The 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL) comes close to the end of the play-in tournament, and soon makes way to the semifinals.
This season the top-end players are as talented as ever, with future NBA players filling teams across the league, including two that are potential first round selections.
With all these players vying for a chance to earn a huge pay-day, watching NBL games live allows you to experience the thrilling atmosphere and intense competition first-hand.
Where to watch the NBL live in Australia
The NBL broadcast rights in Australia continue to be shared between ESPN (available via Foxtel, Kayo Sports, and Fetch TV) and free-to-air Network Ten.
ESPN remains the primary broadcaster, televising every NBL game live, including all finals matches, with full replays available on demand via Kayo Sports and Foxtel. Foxtel also provides mini-replays of every match on the schedule.
Network Ten has secured a new free-to-air arrangement, airing select games live on its main channel and 10 Play. A marquee game is scheduled every Sunday at 2:30 PM AEST/AEDT on Network Ten in HD, followed by a second game at 4:30 PM on 10 Bold and 10 Play. In total, Network Ten will broadcast approximately 20 live regular-season games. The network also holds the rights to select semi-final and Grand Final games, with specific details announced once the post-season fixtures are finalized.
With ESPN providing comprehensive coverage of every NBL game, including mini-replays and full-match replays on demand, Australian basketball fans also gain access to extensive NBA coverage, as well as international games featuring the Boomers and Opals. This ensures that viewers can follow both the domestic and global basketball landscape with ease.
| Provider | NBL Coverage | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Kayo Sports | Every NBL game LIVE with mini-match replays | Yes – 7 day free trial |
| Foxtel Now | Every NBL game LIVE with on-demand replays | Yes – 10 day free trial |
| 10 Peach | 2 Sunday games and select finals LIVE per round | Yes – 10 Play |
When is the next NBL game live on TV in Australia?
Below are the Australian TV fixtures for next round of games in the 2024/25 NBL season, with the dates, times and providers who will be carrying these matches live
Stream the NBL live with Kayo Sports
With Kayo you will have access to the same basketball broadcasts as Foxtel, and can stream NBL games live to eligible devices and browsers. For fans who want to catch up on the late-night or early-morning action, Kayo Minis provide an on demand replay after each NBL game has concluded.
Other unique Kayo Sports features include split-screen viewing, the ability to skip to highlights in any contest you are watching, interactive statistics, Kayo Minis (all the highlights condensed), and a “No Spoilers” setting that allows you to catch up on a match without knowing the result beforehand.
Best of all, Kayo has a 7-day free trial offer. If you want to check out Kayo after your trial is over simply choose between the One or Basic plans.
The Kayo One plan costs $25 per month and Kayo Basic is $35 per month. A great thing to notice is that there’s no lock in contract tying you down, so you can cancel your subscription at any time, leaving you free to enjoy Kayo’s huge range of live sports and on demand coverage with no worries.
Watch the NBL live online with Foxtel Now
One option to watch the NBL in Australia is with Foxtel Now. The Foxtel Now streaming service offers access to all the sport on Foxtel via their Sports Pack.
That means that you get access to all the live and on-demand sports Foxtel has to offer, including every NBL game live, as well as a the best mix of live NBA and Australian Boomers games.
To start you can check it out with a 10-day free trial, after which you will need to pay for both the Sports Pack and the Essentials Pack, as the two products come as a team. Foxtel Now also comes with no lock-in contract, so you’re free to pause or cancel your subscription at anytime.
Foxtel Now is available on a variety of internet connected and mobile devices, including phones, tablets, PC and Macs, Smart TV’s, Chromecast, Airplay and PlayStation 4 to name a few.
In addition to being internet-connected, Foxtel Now also includes the option to stream live sports using the mobile Foxtel Go app when you’re away from home.
Watch the NBL free on the 10 Peach channel
If you’re not a specific fan of any team just yet, then watching the games on Network Ten is a great way to introduce yourself to the NBL for free.
Network Ten will show two games from each game week. These games are set to be the Sunday tip-offs, allowing you to watch some top-level basketball online for free.
