If you’re an NBA fan in Australia, you’ve got more ways to watch than ever — but also more platforms to juggle. Here’s the complete, no-nonsense guide to watching every NBA game in 2026, including the playoffs.
## The short answer
For most Aussie fans, the best setup is Kayo Sports for selected live games on ESPN, plus NBA League Pass for everything else. If you’re a hardcore fan who wants every single game, League Pass is the only option that covers the full schedule.
## Your options at a glance
**Kayo Sports** — $25/month (or $1 for the first month on intro offer). Streams all ESPN Australia content including selected NBA games — typically 3 to 9 games per week during the regular season, with broader playoff coverage. Works on phones, tablets, smart TVs and computers. Best for casual to mid-level fans.
**ESPN via Foxtel** — $51/month with the sports package. The same NBA content as Kayo but through a traditional cable subscription. Only worth it if you’re already paying for Foxtel for other sports.
**NBA League Pass** — $229.99/year or $32.99/month. Streams every single NBA game live and on demand, including ones not shown on ESPN. Now sold exclusively through Amazon Prime Video in Australia. Best for serious fans who don’t want to miss anything.
**Amazon Prime Video** — Included with Prime ($9.99/month). Amazon now holds Australian broadcast rights to approximately 66 games per season, primarily on Fridays and Saturdays AEST. This is separate from League Pass — you get those 66 games just by having Prime.
**Disney+** — $15.99/month. ESPN games are simulcast on Disney+ at no extra cost if you’re already a subscriber. Useful if you’re already in the Disney+ ecosystem.
## What time are NBA games on in Australia?
This is where it gets fun — or painful, depending on your sleep schedule. NBA games tip off in the late afternoon or evening US Eastern time, which translates to roughly 9am to 1pm AEST the following day. Playoff games on the east coast of the US at 7pm ET tip off at 9am AEST. West coast tip-offs at 10:30pm ET land at 12:30pm AEST.
Use our [US Sports TV Guide](https://usasports.com.au) to see every game time converted to your Australian timezone — including AWST for Perth fans.
## The NBA Playoffs in Australia 2026
The 2026 NBA Playoffs began on 18 April. The first round features eight best-of-seven series running through early May. Key things to know for Australian viewers:
Games on ESPN/Kayo: check the weekly TV guide for confirmed selections.
Games on Amazon Prime Video: approximately one series per round streams exclusively on Prime.
All games: available via NBA League Pass through Amazon Prime Video.
The NBA Finals tip off on 3 June 2026 and will be broadcast on ESPN/ABC in the US — meaning ESPN Australia and Kayo for Australian fans.
## The best value option
If you can only pick one: **Kayo**. The intro offer is hard to beat, it covers the biggest games, and the interface is excellent on every device. Add League Pass through Amazon if you find yourself frustrated at missing games mid-season.
Check our TV guide daily for confirmed game times and broadcasters in your timezone.