NBA League Pass 2025/26: Pricing, Plans, and How to Watch
Finding the best way to watch NBA games without cable can feel like navigating a full-court press of pricing plans, regional restrictions, and fine print. NBA League Pass is the league’s official streaming service, but its cost and availability vary wildly — this guide breaks down the real prices in the US, UK, Ireland, and Europe, and shows the cheapest legitimate options including the new Prime Video bundle.
Monthly price (US): $16.99 ·
Annual price (US): $109.99 ·
Live games per season: 1,000+ ·
Free trial: 7 days ·
Ad-free viewing: With Premium ·
Simultaneous streams: Up to 3 (Premium)
Quick snapshot
- Standard US plan is $16.99/month or $109.99/season (TV Guide (entertainment listings publisher))
- Premium plan removes commercials and costs $24.99/month (SportsEpreneur (sports business analysis))
- 7-day free trial available for new subscribers (VPNPro (VPN comparison site))
- Available on Prime Video in UK and Ireland (Wikipedia (crowdsourced encyclopedia))
- Exact prices for each European country vary by local partner
- Student discount availability is not consistently documented across regions
- Promo codes and their validity periods are unverified
- 2025–26 season pricing is live as of October 2025
- New national TV deals with NBC/Peacock and Amazon Prime Video take effect this season
- More bundling options with Prime Video expected in Europe
- Continued price increases likely as rights costs rise
The table below summarizes the key pricing and feature differences across plans.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Price (US monthly) | $16.99 standard; $24.99 Premium |
| Price (US yearly) | $109.99 standard; $159.99 Premium |
| Live games per season | 1,000+ |
| Free trial length | 7 days |
| Ad-free | Only with Premium |
| Simultaneous streams | Up to 3 (Premium); 1 (Standard) |
How much is an NBA League Pass?
Pricing for NBA League Pass is not one-size-fits-all. In the US, the standard plan runs $16.99 per month or $109.99 per season, according to TV Guide (entertainment listings publisher). The Premium tier, which strips out commercials and adds in-arena feeds, costs $24.99 monthly or $159.99 per season.
What’s the cheapest way to get an NBA League Pass?
The cheapest legitimate option depends on your location. International viewers consistently pay less than US subscribers — Turkey offers the plan for roughly $2.78 monthly, while UK pricing is about £16.99. The international package includes all games with no blackout restrictions, making it the better value proposition for non-US fans.
NBA League Pass pricing in the US
- Standard: $16.99/month or $109.99/season — includes out-of-market games with commercials (TV Guide (entertainment listings publisher))
- Premium: $24.99/month or $159.99/season — ad-free, multi-stream up to 3 devices (TV Guide (entertainment listings publisher))
- Both plans come with a 7-day free trial (SportsEpreneur (sports business analysis))
NBA League Pass cost in Europe and the UK
Outside the US, the international version of League Pass is typically cheaper — but prices jump around by country. VPNPro (VPN comparison site) lists the UK at about £16.99 per month (roughly $22.58), while Turkey comes in at 94.99 TRY (~$2.78) — a fraction of the US price. Europe’s pricing varies by local broadcaster; Wikipedia (crowdsourced encyclopedia) notes that the international package includes all regular season, playoffs, and Finals with no blackout restrictions.
NBA League Pass student discount and promo codes
Student discounts are offered occasionally, but verification is sparse. SportsEpreneur (sports business analysis) mentions that discounts sometimes appear during the preseason, and a few promo codes surface on third-party deal sites. No official student discount page exists on the NBA site as of early 2025.
US subscribers pay a premium and still face blackout restrictions. International viewers pay less and get full access — a paradox that makes a VPN the most popular workaround, even though it violates the NBA’s terms of service.
How to watch NBA in Ireland?
Ireland offers a particularly tidy option. NBA League Pass is available as an add‑on through Prime Video, which means you can watch without installing a separate app or juggling logins.
- Sign up for a Prime Video account if you don’t have one
- Subscribe to NBA League Pass via Prime Video Channels — billed through your Amazon account
- Install the NBA app on your preferred device (Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, or console)
- Log in and start streaming the full international package with no blackouts
NBA League Pass on Prime Video in Ireland
- Sign up via Prime Video Channels — the League Pass subscription is billed through your Amazon account (Wikipedia (crowdsourced encyclopedia))
- All games included in the international package — no blackouts (Wikipedia (crowdsourced encyclopedia))
Is NBA League Pass free on Amazon Prime?
No — NBA League Pass is not free on Amazon Prime. It is available as a paid add‑on through Prime Video Channels. Prime members still need to pay the League Pass subscription fee, though the billing is handled through Amazon for convenience.
Is the NBA on Prime in Ireland?
Yes — but with a distinction. Amazon holds rights to 66 regular‑season games per season for its Prime Video service in the US and select international markets (SportsEpreneur (sports business analysis)). In Ireland, those games are available to Prime members, but the full NBA slate still requires a League Pass subscription.
