The 2025–2026 NBA season is here, and there are big changes to how you can experience games on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro.
Start with the NBA app
The NBA app is the official hub for non-stop basketball coverage. With an NBA League Pass subscription, you can watch every regular-season and play-off game live or on demand, with daily video round-ups to catch you up on what you’ve missed.
The app also allows you to stay on top of the latest news, behind-the-scenes stories and game highlights. Swipe through iPhone-friendly vertical videos of trending moments around the league. Plus, the app puts real-time scores right on your Lock Screen with Live Activities.
Watch select games live
This year, some new and familiar broadcasters are streaming NBA games. Notably Prime Video has exclusive coverage of 67 regular-season NBA games. Here’s the starting line-up:
Listen in
Can’t be in front of a screen to watch the game? Listen to the live radio broadcasts throughout the season with League Pass in the NBA app.
Basketball scores in a snap
Apple Sports is a fast way to keep up with your favourite NBA team. With real-time scores and play-by-play updates, it syncs seamlessly with favourites you’ve selected in the My Sports experience in the Apple News and Apple TV apps. New this season: iOS widgets that customise your iPhone Home Screen with at-a-glance scores.
Read all about it
For in-depth NBA reporting and analysis, turn to these apps for the latest updates.