How to Watch NBA on Apple TV: The 2024 Guide for Basketball Fans

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Written by Jason Lin

Watch Nba On Apple Tv

Are you an avid NBA fan looking to watch exciting basketball action on your Apple TV? With the official NBA app and popular streaming platforms like YouTube TV and fuboTV, it’s easier than ever to catch all the slam dunks, three-pointers and buzzer beaters live from your living room.

Stream NBA League Pass on Apple TV

The easiest way to gain access to live and on-demand NBA games is with NBA League Pass. Here’s how to get started:

  1. Visit NBA.com to purchase the NBA League Pass ($14.99+/month). You can often find coupon codes online for discounts.
Nba League Pass Price
  1. On your Apple TV, download the NBA app from the App Store (it’s free!).
Apple Tv Nba App
  1. Login using your NBA League Pass credentials. You can now watch live games and highlights!

With the NBA app, you can also check scores and stats, customize notifications and access exclusive NBA TV programming like analysis shows, documentaries and classic games.

📝 Pro Tip: Enable a VPN like NordVPN to bypass geo-restrictions and catch your favorite team’s games if you’re outside the broadcast area.

Access NBA TV Through Live TV Streaming

Don’t want cable? No problem! Live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV and DIRECTV STREAM all include major channels like ESPN, ABC and Fox Sports in their channel lineups to watch national NBA broadcasts:

  • 🏀 YouTube TV offers NBA TV and a cloud DVR with unlimited storage ($72.99/month).
Youtube Tv Nba Live
  • 🏀 fuboTV provides NBA TV and a cloud DVR with 1000 hours of storage ($79.99/month).
Fubotv Cloud Dvr
  • 🏀 DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu Live and Sling also grant access to ABC, ESPN and TNT for NBA games.

Most streaming services offer free trials to test the waters – take advantage to find your favorite platform.

You can also add Starz as an add-on to many of these services to access their Starz collection of original shows and movies.

For other streaming devices, you can check out guides on:

Or if you have a Roku player or Roku TV, see this guide on watching the Roku Channel on Apple TV.

Cast NBA Action from Your iPhone or iPad

Thanks to AirPlay, you can wirelessly cast to your Apple TV from iOS devices:

  1. Make sure both your iPhone/iPad and Apple TV are connected to the same WiFi network.
  2. Open the NBA app and start streaming a live game or highlights video.
  3. Tap the AirPlay icon and select your Apple TV. The video will now display on your TV screen!
Airplay Other Apps

This useful feature lets you watch NBA on any Apple TV model.

Troubleshooting tips

Having issues streaming the NBA games on your Apple TV? Here are some handy troubleshooting tips:

Can’t sign into the NBA app? Double check your NBA League Pass login credentials or make sure your streaming service subscription is active. Restarting your Apple TV can also help resolve temporary glitches.

Experiencing buffering or lag? Check your internet speeds – you’ll want at least 25 Mbps for smooth HD streaming. Connect your Apple TV directly to your router via Ethernet if possible.

Games unavailable in your area? As mentioned earlier, a VPN like NordVPN is the solution to access geo-restricted local NBA broadcasts outside their market.

AirPlay not working properly? Ensure AirPlay is enabled in your Apple TV settings menu. Reboot both devices and confirm they’re on the same WiFi network.

Wrap Up

Thanks to services like NBA League Pass and easy streaming access through apps like YouTube TV, basketball fans can readily catch exhilarating NBA matchups on Apple TV.

With the ability to AirPlay games from your iPhone or iPad as well, virtually any Apple TV model can deliver you courtside seats to all the hoops action. Just sit back and enjoy the show!

Jason
Jason Lin
Tech enthusiast with 10+ years of experience, providing guides, reviews, and tips on Smart TVs, streaming devices, and TV apps.

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