Using Go3 with NBA League Pass in Ireland
Go3 is a local platform in Ireland that resells NBA League Pass. Wikipedia (crowdsourced encyclopedia) confirms that the NBA partners with regional distributors, and Go3 is one such partner for the Irish market. Subscribing through Go3 may offer local support and billing in euros.
Can I watch all games with an NBA League Pass?
The short answer: it depends on where you live and which plan you pick.
What games are included
- Over 1,000 live games per season (all out-of-market matchups) (TV Guide (entertainment listings publisher))
- International subscribers get the entire regular season, All‑Star Weekend, playoffs, and Finals — no blackouts (Wikipedia (crowdsourced encyclopedia))
- US subscribers miss national broadcasts live (ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock, Amazon Prime) (SportsEpreneur (sports business analysis))
Local blackout restrictions
SportsEpreneur (sports business analysis) warns: “Local and national games are blacked out live on League Pass in the U.S.” Local games become available on demand after 3 days; national games unlock after about 3 hours.
NBA League Pass vs cable
A cable subscription still gives you national games live, plus regional sports networks for local teams. League Pass only provides out-of-market games live. If you need every game in your local market, cable + League Pass is the only complete solution.
The trade-off: International users get a truly “all‑access” package. US users pay more and see less — unless they’re willing to wait for replays or use a VPN (against terms).
Is it worth it to buy an NBA League Pass?
Worth is subjective — but the numbers help.
Pros of NBA League Pass
Upsides
- Watch every out-of-market game live (1,000+ per season) (TV Guide (entertainment listings publisher))
- No long-term commitment — monthly plan available (TV Guide (entertainment listings publisher))
- 7-day free trial lets you test before buying (SportsEpreneur (sports business analysis))
- International version has no blackouts and costs less (Wikipedia (crowdsourced encyclopedia))
Downsides
- Blackout restrictions in the US block live local and national games (SportsEpreneur (sports business analysis))
- Standard plan still has commercials (TV Guide (entertainment listings publisher))
- No student discount officially listed
- VPN usage to get cheaper international pricing violates terms of service
Cheapest alternative ways to watch
- International NBA League Pass (via local partner) — cheapest for non-US fans
- Prime Video add‑on in UK/Ireland — no extra app needed (Wikipedia (crowdsourced encyclopedia))
- Cable + League Pass — most expensive but no blackouts for local fans (TV Guide (entertainment listings publisher))
A US fan paying $109.99 for the standard season gets fewer live games than a fan in Turkey paying $33.36 for the whole year. The international version is simply a better product — but only if you can legally access it.
“NBA League Pass is the NBA’s official streaming service for out-of-market games.”
TV Guide (entertainment listings publisher)
“Local and national games are blacked out live on League Pass in the U.S.”
SportsEpreneur (sports business analysis)
“The international package includes regular season, All‑Star Weekend, playoffs, and Finals, free from blackout restrictions.”
Wikipedia (crowdsourced encyclopedia)
“Turkey at 94.99 TRY, shown as about $2.78 monthly, as cheaper than the U.S. price.”
VPNPro (VPN comparison site)
The verdict: For anyone outside the US, NBA League Pass is an easy buy. For US fans, it’s a supplement — not a replacement — for cable or live TV streaming.
The NBA’s streaming strategy creates a bizarre geography tax: international fans pay less and get more, while US fans pay a premium for a restricted product. For Irish viewers, the Prime Video bundle is the cleanest path — one subscription, no blackouts, and a single interface. For American cord‑cutters, the decision comes down to how many national games you can live without. The 7‑day free trial is the smartest first step: spend a week testing the waters before committing to a full season.
For those looking to catch every game, our NBA League Pass pricing guide breaks down the cheapest plans and free trial options.
Frequently asked questions
Can I watch NBA League Pass on multiple devices at once?
Yes — the Premium plan allows up to 3 simultaneous streams. The Standard plan allows 1 stream at a time (TV Guide (entertainment listings publisher)).
Does NBA League Pass include playoffs?
Internationally, yes — the package includes all playoff games and the Finals (Wikipedia (crowdsourced encyclopedia)). In the US, national playoff games are blacked out live and become available on demand.
How do I cancel my NBA League Pass subscription?
Cancellation is done through your account settings on nba.com or, if subscribed via Prime Video, through your Amazon account. There are no cancellation fees (TV Guide (entertainment listings publisher)).
Is NBA League Pass available on Apple TV?
Yes — the NBA app supports Apple TV, along with Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and game consoles (Wikipedia (crowdsourced encyclopedia)).
Does NBA League Pass work outside the US?
Yes — the international version is available in most countries. Pricing and local partners vary by region (Wikipedia (crowdsourced encyclopedia)).
Can I watch NBA League Pass on my phone?
Yes — the NBA app is available on iOS and Android. You can stream games on mobile data or Wi‑Fi (TV Guide (entertainment listings publisher)).
Is NBA League Pass the same as NBA TV?
No — NBA TV is a separate cable channel. League Pass is a streaming service for out‑of‑market games. Both are owned by the NBA but require separate subscriptions (SportsEpreneur (sports business analysis)).
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