Blackouts apply in the United States and Canada while every NBA game is available live with League Pass in other countries. Blackout restrictions exist because local and national content providers have certain exclusive rights to show live games and content. The audio of games remains available during live game blackouts.
What games are blacked out on NBA League Pass in the US and Canada?
NBA League Pass blackout rules differ between the United States and Canada. In the United States, blackouts include local NBA team games and all nationally broadcast games; in Canada, blackouts include all nationally broadcast games
| Location | Games unavailable live on League Pass | Where you can watch the live game | When the replay becomes available on League Pass |
| United States | Local NBA team games |
Your regional cable provider |
3 days after the live broadcast concludes |
| All nationally broadcast games | ESPN, ABC, NBC, Peacock, or Amazon Prime Video | 6:00am ET the following day | |
| Canada | All nationally broadcast games | Sportsnet, TSN, CTV, RDS, or Amazon Prime Video | A few hours after the live broadcast concludes |
Where can I watch an NBA game that is blacked out on NBA League Pass?
Fans in the United States should be able to watch a blacked out game either through a regional sports network in their area or through a national broadcaster or streaming platform carrying the game, such as ESPN, ABC, NBC, Peacock, or Amazon Prime Video.
Fans in Canada should be able to watch a blacked out game through a national broadcaster carrying the game, such as Sportsnet, TSN, CTV, RDS, or Amazon Prime Video
How can I check which NBA teams or games are blacked out in my area?
Fans in the United States can enter their zip code on the NBA League Pass package page to see which local NBA teams are blacked out.
Fans in Canada can review the Canadian Broadcast Schedule to see which games are blacked out.
How does NBA League Pass determine my location for blackouts?
NBA League Pass determines your blackout restrictions based on the location of the device accessing NBA League Pass. The device location is identified through its IP address or location services, if location services are turned on. If your location changes, your blackout restrictions for live, locally televised games will also change.
Within the US and Canada, a zip code is used to determine what teams are covered by your local broadcaster. If your location changes, blackout restrictions for live games may also change.
Can I watch NBA Cup, NBA All-Star, NBA Playoffs, and NBA Finals on NBA League Pass?
Availability of NBA tentpole events like Emirates NBA Cup, All-Star, and Playoffs differs between the US and Canada.
| Location | Live NBA League Pass Availability | On-demand Availability |
| United States | The Emirates NBA Cup Semi-Final and Final games, NBA All-Star Weekend events, NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals are unavailable on NBA League Pass | 6:00am ET the following day |
| Canada | Certain Emirates NBA Cup games are unavailable on NBA League Pass. NBA All-Star Weekend events, NBA Playoffs, and NBA Finals are unavailable on NBA League Pass | A few hours after the live broadcast concludes |
These events are subject to local or national broadcast rights in the United States and Canada.
Can I watch NBA Summer League live on NBA League Pass?
California Classic and Utah Summer League games are available live and on-demand globally with an NBA League Pass subscription. Las Vegas NBA Summer League availability depends on the viewer's location and subscription.
| Viewer or Subscription | Las Vegas NBA Summer League Availability |
| United States NBA League Pass Subscriber |
Games are not available live and will be available for viewing after NBA Summer League concludes. Check the NBA Summer League schedule to find where to watch live. |
| BlazerVision, Pelicans+, Jazz+, MavsTV+, or Suns+ Subscriber | The local feed is available for all live and on-demand NBA Summer League games. On-demand access remains available throughout NBA Summer League but will expire prior to the following season |
| Canadian and International NBA League Pass Subscriber | Games are available live and on-demand a few hours after each game concludes |
How do I fix an incorrect NBA League Pass blackout or wrong location?
NBA league Pass blackouts are determined by the location of the device accessing League Pass. If you believe that your League Pass blackouts are being applied incorrectly, we recommend trying the steps below to see if you are able to access the expected games.
- Access on a different platform or browser
- Clear your device or browser's cache and cookies
- If you are watching via the NBA app, uninstall and reinstall the NBA app
- If you are watching via a Wi-Fi, reset your Wi-Fi router and modem
- If you are watching on a mobile device, switch between mobile data and Wi-Fi and try the game again
If you continue to experience incorrect blackouts, please reach out to our support team here. Please include the zip code and IP address that you are viewing games from so that we can investigate.