The NBA Summer League features some of the best young talent in the NBA competing, often for the first time in a professional uniform, for the Summer League title. Young stars like A.J. Dybantsa, Cam Boozer and Caleb Wilson along with the rest of their teammates will compete this summer over the course of 11 days, with one team taking home the championship prize.
All in all, there will be 76 games between July 9-19 and they’ll be split between Prime Video or ESPN channels (ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU). The championship final on July 19 will air on ESPN. Here’s what you need to know to watch the 2026 NBA Summer League.
How to watch the 2026 NBA Summer League
Dates: July 9-19
TV channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU
Streaming: Prime Video, Fubo, DirecTV and more
Where to watch the NBA 2026 Summer League:
This year’s NBA Summer League games will be broadcast between Prime Video and ESPN’s suite of channels, including ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU.
How to watch the NBA Summer League without cable:
Games that are broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU will be available on live TV platforms like DirecTV, Fubo and YouTube TV, as well as on the ESPN app. Games on Prime Video stream exclusively on that platform.
ESPN
ESPN’s streaming platform offers thousands of exclusive live events, original studio shows, and acclaimed series that air across ESPN’s suite of seven linear channels, as well as exclusive content on ESPN+, ABC on ESPN, SEC+, ACCNX, and more. The new tier costs $29.99/month or $299.99/year.
ESPN Select allows subscribers to access exclusive content available only on the app, as well as an extensive archive of on-demand content (including the entire 30 For 30 library, select ESPN Films, game replays, and more). Whether you purchase a standalone plan, an add-on, or a Disney bundle plan, the service provides access to thousands of sporting events for $12.99/month or $129.99/year.
Prime Video will be broadcasting 38 games during the NBA Summer League over 10 consecutive days from July 9–18. In addition to Summer League games, you can catch thousands of TV shows and movies on Prime Video, as well as live sports like select WNBA, NWSL, NFL game and much more.
On top of Amazon Prime Video, an Amazon Prime subscription includes free shipping, exclusive deals, Amazon Music, a year of free Grubhub+, and more. A standard Amazon Prime subscription is $15 monthly or $139 annually, but discounts are available for students and those on qualified government assistance. You can try Amazon Prime for 30 days free.
2026 NBA Summer League Schedule:
All 30 teams play four games between July 9 and July 16. Four semifinalists will be determined by records and then tiebreakers, the remaining 26 squads will finish the tournament in the consolation bracket.
All times Eastern.
Tuesday, July 14
Wednesday, July 15
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Washington Wizards vs. LA Clippers, 10:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Thursday, July 16
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Brooklyn Nets vs. Houston Rockets, 4:30 p.m. (ESPNU)
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls, 6 p.m. (Prime Video)
Friday, July 17
Consolation
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Game 1, 6:30 p.m. (Prime Video)
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Game 3, 8:30 p.m. (Prime Video)
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Game 5, 10:30 p.m. (Prime Video)
Saturday, July 18
Consolation
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Game 7, 4:30 p.m. (Prime Video)
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Game 11, 10:30 p.m. (Prime Video)
Semifinals
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Semifinal 1, 6:30 p.m. (Prime Video)
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Semifinal 2, 8:30 p.m. (Prime Video)
Sunday, July 19
Consolation
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Game 12, 4:30 p.m. (ESPN)
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Game 13, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
Championship
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Summer league championship game, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
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