You can watch the 2025 NBA Playoffs through several options:
- Cable TV Channels: The playoffs are broadcast on ESPN, ABC, TNT, and NBA TV. Most traditional cable or satellite subscriptions include some or all of these channels
- Streaming Services with Live TV: To stream the playoffs without cable, subscribe to live TV streaming services that carry ESPN, ABC, TNT, and NBA TV. Recommended services include DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV. Note that Hulu Live TV and Fubo TV do not carry all the necessary channels for full playoff coverage
- NBA League Pass: You can stream live NBA games including playoffs via the NBA League Pass app on various devices like iOS, Android, Apple TV, Xbox, Roku, and more
- Peacock: Starting in the 2025-26 season, Peacock will stream over 30 playoff games including the first round through the Western Conference Finals, along with other NBA content
- Free Over-the-Air Broadcast: Some playoff games and all NBA Finals games are available for free on ABC with an over-the-air antenna
- Watch NBA TV Online: You can stream live games, replays, and highlights on the official NBA website's Watch NBA TV section
In summary, for full live coverage of the NBA Playoffs, your best options are cable TV channels ESPN, ABC, TNT, NBA TV or subscribing to live TV streaming services that include these channels. NBA League Pass and Peacock also provide streaming access to many playoff games
