NBA now available on Disney+ in the Philippines

Calling all basketball fans in the Philippines! Exciting news for Disney+ subscribers – starting on Thursday, November 20, you can now catch all the NBA action right on your devices. The NBA and Disney+ have just announced a fantastic partnership that brings games and other exclusive content from the world’s premier basketball league straight to your screens.

What does this mean for you? Well, for starters, you can tune in to some thrilling matchups like the Houston Rockets versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the New York Knicks taking on the Dallas Mavericks starting this Thursday. But that’s not all! With this groundbreaking deal, Filipino subscribers can enjoy a whole roster of NBA content, including select regular season and playoff games, marquee events like Christmas Day games, NBA Draft coverage, the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, and even select NBA Summer League games.

If that’s not enough to get you excited, how about catching one NBA Conference Finals series live, with other Conference Finals and NBA Finals available to stream on a slight delay. Plus, you can dive into ESPN’s award-winning documentaries and watch live broadcasts of NBA Countdown. And for fans of Inside the NBA, you’ll be happy to know that the Emmy Award-winning show hosted by Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley will also be available for streaming.

In the words of Vineet Puri, vice president and general manager of The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, “For millions of Filipinos, basketball isn’t just a sport — it’s a passion, a shared language, and a powerful source of national pride.” And Kelly Cooke, head of content partnerships and DTC of NBA Asia, agrees, saying, “There has never been a better time to be an NBA fan in the Philippines.”

This partnership between The Walt Disney Company, ESPN, and the NBA marks an exciting expansion of their global relationship, bringing the best of basketball entertainment to Filipino fans. Previously, NBA games were available for streaming on the official League Pass through paid subscriptions. But now, with this new collaboration between the NBA and Disney+, Filipino fans can look forward to a whole new level of access and excitement when it comes to NBA content. So mark your calendars, grab your popcorn, and get ready to experience the NBA like never before, right from the comfort of your own home.