2025-26 NBA Season: Exciting Matchups and Broadcasting Changes
The NBA season is set to begin with exciting matchups, including the champion Thunder facing the Rockets and the Lakers taking on the Warriors. The Knicks will host the Cavaliers, and the Nets will start their season against the Hornets. Changes in broadcasting rights have occurred, with NBC returning to air games after nearly two decades, and Amazon joining the mix. NBC will broadcast regular-season games, playoffs, and All-Star Weekend, with a crew that includes Mike Tirico and other notable names. "Inside the NBA" will now be on ESPN, with the same beloved crew led by Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal.
NBC and Peacock will air games on Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday nights, with the return of the iconic "Roundball Rock" theme song. ESPN will host "Inside the NBA" with the same crew, while TNT has exited the broadcasting scene. Amazon Prime Video will air regular-season games, the NBA Cup knockout stages, and the Play-In Tournament. ABC and ESPN will continue their long-standing partnership, broadcasting regular-season and playoff games, including the NBA Finals. Tim Legler joins the top booth on ESPN, replacing Doris Burke.
The NBA season will be broadcast on various platforms, including NBC, Peacock, ESPN, ABC, and Amazon Prime Video. With a mix of new and familiar faces in the broadcasting crews, fans can look forward to an exciting 2025-26 NBA season.