The NBA regular season is coming to an end, but that means the excitement has only just begun as the playoffs kick off on April 19. You cannot watch games from your iPhone and iPad as there are several options.
Perhaps the most common streaming option for iOS devices NBA League PassIt lets you stay up to date on news, stats and scores, and stream all games live on your iPhone or iPad for a one-time fee all season.
Here’s how NBA League Pass works: NBA GameTime app It’s free to download for iPhone and iPad, and you can also upgrade to NBA League Pass for just $16.99 for all playoffs. Normally, you’ll have to pay $55 for mobile access for the entire season, but latecomers can only get a special discount for the playoffs, which is nice. You can also get a free trial April 19-20 to see if the subscription is something you’re willing to pay for.
Even better, if you’re a Sprint customer, you can get 20% off the price, meaning you’ll only have to pay $13.59 for full access to all NBA playoff games, which is pretty stealthy. Unfortunately, this special price is for iPhone (and Android phones) only. Tablets are excluded for some unknown reason, so you’ll have to spend more for NBA League Pass Broadband if you want to watch games on your iPad. However, we have had a reader say in the past that the Mobile suite works just fine on the iPad, so keep that in mind.
With NBA League Pass, you’ll still be able to watch all playoff games live, although local blackout restrictions apply, so you won’t be able to watch your home team unless you’re outside of the blackout area. However, we do have a guide on circumventing blackout restrictions for the League Pass version of MLB, so you can give it a try with the NBA app.
However, the NBA Game Time app offers everything you need without live streaming, including scores, schedules, stats, highlights, replays and more. You’ll be able to see when the playoffs start so you won’t miss any of them, but we recommend setting a reminder for yourself when it’s game time. All of this is free to begin with, meaning you only pay for live streaming of playoff games.
NBA League Pass works on 3G or 4G LTE data networks as well as WiFi connections, but you need to be careful about signal strength as live streaming will need a stable connection to get the best quality. Also, users who don’t have an unlimited data plan (most are) will want to be wary of streaming live NBA games over a data connection as this will quickly drain your existing database.
Other options
If you have a cable subscription with Comcast, Cox, Dish Network, Google Fiber, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS, and others, you can stream NBA games from: Watch the ESPN app. This is a free download and you don’t have to pay extra to watch live matches, which is a nice bonus. Of course, you can also get mobile access to NBA League Pass for free if you have a cable subscription, so be sure to take advantage of it before you automatically purchase League Pass during your research.
Sure, if you have cable, you likely have all the NBA games you need, but the mobile app is still a good option if you find that you’re away from home during a playoff game and don’t have full cable plans. created equal, so you may not have the right channel for a vital playoff game. This is where mobile streaming options come in handy.
If you prefer to watch NBA games on your TV and don’t have a cable subscription, you can get an Apple TV or Roku streaming box, or if you have an Xbox or PlayStation, you can stream NBA games from them too. devices too. Of course, you will have to pay the full price for the aforementioned NBA League Pass Broadband, as these are not mobile devices, but it will give you the opportunity to watch live games on your TV without the need for a cable subscription.
Users who find that the biggest downside to cutting the cord and letting go of the cord is live sports want to access live games without having to pay for a cable subscription, and NBA League Pass makes this possible. Granted, it might be a little pricey, but definitely not as much as you’d pay for a year of cable.
