How to Watch the NBA in South Africa
Sporty's guide to how to watch the NBA in South Africa: ESPN shows the NBA Finals, both Conference Finals and some Sunday night games on TV on ESPN and ESPN2 and in the Disney+ app. NBA League Pass streams every game live and on demand in the NBA App and on NBA.com.
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
- ESPN — Shows the NBA Finals, both Conference Finals and some Sunday night regular-season games in English on TV (ESPN, ESPN2) and in the Disney+ app. (Sources: ESPN Africa — NBA Finals rights in sub-Saharan Africa)
- NBA 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)
What's next
- NBA opening night is on 20 October. (Sources: NBA — 2026-27 regular-season schedule)