By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
The NBA (National Basketball Association) is the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world. With 30 teams across the United States and Canada, the NBA has millions of fans worldwide who tune in to watch the exciting matchups. However, for fans living outside the US, following the NBA can be challenging due to broadcasting restrictions. Here are some tips on how to follow the NBA from anywhere in the world.
Use Official NBA Streaming Services
The NBA offers a few streaming services that allow you to watch live games and highlights without location restrictions.
- NBA League Pass – This is the NBA’s premium streaming service that provides access to all live out-of-market games. Various subscription packages are available.
- NBA TV – A channel that shows select live games, original programming and analysis. Access is included with certain League Pass packages.
- NBA App – Stream live games, highlights and stats. A subscription is needed for live games.
The advantage of using the official NBA streaming services is that you get full access to live and on-demand content. The downside is that they can be expensive depending on the package.
Use International Broadcasters
Most countries outside the US have local broadcasters that air NBA games. These channels have rights to show select nationally televised games. Popular international broadcasters include:
- BT Sport (UK)
- Sky Sports (UK, Ireland)
- beIN Sports (France, Middle East & Africa)
- DAZN (Japan, Canada)
- ESPN Philippines (Philippines)
Check channel listings in your country to find the broadcaster that shows NBA games. Streaming subscriptions for these channels may be available to watch online.
Subscribe to US Streaming Services Using a VPN
US-based streaming services like ESPN, TNT and ABC air the majority of NBA games. By using a VPN (virtual private network), you can access these streams regardless of your location.
A VPN allows you to route your internet traffic through a US server, thus giving you a US IP address. When connected to the US server, you’ll be able to subscribe to US streaming services and watch them just like you would if you were in the US.
Be sure to choose a paid VPN that offers fast speeds for smooth streaming. Free VPNs often have slow speeds, less reliable connections and limited data. To save money on the cost, you can find a list of the best ExpressVPN Youtuber codes on the VPNpro website.
Check Social Media Accounts
The NBA, teams and fan accounts constantly post highlights and snippets from games on social media. Following these accounts is an easy way to keep up with all the action.
- NBA accounts on YouTube, Facebook, X and Instagram
- Team accounts like the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets
- Fan accounts like House of Highlights on Instagram
The downside is that you only get glimpses of games rather than full broadcasts. But it’s a convenient option for casual fans who want quick highlights.
Listen to Podcasts and Radio
For audio-only coverage, podcasts and radio broadcasts are handy options:
- The NBA offers full game audio streams through their League Pass package.
- Fan podcasts like The Bill Simmons Podcast provide news, analysis and discussions.
- SiriusXM Radio has dedicated NBA channels.
- TuneIn Radio streams live commentary of games.
Podcasts and radio broadcasts provide play-by-play commentary and expert analysis you can listen to anywhere. It gives you a feel of the games even if you can’t watch them.
Using a combination of paid VPN services, international broadcasters, social media and audio streams will keep you up to date on everything happening in the NBA universe.