Published Thursday 7 May 2026, 7:00pm AEST · Heads up Australian fans: both of tomorrow’s NBA Round 2 Game 2s are off Kayo. Pistons vs Cavaliers is on Prime Video only, Thunder vs Lakers is League Pass only. The good news for Kayo subscribers — the NHL Round 2 Game 3 between Carolina and Philadelphia is live on Kayo at 10:00am AEST, plus the day’s MLB selections.
Friday 8 May is one of those rare playoff days that exposes the patchwork of US sports broadcast rights in Australia. Three high-profile games across the NBA and NHL playoffs — and where you watch each one depends entirely on which subscription you have. Here’s the full preview with exactly where to find every game in AEST, plus the MLB action that fills out the day.
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- Tomorrow’s full schedule in AEST
- Pistons vs Cavaliers — NBA G2 on Prime Video only
- Hurricanes vs Flyers — NHL G3 on Kayo / NHL.TV
- Thunder vs Lakers — NBA G2 on League Pass only
- MLB on Kayo tomorrow
- Australian platform summary for Friday
Tomorrow’s full schedule in AEST
| Time (AEST) | Game | Where to watch in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am | Pistons vs Cavaliers — NBA G2 | Prime Video (not on Kayo) |
| 10:00am | Hurricanes vs Flyers — NHL G3 (Philly) | ESPN / Kayo + NHL.TV |
| 11:30am | Thunder vs Lakers — NBA G2 | NBA League Pass only (NBC) |
| 9:10am | Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays — MLB | Likely Kayo via ESPN + MLB.TV |
| 12:10pm | Padres vs Cardinals — MLB | MLB.TV (possible Kayo pick) |
Confirmed Kayo MLB selections update each Monday. Check our live TV Guide homepage for tomorrow’s exact Kayo MLB picks.
Pistons vs Cavaliers — Game 2, 9:00am AEST on Prime Video only
Detroit head into Game 2 leading the series 1-0 after a comfortable 111-101 win at home. Cade Cunningham was the difference, going for 32 and 9, and the Pistons turned the Cavaliers’ transition game off entirely. Cleveland — playing a Round 2 series for the first time in years — looked like a team still feeling the after-effects of their seven-game grind with Toronto.
Game 2 in Detroit is the Pistons’ chance to take genuine command before the series shifts to Cleveland for the weekend. The betting markets currently favour Detroit at around 60-40, but Cleveland have shown they can play in a tight game — Donovan Mitchell scored 28 in Game 1 even in defeat, and James Harden has been a steady source of half-court offence.
Where to watch in Australia — Prime Video only
This is the unusual one. Pistons vs Cavaliers Game 2 is broadcast on Prime Video in the US, which means in Australia it’s on Prime Video Australia only — not Kayo, not Disney+, not ESPN Australia.
- Prime Video Australia: $9.99/month, included with any Amazon Prime subscription. 30-day free trial available.
- NBA League Pass: Also carries this game live as part of any League Pass subscription
If you don’t already have Prime Video, Amazon’s 30-day free trial covers this game and any other Prime Video NBA picks across the rest of Round 2.
Hurricanes vs Flyers — NHL Game 3, 10:00am AEST on Kayo / NHL.TV
The good news for Kayo subscribers — Carolina vs Philadelphia is the one playoff fixture tomorrow morning that’s live on Kayo Sports. Carolina lead the series 2-0 after winning both games at home. The 1-seed Hurricanes have looked the most dominant team left in the playoffs — strong goaltending from Frederik Andersen, balanced scoring across all four lines, and the structural depth that wins playoff series.
The Flyers — fresh off their Round 1 upset of Pittsburgh — head home for Games 3 and 4 in front of what should be a deafening Wells Fargo Center crowd. Philadelphia must win at least one of the two home games to stay competitive. The Hurricanes are favourites at 59-41.
