The NBA app and NBA.com requires a broadband internet connection (DSL/cable or higher) of 800 kbps or higher in order to access content. For the best viewing experience and highest video quality, we recommend an internet connection of 3 Mbps or higher, along with a device that meets the requirements outlined below.
While many features may work on devices that meet the minimum requirements, live and archived NBA video playback may vary depending on your device. This is due to differences in hardware configurations and operating system compatibility.
For the best streaming experience, please ensure you're using the latest browser version and OS version on your computer. If you are having issues viewing content, please reach out to us with your device details and a description of the issue. For more details on the NBA app's supported devices and minimum OS levels, please see here.
Minimum Windows Requirements
- 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel® Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbooks
- 32- and 64-bit: Windows 10 and above
- Latest versions of Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Opera.
- 512MB of RAM (1GB of RAM recommended for netbooks); 128MB of graphics memory
- While features will work on 512MB of RAM, the playback experience at higher bitrates may be impacted
Minimum Mac Requirements
- Intel Core™ Duo 1.83GHz or faster processor
- Mac OS X v11, or later
- Latest versions of Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari or Opera
- 512MB of RAM; 128MB of graphics memory