Are you a basketball lover? Then, watch the NBA games on your Samsung Smart TV. Unfortunately, the official NBA app is unavailable on the Samsung TV App Store. But you can access the NBA website using the Internet browser on your Samsung TV.
The NBA 2023-24 season has started. The Preseason games will happen between October 05-20, 2023. Using the NBA League Pass subscription, you can watch all the NBA Preseason games on your TV.
In this guide, you will get different ways to stream NBA games on your Samsung TV.
How to Live Stream NBA Games on Samsung Smart TV
1. Power On and connect the Samsung TV to a WiFi network.
2. On the home screen, locate and tap the Internet tile at the bottom.
3. Enter the NBA Website URL: https://www.nba.com/watch/ on the address bar and visit the website.
4. Log in to your NBA account using the necessary credentials.
5. After signing in, play the NBA games and stream them on your Samsung TV.
How to Watch NBA on Samsung Smart TV With Cable
As we mentioned earlier, NBA 2023-24 games are streaming on the ABC, TNT, and ESPN channels. If you are using a Samsung TV, you can find a dedicated app for all these channels on the App Store. All these applications require only the login credentials of participating TV providers. If you’re a new user, use the below installation guides to download the required app on your Samsung TV.
Here are the few popular TV providers that offer ABC, TNT, and ESPN Channels.
- AT&T U-verse
- Charter Spectrum
- Cox
- DIRECTV
- DIRECTV STREAM
- DISH
- Optimum
- Verizon FiOS
- Xfinity
How to Stream NBA 2023-24 Games on Samsung TV Without Cable
If you haven’t opted for any TV provider subscription, you can install the below live TV streaming apps to watch the NBA 2023.
Hulu
The ABC, TNT, and ESPN channels are available on Hulu. By using these channels, you can live stream the NBA games. You can directly download the Hulu app on Samsung TV from the App Store itself. In order to access these channels, you need to get a Hulu+Live TV subscription plan.
- Hulu (With Ads) + Live TV – $76.99/month.
- Hulu (Without Ads) + Live TV – $89.99/month.
fuboTV
fubo TV is a sports-focused live streaming service where you can stream all the NBA games through the ABC, TNT, and ESPN channels. fuboTV is available in the App Store of Samsung TV. Just install the app and subscribe to any of the plans below to watch the NBA games.
- Pro – $74.99/month.
- Elite – $84.99/month.
- Premier – $94.99/month.
Sling TV
Sling TV offers more than 50 channels, including ABC, TNT, and ESPN channels. By installing Sling TV on Samsung TV, you can live stream the NBA 2023-24 games using these channels. Make sure to get a suitable Sling TV subscription before installing the app.
- Sling Orange – $40/month.
- Sling Blue – $40/month.
- Sling Orange & Blue – $55/month.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is the most expensive streaming service that offers 150+ channels, along with ABC, ESPN, and TNT. Like other apps, you can also install the DirecTV Stream app on Samsung Smart TV from the App Store.
- Entertainment – $74.99/month.
- Choice – $99.99/month.
- Ultimate – $109.99/month.
- Premium – $154.99/month.
YouTube TV
With YouTube TV on Samsung TV, you can watch the NBA games using the ABC, TNT, and ESPN channels. In addition, you can access more than 100 live TV channels in HD quality. You can also use the unlimited cloud DVR to record your favorite NBA live games and stream them anytime on your TV.
- Subscription Plan – $72.99/month.
NBA Preseason Schedule [Oct 13 – Oct 20]
October 13
| MATCH | TIME |
|---|---|
| Miami vs San Antonio | 7:30 pm |
| Golden St. vs L.A. Lakers | 10:00 pm |
October 14
| MATCH | TIME |
|---|---|
| New Orleans vs Atlanta | 3:30 pm |
| Minnesota vs New York | 7:30 pm |
| Portland vs Utah | 9:00 pm |
October 15
| MATCH | TIME |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma City vs Charlotte | 5:00 pm |
| Memphis vs Miami | 6:00 pm |
| Milwaukee vs L.A. Lakers | 7:00 pm |
| Chicago vs Denver | 9:00 pm |
| Golden St. vs Sacramento | 9:30 pm |
October 16
| MATCH | TIME |
|---|---|
| Atlanta vs Indiana | 7:00 pm |
| Philadelphia vs Brooklyn | 7:30 pm |
| Houston vs San Antonio | 8:00 pm |
| Portland vs Phoenix | 10:00 pm |
October 17
| MATCH | TIME |
|---|---|
| New Orleans vs Orlando | 7:00 pm |
| New York vs Boston | 7:30 pm |
| Toronto vs Chicago | 8:00 pm |
| Milwaukee vs Oklahoma City | 8:00 pm |
| Denver vs L.A. Clippers | 10:30 pm |
October 18
| MATCH | TIME |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn vs Miami | 7:30 pm |
| Washington vs New York | 7:30 pm |
| Houston vs San Antonio | 8:00 pm |
| Sacramento vs Golden St. | 10:00 pm |
October 19
| MATCH | TIME |
|---|---|
| Boston vs Charlotte | 7:00 pm |
| Minnesota vs Chicago | 8:00 pm |
| Detroit vs Oklahoma City | 8:00 pm |
| Phoenix vs L.A. Lakers | 10:00 pm |
| Utah vs Sacramento | 10:00 pm |
| Denver vs L.A. Clippers | 10:00 pm |
October 20
| MATCH | TIME |
|---|---|
| Cleveland vs Indiana | 7:00 pm |
| Atlanta vs Philadelphia | 7:00 pm |
| Washington vs Toronto | 7:30 pm |
| Detroit vs Dallas | 8:00 pm |
| Miami vs Houston | 8:00 pm |
| Memphis vs Milwaukee | 8:00 pm |
| San Antonio Spurs vs Golden State Warriors | 10:00 pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use the free trials offered on the live TV platform to watch NBA games for free temporarily.
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