2025–26 NBA Games on Peacock: Full Schedule, Plan, Cost & Streaming Guide
The NBA returns to NBC and streams live on Peacock for the 2025–26 season. Fans can watch the league’s top players in more than one hundred national games.
This new deal brings basketball back to network TV and makes every NBC game available on Peacock. It also adds exclusive Monday night matchups that stream only on the platform.
Peacock gives fans an easy and affordable way to watch their favorite teams. You can stream games live or replay them anytime without cable.
The season starts on October 21, 2025, and runs through April 2026, with games on Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday nights.
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What’s New for the 2025–26 NBA Season on Peacock
NBC and Peacock now share national NBA coverage. Together they will air over 100 games, including about 50 exclusive to Peacock. Every Monday night game is only on Peacock, while Tuesday and Sunday games are shown on both NBC and Peacock.
The new schedule adds variety with primetime matchups, weekend doubleheaders, and classic rivalries. Opening Night features the Rockets vs Thunder and Warriors vs Lakers.
Peacock will also stream NBA Cup games in November and December, plus major holiday events like Christmas Day and MLK Day.
The app makes watching simple. It highlights live games, replays, and upcoming matchups in one place, so fans can start watching right away.
2025–26 NBA Games on Peacock: Full Schedule
The 2025–26 season brings a mix of primetime rivalries, playoff-level games, and NBA Cup action. Each matchup includes live coverage, replays, and highlights on Peacock.
Below is the full week-by-week national schedule in Eastern Time (ET).
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Tue, Oct 21 | Rockets @ Thunder | 7:30 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 1 | Tue, Oct 21 | Warriors @ Lakers | 10:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 2 | Mon, Oct 27 | Cavaliers @ Pistons | 7:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 2 | Mon, Oct 27 | Nuggets @ Timberwolves | 9:30 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 2 | Tue, Oct 28 | Knicks @ Bucks | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 2 | Tue, Oct 28 | Clippers @ Warriors | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 2 | Sat, Nov 1 | Mavericks @ Pistons | 10:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 3 | Mon, Nov 3 | Timberwolves @ Nets | 7:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 3 | Tue, Nov 4 | Magic @ Hawks | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 3 | Tue, Nov 4 | Thunder @ Clippers | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 4 | Mon, Nov 10 | Wizards @ Pistons | 7:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 4 | Tue, Nov 11 | Celtics @ 76ers | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 4 | Tue, Nov 11 | Nuggets @ Kings | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 5 | Mon, Nov 17 | Bucks @ Cavaliers | 7:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 5 | Tue, Nov 18 | Pistons @ Hawks | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 5 | Tue, Nov 18 | Suns @ Trail Blazers | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 6 | Mon, Nov 24 | Cavaliers @ Raptors | 7:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 6 | Mon, Nov 24 | Rockets @ Suns | 9:30 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 6 | Tue, Nov 25 | Magic @ 76ers (NBA Cup) | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 6 | Tue, Nov 25 | Clippers @ Lakers (NBA Cup) | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 7 | Mon, Dec 1 | Bulls @ Magic | 7:30 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 7 | Mon, Dec 1 | Suns @ Lakers | 10:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 7 | Tue, Dec 2 | Knicks @ Celtics | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 7 | Tue, Dec 2 | Thunder @ Warriors | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 8 | Mon, Dec 8 | Kings @ Pacers | 7:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 8 | Mon, Dec 8 | Spurs @ Pelicans | 9:30 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 10 | Mon, Dec 22 | Hornets @ Cavaliers | 7:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 10 | Mon, Dec 22 | Grizzlies @ Thunder | 9:30 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 10 | Tue, Dec 23 | Nuggets @ Mavericks | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 10 | Tue, Dec 23 | Rockets @ Clippers | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 11 | Mon, Dec 29 | Cavaliers @ Spurs | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 11 | Mon, Dec 29 | Mavericks @ Trail Blazers | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 11 | Tue, Dec 30 | 76ers @ Grizzlies | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 11 | Tue, Dec 30 | Kings @ Clippers | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 12 | Mon, Jan 5 | Knicks @ Pistons | 7:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 12 | Mon, Jan 5 | Nuggets @ 76ers | 8:30 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 12 | Mon, Jan 5 | Warriors @ Clippers | 10:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 12 | Tue, Jan 6 | Heat @ Timberwolves | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 12 | Tue, Jan 6 | Mavericks @ Kings | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 13 | Mon, Jan 12 | Celtics @ Pacers | 7:30 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 13 | Mon, Jan 12 | Lakers @ Kings | 10:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 13 | Tue, Jan 13 | Timberwolves @ Bucks | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 13 | Tue, Jan 13 | Trail Blazers @ Warriors | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 14 | Sun, Jan 19 | Bucks @ Hawks | 1:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 14 | Sun, Jan 