2024 NBA Playoffs: How to Watch Every Game Online Without Cable
March Madness might be over, but there’s tons more basketball to watch this month! The 2024 NBA Playoffs are upon us — here’s how to stream every game online.
Where to Watch the 2024 NBA Playoffs Online
The NBA playoffs begin on Saturday, April 20. Games will be televised on ESPN, TNT, NBA TV and ABC. The playoffs will continue through June, with the NBA Finals, which start on Thursday, June 6 and will be televised on ABC, pitting the winners of the Eastern and Western Conference finals against each other.
If you’re a cord-cutter hoping to catch a virtual seat at every game, below we’re outlining how to watch the NBA playoff games online using Sling — a customizable live-TV streaming service.
(Note: ABC is only available in select markets. Always confirm that your area is eligible for ABC before signing up for a live-TV streaming service.)
How to the 2024 NBA Playoffs Online Without Cable: Sling TV
Sling TV is one of the most affordable cord-cutting options for accessing ESPN, TNT, NBA TV and ABC in select markets. The service offers three subscriptions with different channel lineups, but you’ll need to subscribe to the combination plan, Sling Blue + Orange, for $60/month since it includes ABC, ESPN and TNT. You can then add the Sports Extra to your subscription to gain access to games on NBA TV for an additional $15/month. For just $75/month, you’ll get a comprehensive live-TV streaming package that will allow you to watch every single playoff game. There are, however, only a few playoff games televised on NBA TV, so you could just opt for the Sling Orange + Blue base plan to save some cash. (See full TV schedule below.)
Watch 2024 NBA Playoffs on Sling Orange + Blue (With Sports Extra)
$75/month
If you’re hoping just to catch just some of the playoff action, Sling offers other plans, too, that will get you access to many of the games. If you’re content just watching ESPN and TNT coverage, you can opt for the less expensive Sling Orange plan for $40/month. You won’t have access to your local ABC station, but you can still watch a good portion of the games online. (Keep in mind, however, that if you’re hoping to watch the NBA Finals in June, you’ll need access to ABC.) With Sling Orange, you can also add the Sports Extra for $15/month to watch playoff games on NBA TV.
Watch NBA Playoffs on Sling Orange
$40/month
When Do the 2024 NBA Playoffs Start? Date, Start Time, Channel
The 2024 NBA Playoffs tip off on Saturday, April 20 on ESPN. The first playoff game starts at 1 pm and will see the Orlando Magic take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Below, we’re outlining the complete 2024 NBA Playoff schedule complete with TV listings.
2024 NBA Playoff Schedule — Dates, Times, Channel
Saturday, April 20
(5) Orlando Magic at (4) Cleveland Cavaliers — 1 pm (ESPN)
(6) Phoenix Suns at (3) Minnesota Timberwolves — 3:30 pm (ESPN)
(7) Philadelphia 76ers at (2) New York Knicks — 6 pm (ESPN)
(7) Los Angeles Lakers at (2) Denver Nuggets — 8:30 pm (ABC)
Sunday, April 21
TBD at (1) Boston Celtics — 1 pm (ABC)
(5) Dallas Mavericks at (4) LA Clippers — 3:30 pm (ABC)
(6) Indiana Pacers at (3) Milwaukee Bucks — 7 pm (TNT)
TBD at (1) Oklahoma City Thunder — 9:30 pm (TNT)
Monday, April 22
(5) Orlando Magic at (4) Cleveland Cavaliers — 7 pm (NBA TV)
(7) Philadelphia 76ers at (2) New York Knicks — 7:30 pm (TNT)
(7) Los Angeles Lakers at (2) Denver Nuggets — 10 pm (TNT)
Tuesday, April 23
(6) Phoenix Suns at (3) Minnesota Timberwolves — 7:30 pm (TNT)
(6) Indiana Pacers at (3) Milwaukee Bucks — 8:30 pm (NBA TV)
(5) Dallas Mavericks at (4) LA Clippers — 10 pm (TNT)
Wednesday, April 24
TBD at (1) Boston Celtics — 7 pm (TNT)
TBD at (1) Oklahoma City Thunder — 9:30 pm (TNT)
Thursday, April 25
(4) Cleveland Cavaliers at (5) Orlando Magic — 7 pm (NBA TV)
(2) New York Knicks at (7) Philadelphia 76ers — 7:30 pm (TNT)
(2) Denver Nuggets at (7) Los Angeles Lakers — 10 pm (TNT)
Friday, April 26
(3) Milwaukee Bucks at (6) Indiana Pacers — 5:30 pm (ESPN)
(4) LA Clippers at (5) Dallas Mavericks — 8 pm (ESPN)
(3) Minnesota Timberwolves at (6) Phoenix Suns — 10:30 pm (ESPN)
Saturday, April 27
(4) Cleveland Cavaliers at (5) Orlando Magic — 1 pm (TNT)
(1) Oklahoma City Thunder at TBD — 3:30 pm (TNT)
(1) Boston Celtics at TBD — 6 pm (TNT)
(2) Denver Nuggets at (7) Los Angeles Lakers — 8:30 pm (ABC)
Sunday, April 28
(2) New York Knicks at (7) Philadelphia 76ers — 1 pm (ABC)
(4) LA Clippers at (5) Dallas Mavericks — 3:30 pm (ABC)
(3) Milwaukee Bucks at (6) Indiana Pacers — 7 pm (TNT)
(3) Minnesota Timberwolves at (6) Phoenix Suns — 9:30 pm (TNT)
When Do the 2024 NBA Finals Start?
The NBA Finals in 2024 begin on Thursday, June 6. The best-of-seven series could run through Sunday, June 23, depending on the outcome of the games.
2024 NBA Finals Schedule — Date, Time, Channel
Thursday, June 6
Game 1 — 8:30 pm (ABC)
Sunday, June 9
Game 2 — 8 pm (ABC)
Wednesday, June 12
Game 3 — 8:30 pm (ABC)
Friday, June 14
Game 4 — 8:30 pm (ABC)
Monday, June 17
Game 5 — 8:30 pm (ABC)*
Thursday, June 20
Game 6 — 8:30 pm (ABC)*
Sunday, June 23
Game 7 — 8 pm (ABC)*
*if necessary
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