A subscription for Spectrum SportsNet+ gives fans living in the Los Angeles area access to over 70 local LA Lakers games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason. Fans also have access to the Spectrum SportsNet+ 24/7 digital stream which includes pregame and postgame coverage, Emmy Award winning Original Lakers programming, and more!
Fans who reside in areas considered to be "in-market" for the LA Lakers and distribution area of the Spectrum regional sports channel can purchase a Spectrum SportsNet+ subscription. Search for your zip code here to see if you are in the eligible market. A locally broadcast game is one that would usually be shown on your local regional sports channel, rather than a national channel such as ABC, ESPN or TNT. All games broadcast on Spectrum will be available for viewing with Spectrum SportsNet+. National blackouts will apply when a game is broadcast exclusively on a national TV channel.
Spectrum SportsNet+ offers a season-long subscription that will renew before each season. You will be notified 30 days prior to being charged. Spectrum SportsNet+ also offers a monthly subscription that will renew every 30 days unless canceled. To see pricing for Spectrum SportsNet+, please visit the packages page here.
What games and other content are available on Spectrum SportsNet+?
70+ local games are available for live and on-demand viewing with Spectrum SportsNet+ including all preseason games and select first round playoff games. The only Lakers games not available on Spectrum SportsNet+ are games exclusively broadcast by ESPN, ABC or TNT.
In addition to live games, Spectrum SportsNet+ includes comprehensive pregame and postgame coverage and award-winning original programming including Backstage: Lakers.
On-Demand viewing of completed Lakers games and Original Programming including historical content like Statue Ceremonies and Jersey Retirements.
How much is Spectrum SportsNet+ and what are the subscription options?
Please visit the Spectrum SportsNet+ packages page here for the most up-to-date purchase options and pricing. Spectrum SportsNet+ is available via NBA.com and the NBA App.
Does my Spectrum SportsNet+ Subscription automatically renew?
Yes, monthly subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of each billing term. Season-long subscriptions will renew before the beginning of each season. Season-long subscribers will be notified 30 days before renewal.
What devices are compatible with Spectrum SportsNet+?
You can access Spectrum SportsNet+ via NBA.com or the NBA App. You can see a full list of the NBA supported devices here.
You can also access your Spectrum SportsNet+ subscription on the Spectrum SportsNet App.
How can I access Lakers games and the Spectrum SportsNet+ 24/7 direct stream?
To access Games:
Via the NBA App:
- Sign into your NBA ID account
- Select ‘Games’ tab
- Select the Lakers game
- Select ‘Watch Live’ to watch the game. If the game has already ended, you can select the Lakers feed from the streaming options
*Blackouts do apply for nationally televised games
Via NBA.com (desktop)
- Sign into your NBA ID account
- Select ‘Games’
- Select the Lakers game
- Select ‘Watch Live’ to watch the game. If the game has already ended, you can select the SSN+ Lakers feed from the streaming options
*Blackouts do apply for nationally televised games
Via Connected devices and Supported TV’s
- Sign into your NBA ID account
- Select the ‘Games’ tab
- Select the Lakers game
- Select ‘Watch Live’ to watch the game. If the game has already finished, you can select the Lakers feed from the streaming options
*Blackouts do apply for nationally televised games
To access the Spectrum SportsNet+ 24/7 stream:
Via the NBA App:
- Sign into your NBA ID account
- On the For You tab, Select ‘Lakers’
- Select the Spectrum SportsNet+ stream
Via NBA.com (desktop)
- Sign into your NBA ID account
- Navigate to the Spectrum SportsNet Feed
Where do I have to live to get Spectrum SportsNet+?
Spectrum SportsNet+ is available to anyone who lives inside the Lakers home TV Territory. That includes all of Southern California, Hawaii and parts of Southern Nevada. You can check your eligibility with the zip code look up here.
If I live outside the Lakers home TV territory, can I get Spectrum SportsNet+?
No. You must reside with-in the Lakers home TV territory. If you live outside the territory, local Lakers games are available via the NBA League Pass package. To purchase an NBA Team Pass subscription, please visit the packages page here.
I already have Spectrum SportsNet via Spectrum cable, can I access Spectrum SportsNet+?
Yes. Spectrum video customers who receive SportsNet as part of their service will be able to access Spectrum SportsNet+ via authentication.To authenticate your SportsNet subscription purchased through Spectrum, please follow the directions here.
Can I watch Spectrum SportsNet+ while traveling?
Yes. Spectrum SportsNet+ is available to subscribers when they travel domestically within a 30-day period.
Can I purchase both a Spectrum SportsNet+ subscription and an NBA League Pass?
Yes! Spectrum SportsNet+ is the only way to watch locally televised games without a cable or satellite subscription if you live in-market. If you would like to have access to games from other teams, you can purchase a League Pass subscription in addition to your Spectrum SportsNet+ subscription. Head to the link here to purchase an NBA League Pass. National and Local blackouts will still apply for all other teams.
If I am having issues, where do I go?
If you are having issues with your Spectrum SportsNet+ purchase and purchased on NBA.com, or if you are having issues watching games on the NBA app or NBA.com, please reach out to our support team here.
If you are experiencing issues and are watching on the Spectrum SportsNet App or purchased through Spectrum, please reach out to the Spectrum team here.