To watch NBA Opening Night for free in the USA, you have a few excellent options depending on whether you want to watch on a traditional TV via your local NBC affiliate or stream the games on a digital device.

2026-27 NBA games will air across NBC (Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday), ESPN and ABC (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), Prime Video (Thursday and Friday), and regional sports networks. The season starts on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

The Philadelphia 76ers erased a 29-point deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-106, on Thursday in NBA superstar LeBron James's first home game since landing in Philly as a free agent.

The New York Knicks (0-1) and Boston Celtics (0-1) meet Friday for their second game in the 2026-27 NBA season. Tip-off from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, is set for 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let's analyze NBA odds around the Celtics vs.