Where to watch in Australia — multiple options
This game is broadcast on ESPN in the US, which means it has the widest Australian availability of any game tomorrow morning:
- Kayo Sports: Live via ESPN ($35/month, 7-day free trial)
- ESPN Australia: Live via Foxtel sports package
- NHL.TV: Live as part of full annual or monthly pass
If you only have Kayo and want one playoff game tomorrow, this is your one.
Hurricanes vs Flyers live on Kayo Sports
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Thunder vs Lakers — Game 2, 11:30am AEST on NBA League Pass only
The marquee fixture of the day. OKC took Game 1 by 18 points in a contest that was never close after halftime. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 33; the Lakers shot 39% from the field and were outrebounded by 12. The 88-12 win-probability split heading into Game 2 tells you exactly what Vegas thinks of the Lakers’ chances of evening this series.
For LA, Game 2 is genuinely must-win. Going 0-2 against a defending champion with this kind of home-court dominance would essentially end the series. Luka Dončić scored 28 in Game 1 but had to work for every basket; LeBron James added 19. The Lakers will need significantly more from their bench and from their three-point shooting to compete.
Where to watch in Australia — League Pass only
This game is broadcast on NBC in the US — and NBC and Peacock are not available in Australia. NBA League Pass is the only way to watch this game live in Australia. It is not on Kayo, Disney+, ESPN Australia or Prime Video.
- NBA League Pass: $32.99/month or $229/year. 7-day free trial available.
The entire Lakers vs Thunder series will follow the same pattern — every game is on NBC, every game is League Pass only in Australia. If you want to watch this series, the League Pass free trial is the most cost-effective way for the next week.
Watch Thunder vs Lakers live in Australia
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MLB on Kayo tomorrow — Yankees, Red Sox-Rays and Dodgers-Braves weekend
If you’re a Kayo subscriber, MLB picks up the slack tomorrow with strong ESPN coverage. The marquee matchups in AEST:
- Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays at 9:10am AEST — AL East rivalry, both teams trying to climb back into divisional contention
- Padres vs Cardinals at 12:10pm AEST — strong NL matchup with two teams in the playoff conversation
- Plus the lead-up to Saturday’s huge Dodgers vs Braves series, with Game 1 at 12:10pm AEST Saturday
ESPN’s daily MLB pick is typically confirmed each Monday for the week ahead. Use our live TV Guide homepage to see the confirmed Kayo MLB selections for tomorrow.
For more on the current MLB picture — including how the Cubs have crashed the top three of the National League — see this week’s MLB Weekly Wrap.
Australian platform summary for Friday 8 May
So — for Australian fans planning their morning of US sports tomorrow:
- If you only have Kayo: You can watch Hurricanes vs Flyers (NHL, 10:00am) plus the day’s ESPN MLB pick. Both NBA games are off Kayo.
- If you only have Disney+: Pistons vs Cavaliers is not on Disney+ tomorrow (Prime Video has exclusive rights). The Hurricanes vs Flyers is also not on Disney+ since it’s an ESPN broadcast (Disney+ carries TNT and ESPN NBA games but not all ESPN NHL games).
- If you only have Prime Video: You get Pistons vs Cavaliers as your one game.
- If you have NBA League Pass: All NBA games covered, including Pistons vs Cavs (which League Pass also carries) and Thunder vs Lakers.
- If you have NHL.TV: All NHL games covered.
- Best combination for tomorrow: Kayo (for the Hurricanes-Flyers + MLB) plus NBA League Pass on the 7-day free trial (for both NBA games).
For the full breakdown of every Australian platform across the 2026 playoffs, see our How to Watch NBA in Australia and How to Watch NHL in Australia guides.
What’s next?
- Live US Sports TV Guide — every game with AEST times and live scores
- Thursday Wrap — Spurs hammer Wolves, Knicks hold off 76ers
- NBA Playoffs 2026 Australia hub
- MLB Weekly Wrap — Cubs Surge, Dodgers Reset
All times shown in AEST (Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane). Mac Johannson covers US sports for Australian fans, with a focus on AEST schedules, broadcast platforms and playoff coverage.
