Cost of Watching NBA in 2025: Up to $982

Watching the NBA in 2025 is going to be a bit pricey, but don’t worry—I’ve got you covered with all the details. While catching NBA highlights is a breeze and totally free on platforms like YouTube, Reddit, TikTok, and Instagram, tuning in to the actual games is where the costs come in.

To get access to all the national games and your local team, you’re looking at a total of $880 for the season. This price includes your cable, satellite, or multi-channel streaming service, which typically costs around $90 per month for eight months. This package gives you access to local games, national games on networks like ESPN, ABC, and NBC, as well as streaming on platforms like Peacock and Amazon Prime Video.

If you’re willing to forgo the typical cable package and only want access to the national games, you can opt for subscriptions to ESPN/ABC through the ESPN DTC plan, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video, totaling $880 for the season. Keep in mind that the NBA’s new partners, Peacock and Amazon Prime Video, add an extra $160 to your bill if you want to catch nationally televised games throughout the week.

And if you’re a die-hard fan who wants it all, including regular-season local games not broadcast nationally, you might consider the League Pass. Pricing for League Pass varies, but with a dot-edu email, students can snag a special rate of $10 per month. With League Pass included, the grand total comes to $982 for the season.

So, now that you have all the details, what are your thoughts? Is it worth it to catch all the NBA action? Let me know in the poll below and stay tuned for more updates on how to watch the league’s nationally televised games throughout the season.