Where to Stream the 2026 NBA Playoffs Online

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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.

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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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DirecTV​

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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​

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➤ $69.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels

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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.

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➤ $60.99/month
➤ Short-term passes available
➤ Up to 46 channels

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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​

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➤ $89.99/month
➤ Three-day free trial
➤ 95+ channels

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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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