19 | Thunder @ Cavaliers | 2:30 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 14 | Sun, Jan 19 | Mavericks @ Knicks | 5:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 14 | Sun, Jan 19 | Celtics @ Pistons | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 14 | Mon, Jan 20 | Spurs @ Rockets | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 14 | Mon, Jan 20 | Lakers @ Nuggets | 10:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 15 | Mon, Jan 26 | Magic @ Cavaliers | 7:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 15 | Mon, Jan 26 | Trail Blazers @ Celtics | 8:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 15 | Mon, Jan 26 | Warriors @ Timberwolves | 9:30 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 15 | Tue, Jan 27 | Bucks @ 76ers | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 15 | Tue, Jan 27 | Clippers @ Jazz | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 15 | Sun, Feb 1 | Lakers @ Knicks | 7:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 15 | Sun, Feb 1 | Thunder @ Nuggets | 9:30 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 16 | Mon, Feb 2 | Rockets @ Pacers | 7:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 16 | Mon, Feb 2 | Timberwolves @ Grizzlies | 9:30 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 16 | Tue, Feb 3 | Celtics @ Mavericks | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 16 | Tue, Feb 3 | Suns @ Trail Blazers | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 17 | Mon, Feb 9 | Bucks @ Magic | 7:30 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 17 | Mon, Feb 9 | Thunder @ Lakers | 10:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 18 | Sun, Feb 22 | Celtics @ Lakers | 6:30 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 19 | Mon, Feb 23 | Spurs @ Pistons | 7:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 19 | Mon, Feb 23 | Jazz @ Rockets | 9:30 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 19 | Tue, Feb 24 | Knicks @ Cavaliers | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 19 | Tue, Feb 24 | Timberwolves @ Trail Blazers | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 19 | Sun, Mar 1 | Thunder @ Mavericks | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 20 | Mon, Mar 2 | Celtics @ Bucks | 7:30 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 20 | Mon, Mar 2 | Clippers @ Warriors | 10:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 20 | Tue, Mar 3 | Spurs @ 76ers | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 20 | Tue, Mar 3 | Suns @ Kings | 9:30 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 20 | Sun, Mar 8 | Rockets @ Spurs | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 21 | Mon, Mar 9 | Nuggets @ Thunder | 7:30 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 21 | Mon, Mar 9 | Knicks @ Clippers | 10:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 21 | Tue, Mar 10 | Mavericks @ Hawks | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 21 | Tue, Mar 10 | Timberwolves @ Lakers | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 21 | Sun, Mar 15 | Warriors @ Knicks | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 22 | Mon, Mar 16 | Magic @ Hawks | 7:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 22 | Mon, Mar 16 | Suns @ Celtics | 8:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 22 | Mon, Mar 16 | Lakers @ Rockets | 9:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 22 | Tue, Mar 17 | Cavaliers @ Bucks | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 22 | Tue, Mar 17 | Spurs @ Kings | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 22 | Sun, Mar 22 | Timberwolves @ Celtics | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 23 | Mon, Mar 23 | Grizzlies @ Hawks | 7:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 23 | Mon, Mar 23 | Warriors @ Mavericks | 9:30 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 23 | Tue, Mar 24 | Magic @ Cavaliers | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 23 | Tue, Mar 24 | Nuggets @ Suns | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 23 | Sun, Mar 29 | Knicks @ Thunder | 7:30 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 23 | Sun, Mar 29 | Warriors @ Nuggets | 10:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 24 | Mon, Mar 30 | 76ers @ Heat | 7:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 24 | Mon, Mar 30 | Pistons @ Thunder | 9:30 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 24 | Tue, Mar 31 | Knicks @ Rockets | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 24 | Tue, Mar 31 | Trail Blazers @ Clippers | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 25 | Sat, Apr 5 | Lakers @ Mavericks | 7:30 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 25 | Sat, Apr 5 | Rockets @ Warriors | 10:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 25 | Sun, Apr 6 | Knicks @ Hawks | 7:00 PM | Peacock Only |
| Week 25 | Mon, Apr 7 | Timberwolves @ Pacers | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 25 | Mon, Apr 7 | Rockets @ Suns | 11:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
Peacock Subscription Plans and Cost (2025 Update)
Peacock updated its prices in mid-2025 as it expanded live sports coverage. It now has three main plans, but only Premium and Premium Plus include live NBA content.
| Plan | Monthly Price | Annual Price | NBA Access | Ads | NBC Channel | Offline Viewing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select | $7.99 | $79.99 | No | Yes | No | No |
| Premium | $10.99 | $109.99 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Premium Plus | $16.99 | $169.99 | Yes | Fewer ads | Yes | Yes |
The Select plan works for entertainment but does not support live sports. Fans who want NBA coverage need Premium or Premium Plus. Premium Plus offers ad-free viewing for most programs, offline downloads, and access to local NBC stations.
