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NBA League Pass on DIRECTV and DISH

Every shot. Every game.

QUICK FACTS
Available on: DIRECTV and DISH
Discounts: during pre-season (early-bird) and at mid-season
Max # Games/Week: 40 (all in HD)
Our ValueScore™: DIRECTV: 99/100 vs DISH: 98/100

Millions of Americans attend NBA games every year. Whether it's the smell of the court, the roar of the crowd or the high-octane action, it's the pinnacle of round ball action. But as with most sports, if you want to catch it on TV, you're usually restricted to your local team's games (barring national match-ups on ESPN, TNT, etc). People in Atlanta don't get to see Minnesota home games and vice versa. That's where the NBA League Pass steps in - available on both DIRECTV and DISH Network, it gives you access to ALL the action, on and off the court.

Before we jump into the details, ask yourself this: Do you dig the NBA in general? Have you moved but still want to catch ALL your team's games? If you answered yes to either, the NBA League Pass might just be a perfect fit - both DISH and DIRECTV gives you the chance to view up to 40 live games every week from around the country, all via a sleek and seamless interface. Read on for more...

Price

DISH and DIRECTV offer nearly identical deals and have so for a few years now. DISH offers NBA League Pass for $199, or you can split it up into four payments at $49.75.

DIRECTV charges a nearly identical $199.95, with an option to spread it out over five payments of $39.99. That extra month tends to be a bit more convenient for a lot of subscribers.

Take note that about halfway through the season you can usually get a discount. Half-season plans start at just $99 or four payments of $24.75. Not bad considering you get a bit more than half of the games at just a half of the price.

Apps

Phones and tablets have become an integral part of our lives and that convenience has definitely carried over to premier sports plans. Both DIRECTV and DISH give you the option to watch NBA League Pass on all the major devices. Whether you have Apple or Android, all you need to do is download the NBA GameTime App. If not already, head over to NBA's league pass site, create an account and choose either DIRECTV or DISH as your provider. Log in to the app and you're set. So, even on the road, you'll never miss a dunk, triple-double or alley-oop, all in crystal-clear (and stable) HD-streaming quality.

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DISH

The NBA League Pass app also works with Xbox, Amazon Fire TV, Playstation, Sony, Roku, and Apple TV. Because there are so many games throughout the season (especially including the pre- and postseason) having access to the games on a myriad of devices really makes this package worth it.

Bottom Line

The NBA League Pass from both DIRECTV and DISH is THE best basketball package on the market. With it, you get access to up to 40 games a week, all in crystal-clear HD. Enjoy the games at home or if on a business trip, stuck in a meeting or the dreaded waiting room, liven up your day by firing up the app on your favorite device.

Along with the games, you'll get NBA TV, a live and recorded 24/7 news channel dedicated to everything NBA (DIRECTV only). Get up-to-the-second updates on your favorite team, player or fantasy team, even if you've moved hundreds of miles away from home. With the NBA League Pass from DIRECTV and DISH, you'll never have to miss a single moment of action again.

See the table below for a breakdown of all the key specs...


DIRECTV NBALP updated: 2/9/2024
Overall Score: 99/100
Price
$199 for season or $49.75/mo (4 payments)

Free preview during first week of season (7 days).

Free Extras
NBA TV (ch. 216)

Available on all mobile devices via DIRECTV Everywhere (live tv streaming option).

Channels
750-768

Both SD and HD feeds on the same channels, depending on your TV's resolution.

Receiver Requirement(s)
Any SD or HD-Capable Box

Genie lets you assign favorite teams and, in general, makes navigation easier; otherwise, any receiver will do.

Blackouts
Various

Local games are blacked out and should be available via regional channels.
National - ESPN: Wed, Fri & Sun; ABC: Sun afternoons

DISH NBALP updated: 2/14/2024
Overall Score: 98/100
Price
$199.95 for season or $39.99/mo (5 payments)

Free preview during first week of season (7 days).

Free Extras
none

NBA TV (ch. 402) is available on America's Top 200 and above or Multi-Sport Pack.

Channels
560-572 (ch. 470 on Hopper)

Both SD and HD feeds on the same channels, depending on your TV's resolution.

Receiver Requirement(s)
Any SD or HD-Capable Box

Currently, DISH Hopper doesn't offer any value-added features for NBALP, but expect that to change.

Blackouts
Various

Local games are blacked out and should be available via regional channels.
National - ESPN: Wed, Fri & Sun; ABC: Sun afternoons


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