Watch the 2020 NBA playoffs live on ABC, ESPN, and TNT
Price: 55 USD/month and up
Channels: NBA TV, ABC, ESPN, and TNT
The 2020 NBA playoffs are scheduled to start on August 17 this year. ABC, ESPN, and TNT picked up the broadcasting rights in the U.S. A variety of free trials are available. NBA TV will also televise selected games in the first round.
To watch the NBA playoffs:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the U.S.
- Head to YouTube TV (65 USD/month), AT&T TV Now (55 USD/month), or Hulu (55 USD/month) and use the free trial.
- Enjoy the games!
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Watching on mobile? Fire up the YouTube TV app (on Android or iOS), the AT&T TV Now app (on Android or iOS), or the Hulu app (on Android or iOS) .
Watch NBA games live on TSN
Price: 5 CAD/day or 20 CAD/month
TSN offers live NBA broadcasts throughout the year. You will also get a full range of TSN sports channels for streaming your favorite sports online. Check the official schedule for dates and times.
To watch the NBA live on TSN:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in Canada.
- Go to TSN TV. You may need to enter a valid Canadian postal code (e.g., R3T 4A7, V1M 1Y8.)
- Tune in to the games!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome or Firefox.
Watching on mobile? Fire up the TSN app on your Android or iOS device.
Watch the NBA playoffs live on Sportsnet
Price: 10 CAD/week and up
Sportsnet also holds broadcasting rights for NBA games in Canada. Sportsnet offers two subscription plans: SN Now (20 CAD/month) and SN Now+ (7-Day Pass for 10 CAD, monthly subscription for 28 CAD/month, or an Annual Pass for 20.83 CAD/month).
To watch the NBA live on Sportsnet:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in Canada.
- Go to Sportsnet Now. You may need to enter a valid Canadian postal code (e.g., R3T 4A7, V1M 1Y8.)
- Tune in to the games!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome or Firefox.
Watching on mobile? Fire up the Sportsnet app on your Android or iOS device.
Stream NBA League Pass international online
Want to catch every NBA game throughout the year with all the privacy and security of a VPN? NBA League Pass is your best option.
To watch:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a fast and secure server location. For assistance, contact ExpressVPN Support via live chat.
- Go to NBA League Pass and sign up. You may need to supply a valid postal code.
- Enjoy the games!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome or Firefox.
Follow basketball games on ESPN Radio
Price: Free
While ABC, TNT, ESPN, and NBA TV hold TV broadcasting rights, ESPN Radio offers a free online audio broadcast of the season.
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a secure server location in the U.S. For assistance, contact ExpressVPN Support via live chat.
- Head to the official website of ESPN Radio.
- You’re all set!
Listening on mobile? Fire up the ESPN app on your Android or iOS device.
When do the NBA playoff games start?
All of the action tips off on Monday, August 17 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World. A limited number of family members and guests will be allowed to attend after the first round of the playoffs. The 2020 NBA Finals will begin on September 30, 2020.
2020 NBA Playoff schedule
| Date and time (ET) | Game | Where to watch? |
| August 17 at 1:30 p.m. | First round, Game 1 | ESPN |
| August 17 at 4 p.m. | First round, Game 1 | ESPN |
| August 17 at 6:30 p.m. | First round, Game 1 | ESPN |
| August 17 at 9 p.m. | First round, Game 1 | ESPN |
| August 18 at 1:30 p.m. | First round, Game 1 | TNT |
| August 18 at 4 p.m. | First round, Game 1 | TNT |
| August 18 at 6:30 p.m. | First round, Game 1 | TNT |
| August 18 at 9 p.m. | First round, Game 1 | TNT |
| August 19 at 4 p.m. | First round, Game 2 | TNT |
| August 19 at 6:30 p.m. | First round, Game 2 | TNT |
| August 19 at 9 p.m. | First round, Game 2 | TNT |
| August 20 at 1 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| August 20 at 3:30 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| August 20 at 6 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| August 20 at 8:30 p.m. | NBA Draft Lottery | ESPN |
| August 20 at 9 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| August 21 at 4 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | TNT |
| August 21 at 6:30 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | TNT |
| August 21 at 9 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | TNT |
| August 22 at 1 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | TNT |
| August 22 at 3:30 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | TNT |
| August 22 at 6 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| August 22 at 8:30 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | ABC |
| August 23 at 1 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | ABC |
| August 23 at 3:30 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | ABC |
| August 23 at 6:30 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | TNT |
| August 23 at 9 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | TNT |
| August 27 at 1:30 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| August 27 at 4 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| August 27 at 6:30 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| August 27 at 9 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| August 30 at 1 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| August 30 at 3:30 p.m. | First round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| September 1 at 6:30 p.m. | Second round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| September 1 at 9 p.m. | Second round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| September 2 at 6:30 p.m. | Second round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| September 2 at 9 p.m. | Second round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| September 7 at 1:30 p.m. | Second round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| September 9 at 6:30 p.m. | Second round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| September 9 at 9 p.m. | Second round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| September 11 at 6:30 p.m. | Second round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| September 11 at 9 p.m. | Second round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| September 13 at 1 p.m. | Second round, Game TBD | ESPN |
| September 15 at 8:30 p.m. | East Finals, Game 1 | ESPN |
| September 17 at 8:30 p.m. | East Finals, Game 2 | ESPN |
| September 19 at 8:30 p.m. | East Finals, Game 3 | ESPN |
| September 23 at 8:30 p.m. | East Finals, Game 5* | ESPN |
| September 25 at 8:30 p.m. | East Finals, Game 6* | ESPN |
| September 27 at 8:30 p.m. | East Finals, Game 7* | ESPN |
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