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# How to Watch the NBA in New Zealand

Sporty's guide to how to watch the NBA in New Zealand: ESPN shows games on TV on Sky Sport and in the Sky Sport Now and Sky Go apps. NBA League Pass streams every game in the NBA App and on NBA.com, and is also sold through Prime Video.

**There are also other streaming services that may be useful. Check the [Sporty App](https://app.sporty.live) for the most up-to-date information on how to watch.**

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## How to watch in New Zealand

- **ESPN** — Shows NBA games on TV on Sky Sport and in the Sky Sport Now and Sky Go apps. (Sources: Sky New Zealand — [ESPN renewal](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/skynz_sky-has-renewed-its-longstanding-distribution-activity-7424248426789330944-_yyv) · Sky Sport Now — [ESPN](https://www.welcome.skysportnow.co.nz/espn) · Sky Sport Now — [NBA](https://www.welcome.skysportnow.co.nz/nba))
- **[NBA League Pass on Prime Video](https://www.primevideo.com/)** — NBA League Pass can also be bought through the Prime Video app. (Sources: NBA Help Center — [League Pass with Amazon Prime](https://support.watch.nba.com/hc/en-us/articles/34813181782679-League-Pass-with-Amazon-Prime))
- **[NBA League Pass](https://www.nba.com/watch/league-pass)** — Shows every NBA game live and on demand in the NBA App and on NBA.com. (Sources: NBA Help Center — [Global NBA League Pass availability](https://support.watch.nba.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000586473-Global-NBA-League-Pass-Availability))

- **[ESPN on Sky](https://www.welcome.skysportnow.co.nz/nba)** — Shows NBA games on TV on Sky Sport and in the Sky Sport Now and Sky Go apps, including every Conference Finals and NBA Finals game. (Sources: Sky Sport Now — [NBA](https://www.welcome.skysportnow.co.nz/nba) · ESPN — [NBA and WNBA media rights in Australia and New Zealand](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40820519/espn-remains-home-hoops-australia-new-zealand-landmark-nba-wnba-media-rights-extension))

## What's next

- NBA opening night is on 20 October. (Sources: NBA — [2026-27 regular-season schedule](https://www.nba.com/news/2026-27-nba-regular-season-schedule))

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- [NBA in India](/watch/nba/india/)
- [NBA in the United Arab Emirates](/watch/nba/united-arab-emirates/)
- [NBA in Qatar](/watch/nba/qatar/)
- [NBA in Saudi Arabia](/watch/nba/saudi-arabia/)
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