NBA Playoffs 2026 on TV in the UK: Coverage, schedule and live stream

Playtime is over. The NBA Playoffs are strictly business as the league's best battle it out for a shot at a championship.

The regular season has separated the wheat from the chaff but the weeks to come are what really count.

Hearts will be broken, heroes will rise, and legacies will be written as 16 franchises bid to reach the promised land – the NBA Finals – and their chance to get their hands on a ring.

Defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder, the top seed in the Western Conference, remain the team to beat, but San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons, and a host of others are coming for their crown.

First up, the seventh and eighth seeds in each conference will be decided in the play-in tournament – with eight sides aiming to keep their post-season dreams alive.

The NBA Playoffs is basketball at its very best. The good news for fans in the UK is that there will be extensive coverage – all the way through to the NBA Finals.

Radio Times brings you the complete NBA Playoffs 2026 UK TV schedule, including every game you can watch live in the UK.

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NBA Playoffs 2026 schedule

All UK time. Subject to change.

NBA Play-In Tournament

Wednesday 15 April

• Miami Heat v Charlotte Hornets (12:30am) Amazon Prime Video
• Portland Trail Blazers v Phoenix Suns (3am) Amazon Prime Video

Thursday 16 April

• Orlando Magic v Philadelphia 76ers (12:30am) Amazon Prime Video
• Golden State Warriors v LA Clippers (3am) Amazon Prime Video

Saturday 18 April

• Heat/Hornets winner v Sixers/Magic loser (12am) Amazon Prime Video
• Suns/Blazers loser v Clippers/Warriors winner (3am) Amazon Prime Video

NBA Playoffs 2026 TV rights in the UK

Sky Sports and Amazon Prime Video are the primary linear broadcasters for the NBA in the UK – and will have extensive coverage of the playoffs.

Every match will also be available via NBA League Pass.

Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month.

Sky Sports customers can live stream the NBA via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.

You can also watch the match via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99).

New customers can sign up for a free Amazon Prime 30-day free trial, which usually costs £8.99 per month or £95 per year.

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