NBA League Pass is essential for diehard NBA fans. How much is it to subscribe for the season?
Ready to plop on the couch every night and boot up NBA League Pass, consuming as much basketball as possible? Same.
We’re almost there, folks. The NBA season starts up on October 18th.
Here’s everything you need to know about NBA League Pass going into the 2022-23 season.
What is NBA League Pass?
NBA League Pass is the league’s subscription service aimed at diehard fans who want to watch as many games as in-depth as possible. The service offers plenty of features, but the most important is that subscribers get access to live local broadcasts of out-of-market games.
Here’s what’s included in the base package:
- Hundreds of live games
- NBATV
- Archived NBA classic games
- