Amazon Prime Video to Exclusively Stream NBA Cup Games, Including Championship Final
In a significant move for the basketball world, Amazon announced its comprehensive broadcast schedule for the inaugural NBA Cup on Wednesday, revealing that Prime Video will be the exclusive streaming home for 17 tournament games, including the highly anticipated championship final. This commitment underscores the growing trend of major sports events finding a prominent platform on streaming services, offering fans new ways to engage with the game.
Prime Video’s Exclusive Coverage Kicks Off
The league concurrently unveiled the full NBA Cup schedule, a groundbreaking in-season tournament designed to add a new layer of competition and excitement to the regular season. Prime Video’s substantial involvement includes broadcasting 10 crucial group-stage matchups leading up to the single-elimination knockout rounds. Fans can look forward to “NBA on Prime Cup Nights,” a five-week series of thrilling doubleheaders set to tip off on October 31.
Opening Matchups on Prime Video:
- The action on Prime Video commences with an enticing doubleheader on Halloween night, October 31, featuring the Boston Celtics visiting the Philadelphia 76ers, followed by the Memphis Grizzlies hosting the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The following week, on November 7, a clash of generations will unfold as rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs welcome the Houston Rockets, featuring new acquisition Kevin Durant. That same night will also showcase a marquee Western Conference showdown as Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors travel to face Nikola Jokic and the defending champion Denver Nuggets.
- The Prime Video schedule continues with compelling matchups throughout November. On November 14, the Miami Heat will battle the New York Knicks, while the Golden State Warriors make another appearance, this time against the San Antonio Spurs.
- November 21 will see the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Indiana Pacers, and the Denver Nuggets take on the Houston Rockets.
- The final week of group play on Prime, November 28, culminates with the Milwaukee Bucks visiting the New York Knicks, and a blockbuster matchup as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers host Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks, a game that will also feature No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg.
Broader Broadcast Accessibility for Fans
Beyond Prime Video, the remaining 50 NBA Cup group games will be distributed across traditional broadcast partners ESPN, NBC, and the NBA League Pass streaming service, ensuring broad accessibility for fans.
Notable Games on Other Networks:
- Notable games on these networks include a Thanksgiving weekend doubleheader on NBC, November 25, when the Philadelphia 76ers host the Orlando Magic, and a crosstown rivalry heats up as the Los Angeles Clippers visit the Los Angeles Lakers.
- ESPN will also carry a trio of group games on November 26, featuring the Detroit Pistons at the Boston Celtics, a highly anticipated Western Conference Finals rematch with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Golden State Warriors squaring off against the Houston Rockets.
NBA Schedule Unveiling Continues
This week has been pivotal for NBA schedule announcements, following earlier revelations of the opening night, Christmas Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day games. The comprehensive 80-game portion of each team’s 82-game regular season schedule is expected to be released this Thursday. The remaining two regular-season games for each team will be determined by their performance in the NBA Cup and will be announced in December, adding an intriguing dynamic to the league’s calendar.
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