, then $16.99 per month. That is a dated offer, not a guarantee of the current price or of prices on other services. ²

Check the seller's checkout page for the current price, billing terms, and whether the subscription is sold directly or as an add-on. The supplied sources do not provide a complete comparison of sellers or plans.

Why are some NBA games blacked out?

A blackout means a game is not available through a service in a particular viewing situation. DISH says League Pass and Team Pass cannot be used to watch a viewer's local team under its blackout restrictions. It also says nationally televised games are not available through League Pass. ³

League Pass is therefore not a complete replacement for every way of watching NBA games. A game may be unavailable even if it is on the schedule. DISH notes that games on NBC, ABC, and ESPN are available with most DISH packages, but the supplied information does not explain the rules for every provider or location. ³

The sources do not provide a full, current blackout lookup tool or a complete location-by-location explanation. Check the service's official availability information for your address before subscribing, particularly if you mainly want to watch a nearby team.

When does the season run, and what should viewers check?

The supplied season source gives October 20, 2026, as the scheduled start of the 2026–27 regular season and April 11, 2027, as its scheduled end. ⁴ Sling's listing describes its access period as October 20 through April 12, creating a one-day difference between the two sources. ^{1 4}

These are scheduled dates, and the sources do not establish that every game, replay, or feature is included on every platform. Check current season dates, game availability, blackout rules, and subscription terms with the seller before signing up.