Avoid Blackouts with an NBA League Pass VPN
PIA VPN lets you bypass local network restrictions and live stream NBA games from anywhere.
- Change your IP address and bypass blackouts
- Choose from VPN server locations in all 50 US states
- Stream in HD via our 10-Gbps network
Why Does NBA League Pass Have Blackouts?
In the US and Canada, League Pass delays broadcasting certain games if local channels have the exclusive right to show them live. When a game isn’t available to watch live on League Pass, it’s known as a blackout.
In the US, nationally broadcast games are blacked out for 3 whole days after they’re aired — this includes most of the playoffs. You can reduce the blackout duration to 3 hours if you buy the 3-Game Choice package. Locally broadcast games are blacked out for viewers in that state, but the games are out-of-market in other US states, so viewers there can still watch them live.
US League Pass vs International League Pass
If you subscribe to NBA League Pass in the US or Canada, you’ll be subject to national and local blackouts, despite paying roughly the same as subscribers in other countries.
If you subscribe from a different country, the international pass lets you watch every game live without blackouts, because every game is out-of-market.
How to Watch NBA Online with NBA League Pass
- Free trial period: 7 days
- Available games: All games
The NBA League Pass is the ideal way to watch NBA and the top choice for most fans. You can choose between monthly and seasonal plans, or buy the Team Pass to watch your favorite team’s games only. College students score a 40% discount on the monthly League Pass.
The Premium plan offers extra features like ad-free viewing, exclusive streams, and the option to watch on multiple devices at once. But the regular plan still delivers live and on-demand coverage of every single NBA game.
You’ll need to create a free NBA ID before you can buy a League Pass. You can make your purchase in one of several ways: on the NBA website, via Roku or Amazon, through your TV provider, or on your mobile device via the Google Play Store, Amazon App Store, or Apple App Store.
Where to Watch the NBA Online in the US
Watch the NBA on ABC
- Free trial period: Depends on your provider. YouTube TV has a 14-day free trial.
- Available games: 100 Games
ABC, together with its sister network ESPN, is showing 100 games throughout the season, but ABC has exclusive rights to stream the finals. ABC doesn’t have its own streaming platform, but it’s included in packages from many streaming providers. Depending on your location, you can watch ABC’s NBA coverage on Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or DirecTV Stream.
To find out if there’s a streaming provider in your area that carries ABC, visit the ABC site and enter your ZIP code. Depending on your provider, you might need a US billing address and payment method to sign up.
If streaming services are blocked on your work or school network, you can still watch the NBA with PIA. Connect to one of our US VPN server locations (we have them in all 50 states!) and unblock streaming sites with ease.
Where to Watch the NBA Online in the US
Watch the NBA on TSN
- Available games: Select games
TSN+ gives you access to partial coverage of the NBA season, with broadcasts from TNT, NBA TV, and ESPN. You can tune in through the website or download the app to watch on the move. If your cable package with Bell, Crave, Shaw, or other provider includes TSN, you can watch NBA live streams online through your provider's streaming service. You’ll need a Canadian billing address and credit or debit card to sign up to TSN.
TSN is only available in Canada, but if you travel abroad, you can keep watching the NBA with PIA VPN. All you need to do is connect to a server in Canada to get a Canadian IP address.
Where to Watch the NBA Online in the UK
Live Stream NBA on TNT Sports
- Available games: Select games
TNT Sports is showing more than 250 NBA matches in total, promising at least nine games each week during the regular season, plus select games from the playoffs, the finals, the NBA All-Star, and the NBA Draft. The platform is available on Discovery+, Sky, Virgin Media, EE, and BT. You need a UK IP address and credit or debit card to subscribe.
Where to Watch the NBA Online in Italy
Stream the NBA on Sky Sports
- Available games: 300+ games
Italian basketball fans can watch the NBA Play-In Tournament, playoffs, conference finals, and finals, as well as many games throughout the regular season on Sky Sports. You can tune in through the Sky Sports website or Sky GO app. You’ll need an Italian credit or debit card and billing address to sign up.