Both Premium plans include every game that airs on NBC and all Peacock exclusives. Peacock remains one of the most affordable streaming services for live sports in the United States.
How to Watch NBA Games on Peacock in 2025
Peacock makes streaming easy for both new and returning fans. Here is how to get started:
- Go to PeacockTV.com or open the Peacock app on your device.
- Log in or sign up for a Premium or Premium Plus plan.
- Tap Sports and select NBA from the main menu.
- Choose Live Games or Replays to start watching.
Games stream in high definition and include full broadcast coverage with commentary. You can also catch up on highlights and post-game interviews after the final whistle.
Peacock works on most devices, including Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Vizio), Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, PlayStation, Xbox, Android, iOS, and all major web browsers. To avoid delays, make sure your internet connection is stable and the app is up to date.
Peacock’s NBA coverage is available only in the United States. International viewers can watch through NBA League Pass or local rights holders in their region.
Exclusive Features for NBA Fans on Peacock
Peacock brings several new features that make watching more interactive. Each one adds value for fans who enjoy stats, analysis, and real-time updates while watching live games.
- ScoreCard lets you make predictions on plays during games and see how your picks compare with other fans.
- Catch-Up allows you to see the key moments if you join a game late. It provides a short highlight recap so you can start watching live without missing earlier action.
- Courtside Live gives you different camera angles and closer shots of players, coaches, and the crowd. It adds a behind-the-scenes feeling to every broadcast.
- Performance View shows live stats like points, assists, and rebounds as the game unfolds. You can stay informed without leaving the live feed.
These tools make Peacock stand out as a modern way to enjoy basketball. Fans can choose how much detail they want while still watching a smooth broadcast.
Peacock vs Other NBA Streaming Options
Peacock competes with several other services that show NBA games. Here is how it compares in cost and coverage:
| Platform | Monthly Price | Coverage | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock | $10.99 | NBC + Exclusive Monday Games | No |
| ESPN+ | $10.99 | National Games on ESPN | No |
| Prime Video | $8.99 | Thursday and Friday Games | Yes |
| YouTube TV | $72.99 | Full National Networks + RSNs | Yes |
| Fubo | $79.99 | Sports Networks + Regional Coverage | Yes |
Peacock provides strong value at a lower price. It offers more than one hundred national games, including exclusive nights that no other platform carries.
Services like YouTube TV or Fubo include regional channels, but they cost much more each month.
For fans who want national broadcasts and replays without cable, Peacock is the best all-around option. It delivers major matchups and playoff coverage at a fraction of the cost of live TV bundles.
2025–26 NBA Games on Peacock FAQs
How many NBA games will stream on Peacock this season?
Peacock will show more than 100 games, including about 50 exclusives. Monday nights stream only on Peacock, while NBC simulcasts Tuesday and Sunday games.
Can I watch NBA games on Peacock for free?
No. You need a Premium or Premium Plus subscription to watch live NBA games. The Select plan does not include sports content.
What time do NBA games start on Peacock?
Most weeknight games start between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM ET. Sunday Night Basketball begins around 7:00 PM ET.
Which nights are exclusive to Peacock?
All Monday night games are exclusive. Tuesday and Sunday games air on both NBC and Peacock.
Do I need cable or NBC Sports to watch NBA on Peacock?
No. Peacock is a standalone streaming service. You only need a Premium or Premium Plus plan to stream games live.
Can I rewatch games after they air?
Yes. Every Peacock broadcast is available as a replay once the live game ends.
Will Peacock stream playoff or Finals games?
Yes. Peacock will show select playoff games that air on NBC. The Finals remain on ESPN and ABC.
What devices work with Peacock?
Peacock streams on Smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, PlayStation, Xbox, Android, iOS, and web browsers.
Is Peacock available outside the United States?
Peacock’s NBA coverage is available only in the U.S. International fans can use NBA League Pass or regional broadcasters.
Does Peacock offer a student discount?
No. Peacock does not have a student discount for Premium or Premium Plus plans. Pricing is the same for all subscribers.
Peacock brings basketball fans closer to the NBA than ever before. The 2025–26 season delivers more live games, more access and more ways to watch.
Subscribe today and enjoy every highlight, rivalry and playoff run all in one place.
