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The NBA Summer League starts in mid-July. It may not have any bearing on what the regular season will look like when it kicks off later in the year, but it’s always fun to watch.
Here’s what you need to know about where to stream Summer League games.
Where to watch NBA Summer League
The NBA Summer League games will air on ESPN, ESPN2, and NBA TV this summer. For sports fans without cable, you can find those channels on several streaming services, including DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV.
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu + Live | Sling TV | YouTube TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ESPN2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NBA TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
How to watch NBA Summer League with DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM offers four streaming packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier. DIRECTV STREAM’s packages give you a wide variety of content across the board, especially sports. For NBA Summer League specifically, you’ll want ESPN and ESPN 2, both of which can be found on all of DIRECTV STREAM’s packages. NBA TV will also be airing Summer League coverage, and you can find that channel in the Choice package and higher.
DIRECTV STREAM includes a free trial and is a well-rounded provider. In addition to the ESPN networks and NBA TV, sports lovers will be happy to find the Tennis Channel, MLB Network, and FS1 as well.
How to watch NBA Summer League with Fubo
Fubo offers two streaming packages: Pro and Elite. Designed for sports and entertainment lovers, Fubo offers a wide variety of channels, including local, national, and international sports.
Each package offers a ton of sports channels, in particular, so if you’re out for the NBA Summer League, you’ll be happy with Fubo. To ensure you’re maximizing your viewing experience, you’ll want to get the Fubo Extra add-on to get NBA TV. It includes more sports channels (like ESPNU and the Tennis Channel), as well as some fun other options like Teen Nick.
How to watch NBA Summer League with Hulu + Live TV
Hulu’s live TV streaming service is perfect for the Hulu devotee who doesn’t want to add anything extra to their slate. If you’re already a Hulu customer, you can just upgrade your plan to include live TV, with the option to go ad-free on most on-demand content for a higher monthly cost.
A Hulu + Live TV subscription comes with access to ESPN Plus and Disney Plus, for even more content for sports fans and families. You can catch Summer League games on the ESPN networks on Hulu, but you won’t have access to the NBA TV games.
How to watch NBA Summer League with Sling TV
With Sling TV, you get three streaming options: Sling Orange, Sling Blue, and a combo Sling Orange + Blue. Sling Orange includes the ESPN networks, but Sling Blue does not, so if you’re looking for NBA Summer League, you’ll want to either get Sling Orange or the combo Sling Orange + Blue. To get NBA TV, though, to round out your Summer League viewing, you’ll have to get the Sports Extra add-on. It also includes ESPNU and ESPNews.
Sling TV actually provides a really good deal for sports fans. You can opt for the Sling Orange package with the add-on and you’ll have all the channels you need, for less per month than any competitors. Though you don’t have a large overall channel library, it provides the channels you’re looking for the NBA’s summer sessions.
How to watch NBA Summer League with YouTube TV
YouTube TV is the simplest streamer for cord-cutters. It’s one plan for one price, and what you see is what you get. With YouTube TV, you get access to over 100 channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, and NBA TV — everything you need to watch the Summer League. Plus, you’ll get a lot of other fun channels on top of that, like Motortrend and ESPNU. If that’s not enough sports channels, you can add the Sports Plus extra to get Fan Duel TV, Sports Grid, and more.
FAQ
The NBA Summer League is less formal than regular season play. You’ll see different lineups, more playtime from new draft picks, and players who are essentially auditioning for spots on the team for the regular season. These games also don’t affect the overall rankings and stats for the regular season.
You can. You can watch NBA Summer League with DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV — none of which require cable.
You can watch some NBA Summer League games with NBA League Pass, though you may experience some blackouts. Once you know which NBA Summer League games will be viewable on which channels, you can see what will be blacked out in your area on NBA League Pass.
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