The 2024 NBA playoffs are in full swing, and if you don’t have cable, there are several ways to stream the games.
Here’s a look at the best options for streaming services that have free trials or promotional deals for new customers looking to avoid paying for cable:
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Sling TV:
Offers a half-off your first month promotional offer and has the ESPN channels. However, you will need to purchase the extra $11/month “Sports Extra” package to get playoff games airing on NBA TV.*
DirecTV Stream:
The only streaming service that will have every game of the NBA playoffs. It has a free trial and is the best service to sign up with for the NBA playoffs since it carries all of the channels that will broadcast NBA playoff games this month.*
YouTube TV:
Offers a free trial, but you will need to purchase the extra $15/month “Sports Plus” package to get playoff games airing on NBA TV.*
Hulu + Live TV:
Offers a free trial, but you will need to purchase the extra $10/month “Sports Add-on” package to get playoff games airing on NBA TV.*
fuboTV:
Offers a free trial, but you will need to purchase the extra $10/month “Sports Plus” package to get playoff games airing on NBA TV.If you want to watch games for free, you can use an HDTV antenna. A solid and well-rated HDTV antenna can be purchased for under $30 on Amazon.
The NBA Finals will air exclusively on ABC beginning on June 6. If you don’t have an HDTV antenna, you can purchase one now or sign up for a streaming service that offers ABC, such as Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or fuboTV.
Here’s a look at the complete schedule for each round of the playoffs:
* Round 1: April 20-May 5
* Round 2: Scheduled to start May 6-7. Could be moved up to May 4-5 if the first round series end early.
* Round 3: Scheduled to start May 21-22. Could be moved up to May 19-20 if second round series end early.
* NBA Finals: Begins on Monday, June 6
Here’s a look at the full schedule for NBA Finals games, which will all be broadcast on ABC.
