The 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament is set for this week, with eight teams battling it out for spots in the playoffs. For the East, we’ll see the 76ers, Heat, Bulls, and Hawks. In the West, it’s the Pelicans, Lakers, Kings, and Warriors. Only four can continue. Who will it be? Here’s how to tune in to find out.
When to Watch the Play-In Tournament
The 2024 Play-In will take place from Tuesday, April 16 through Friday, April 19.
2024 Play-In Schedule
Western Conference – Tuesday, April 16
- (8) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (7) New Orleans Pelicans at 7:30 p.m. ET, TNT
- (10) Golden State Warriors vs. (9) Sacramento Kings at 10 p.m. ET, TNT
Eastern Conference – Wednesday, April 17
- (8) Miami Heat vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers at 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
- (10) Atlanta Hawks vs. (9) Chicago Bulls at 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
The two games for the No. 8 seed will take place on Friday, April 19. Time and channel will be announced later.
How to watch the 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament
Tuesday’s games will air on TNT. Wednesday’s games will air on ESPN.
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | Sling TV | YouTube TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| TNT | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Watch on DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM has a huge selection of channels among its four package options. The Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier packages range in price from $79.99 to $164.99 per month. All of them include ESPN and TNT for the Play-In Tournament. Not only does DIRECTV STREAM have all local channels but you can also get regional sports networks (RSNs). DIRECTV STREAM is one of just two livestreaming services with Bally Sports included. DIRECTV STREAM has a five-day free trial to test the service before subscribing.
Watch on Fubo
Fubo is known for being a sports-first streaming service. Fubo has three plans to choose from, starting at $79.99 per month. While all plans include ESPN, Fubo is missing TNT, so you won’t get to watch the full tournament with this service. Like DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo has Bally Sports networks and the full lineup of RSNs, so you can continue watching your favorite NBA teams next season. The platform offers a seven-day free trial.
Watch on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV has just one channel lineup, with over 95 channels, including ESPN and TNT. Hulu + Live customers also get ESPN Plus, a standalone app that airs exclusive games, highlights, and more. You can get Hulu + Live TV for $76.99 per month or eliminate ads in the on-demand library for $89.99 per month. You can also get the Sports Extra for $9.99 per month to add NFL RedZone and other sports channels to your lineup. Hulu + Live TV now has a three-day free trial for new subscribers.
Watch on Sling TV
Sling TV has three plans to choose from: Orange, Blue, and Orange & Blue. For the Play-In Tournament, you’ll need the Orange plan, which includes both ESPN and TNT in its 32-channel lineup for $40 per month, or the combination Sling Orange & Blue Plan, which includes all channels from both Orange and Blue for $55 per month.
Sling customers can also get a Sports Extra package and gain access to NBA TV, among other channels, for only $11 more per month. While there is no free trial, Sling TV offers half off your first month for new customers.
Watch on YouTube TV
YouTube TV also has a single plan, which includes ESPN and TNT, along with over 100 more channels, for $72.99 per month. Basketball fans will also enjoy having NBA TV, ABC, and SEC Network in the lineup. YouTube TV also has features that allow fans to see stats, key plays, and live scores on demand for any game. The streaming service has a seven-day free trial.
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