NBA: Live Games & Scores

Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.4
246K reviews
10M+
Downloads
Editors' Choice
Content rating
Everyone
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image

About this app

The NBA App is your home for the season.


Tap to watch live games and get free, instant access to the latest schedule, scores, highlights, news, and behind the scenes stories from across the National Basketball Association.

In the free NBA App, fans get access to:
- Live scores, stats and standings
- The latest basketball news, highlights, game previews and recaps.
- The full season schedule and details on where to watch every NBA game*
- Stories from across the NBA to bring you closer to the action.
- Live channels streaming around the clock basketball coverage, highlights, studio shows, and more.
- Personalized live updates on your favorite teams and players
- Live free access to postgame press conferences after every game
- Play free games to test your basketball knowledge with NBA Play


*Fans will be guided to log in or subscribe to the appropriate streaming service including ABC, ESPN, NBC, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, and NBA League Pass for out-of-market games.

Want even more? Watch live games with NBA League Pass and stream your favorite NBA teams and players.

NBA League Pass subscribers have access to:
- Streaming NBA games live and on-demand.*
- Alternate streams including Data Mode and NBA Hoopervision
- Local language broadcasts
- Overlays with player stats, scores of other games, and live odds without leaving the game
- Mobile optimized game streams for phones and tablets
- Access to stream the reimagined NBA TV
- Access to the NBA archives to stream the most memorable games and moments.

League Pass Premium subscribers get access to:
- Gametime is anytime with download for later to watch NBA games on the go or offline.
- Commercial free viewing on up to 3 devices
- In-Arena Entertainment at game breaks, so you feel like you are there.


** Blackouts and restrictions apply in the US and Canada.

NBA ID has rewards for every fan. Sign up and get access to:
- Member-only benefits like free ticket giveaways and sports merch deals
- Free live game nights and exclusive content
- Daily fan perks during NBA ID Member Days
- Upgraded fan experiences at NBA events
- Voting on top league moments and influence the game
- Earning badges that show off your fandom

Play free games with NBA play to test your basketball knowledge and show how well you know the sport. Games include:
- Full Court Guess
- Hoop Connect
- NBA IQ
- NBA Rank
- Player Path
- NBA Blast
- Trivia

Get the best free NBA coverage, including pre-season games, global games, NBA Emirates NBA Cup, Christmas Day games, NBA All-Star Weekend and All-Star Game, NBA Playoff games, NBA Finals, NBA Draft, NBA Summer League, and NBA 2K League. The official NBA app features highlights of every shot, dunk, nothing but net, and more from the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, and Washington Wizards.

Current NBA League Pass and NBA TV subscribers can access their subscription by logging into the app.

Purchase NBA League Pass or NBA TV, and you will be automatically billed through Apple every 30 days (monthly packages) or every 365 days (annual packages) until you cancel your subscription. Refunds are not available after subscriptions have been activated.

Please visit support.watch.nba.com to contact the support team if you are experiencing any issues.

Terms of Use: http://www.nba.com/news/termsofuse
Privacy Policy: http://www.nba.com/news/privacy_policy.html
Updated on
Apr 09, 2026
Events & offers

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, Personal info and 2 others
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Financial info and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.5
225K reviews
nicksttrs
March 29, 2026
not sure if it's my phone or what, S26 ultra. but I can't switch between teams on the box scores like I can only see one team and the bottom of the other team I hidden under the Tabs, Home and back button on the bottom of the screen. wasn't like that. and when I go and do something else and close the app and re open the app freezes up. have to swipe close and re open to get it to work again. But the not being able to switch between teams stinks the other problem is a simple close and re open.
4 people found this review helpful
Did you find this helpful?
NBA Properties, Inc.
March 29, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are aware of this issue and appreciate your patience while we work towards a resolution. In the meantime, you can utilize both tabs of the box score by changing your navigation to Gesture Navigation in the device's settings. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks, NBA Support.
Vangelis Metsis
April 1, 2026
This app has been getting worse and more bloated every year, taking forever to load. But with the latest update it just became completely unusable. The button for switching between teams when looking at the box score, now appears at the bottom of the screen, behind the navigation buttons of my Android device. So, it is impossible to switch between teams. As an NBA fan and having this app on my phones for over 10 years, sadly the time has come to uninstall it.
1 person found this review helpful
Did you find this helpful?
NBA Properties, Inc.
April 1, 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Vangelis. We are aware of this issue and appreciate your patience while we work towards a resolution. In the meantime, you can utilize both tabs of the box score by changing your navigation to Gesture Navigation in the device's settings. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks, NBA Support.
Brenton Parker
April 1, 2026
Unpleasant, tedious and inconvenient. playback is only steady on Wi-Fi. 5g network, payback buffers about every 5 seconds. Data saver in the options it changes to a blurry mess and it still buffers constantly. Tech support team has been working on issues where I'm locked from watching on multiple devices. Not at the same time either. TV, computer, 2 phones, web. It's a gamble which one works. 6 months with no resolve. I want to be honest and pay for it. Gamble sites are free and better quality.
Did you find this helpful?
NBA Properties, Inc.
April 1, 2026
We are sorry you are not having a great experience in the app, Brenton. Please uninstall and reinstall the app to ensure that you’re on the latest version. If your issue persists, we recommend that you continue working with us at support.watch.nba.com to have your concern resolved. Thanks, NBA Support.

What’s new

This update includes bug fixes and improvements to bring you the best possible fan experience.