Amazon Prime Video is one of the NBA national homes in 2026-27 with 66 regular-season games, and it is also the exclusive streaming home of the NBA Cup Knockout Rounds, the SoFi Play-In and the 2027 Eastern Conference Finals. All of it streams on Prime Video. Here is the shape of the schedule and how to watch.
Quick Facts
- Package: 66 regular-season games on Prime Video
- Game nights: Fridays from Oct 23, Thursday doubleheaders from January, Saturday afternoons from February
- Exclusives: NBA Cup Knockout Rounds, all six SoFi Play-In games, 2027 Eastern Conference Finals
- Global Games: Paris (Jan 14) and Manchester (Jan 17)
- Streaming: included with an Amazon Prime membership
NBA on Prime Video: windows and key dates (2026-27)
| Window | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Opening doubleheader | Fri, Oct 23 | Prime Video opens its slate at TD Garden |
| Friday game nights | From Oct 23 | Weekly through the regular season |
| Thursday doubleheaders | From January | |
| Saturday afternoons | From February | Select games |
| NBA Cup Knockout Rounds | Dec 4 to 11 | Exclusive, through the championship |
| SoFi NBA Play-In | April 2027 | All six games |
| Global Games | Jan 14 (Paris), Jan 17 (Manchester) | |
| 2027 Eastern Conference Finals | May 2027 | Exclusive |
How to watch NBA games on Prime Video
Every Prime Video NBA game is included with an Amazon Prime membership, streamed through the Prime Video app on smart TVs, phones, tablets, game consoles and the web. No separate cable or add-on is required for the Prime slate, the NBA Cup knockout rounds, the Play-In or the Eastern Conference Finals.
The rest of the national schedule
Prime Video is one of three national homes in 2026-27. For the complete picture across NBC, Peacock, ESPN and ABC, see Where to Watch the NBA in 2026-27 and the NBA National TV Schedule. For tonight, check NBA on TV Today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NBA games are on Amazon Prime Video in 2026-27?
66 regular-season games, plus the NBA Cup knockout rounds, the Play-In and the 2027 Eastern Conference Finals.
What nights are NBA games on Prime Video?
Friday game nights from Oct 23, Thursday doubleheaders from January and select Saturday afternoon games from February.
Do I need anything beyond Amazon Prime to watch?
No. The NBA on Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership through the Prime Video app.
Is the NBA Cup on Prime Video?
Yes. Prime Video is the exclusive home of the NBA Cup Knockout Rounds through the championship game.