Sky Sports may try to restrict your access if you travel outside of Italy, but don’t let that cut you off from the action. Connect to one of our VPN servers in Italy and keep on top of every pass and hoop.
Where to Watch the NBA Online in Other Countries
Stream the NBA Live on beIN Sports
- Countries: France and some countries in the Middle East
- Available games: Select games
beIN Sports will show several weekend primetime games during the NBA season in full HD, live and on demand. You can also find highlights videos and real time results from all games on the beIN Sports website or mobile app. You need a local debit or credit card and billing address to subscribe.
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Why Watch the NBA with a VPN?
Many streaming sites are only available in a specific country or region. If you travel abroad, you may not be able to watch the NBA on your regular platform — unless you use a VPN. Connect to a VPN server in your home country to change your IP, and you can stream as usual.
A VPN can also unblock sports streams on restricted school, work, and public Wi-Fi networks. It does this by encrypting your connection so that networks can’t detect your activity.
Why Choose PIA VPN for the NBA?
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FAQ
Yes, you can watch the NBA with a VPN, but you’ll need a good quality VPN. Some VPNs aren’t optimized for streaming, resulting in glitching, buffering, and poor picture quality. PIA VPN gives you streaming-optimized servers in locations all around the world so you can stream sports in HD without buffering or loss of picture quality.
It only takes a minute or two to set up PIA VPN, and you don’t need any technical knowledge. Just buy PIA VPN, open the app, and choose a server location from the drop-down list. Hit connect, and you’re done!
No, NBA League Pass doesn’t block VPNs, though they may block a VPN server IP if they detect too many people are using it to access their service. That’s why an exclusive, Dedicated IP VPN is a good idea — you’ll be the only person using it, so it won’t be flagged for overuse.
PIA offers Dedicated IPs in Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.
Absolutely. NBA blackout games are only restricted in the US and Canada, and some only in specific states. PIA VPN has servers in 91 countries around the world, as well as in all 50 US states. All you have to do is connect to a server that’s outside the blackout region.
Most free VPNs have limited server networks, so it’s unlikely you’ll find a server in the location you need. In addition, free VPNs tend to have slow speeds which can’t support streaming, and data transfer caps which mean you can’t stream for very long.
By contrast, PIA VPN offers servers in 91 countries around the world, and some of the fastest VPN speeds on the planet. Try PIA risk-free with our 30-day money-back guarantee. If you decide our VPN isn’t for you, we’ll refund you with no questions asked.
Yes, but only if you use a reputable VPN. Some VPNs don’t work with major streaming platforms, and some are too slow to cope with streaming at all. PIA’s VPN service includes streaming-optimized servers for fast connections that help prevent anything from interrupting your basketball streams.
It’s simple with PIA VPN. Just start the VPN download on your chosen device, set up the app, and connect to a server location where League Pass is available. Then you can subscribe to NBA League Pass or log in to your existing account.
No, NBA League Pass doesn’t ban viewers who use a VPN. But they may block a VPN server’s IP if they detect that too many people are using it to access their service. If that happens, the best thing to do is to disconnect from the VPN app and then reconnect. This will usually give you a new IP address.
Some VPNs can’t access League Pass. They may lack adequate server locations, or their IP addresses may be blocked.
You can avoid all these problems with PIA. Our VPN works perfectly with League Pass, and has servers in 154 locations all around the world. Try it risk-free using our 30-day money-back guarantee and see what it can do for you.
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Yes, you can buy NBA League Pass when your VPN is enabled. NBA will show you prices and currency according to your IP address, so if you change your IP to a different country, you’ll see different pricing.
In the US, you can stream NBA games on ABC, which is available via streaming platforms such as fubo, Hulu, YouTube TV, and DirecTV. Outside the US, you can watch on TSN and RDS in Canada, TNT Sports in the UK, Sky Sports in Italy, and beIN Sports in France and some Middle Eastern countries.
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