How to Watch Basketball in South Africa
Sporty's guide to how to watch basketball in South Africa: ESPN shows the NBA Finals, both Conference Finals and Sunday regular-season games on TV on ESPN and ESPN2. NBA League Pass streams every game on NBA.com and in the NBA App.
There are also other streaming services that may be useful. Check the Sporty App for the most up-to-date information on how to watch.
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How to watch in South Africa
- NBA: ESPN — Shows the NBA Finals, both Conference Finals and Sunday regular-season games on TV on ESPN and ESPN2. (Sources: ESPN — ESPN Africa NBA Finals)
- NBA: NBA League Pass — Streams every NBA game on NBA.com and in the NBA App. (Sources: NBA Help Center — Global NBA League Pass availability)
What's next
- NBA opening night is on 20 October. (Sources: NBA — 2026-27 regular-season schedule)
Competitions and leagues
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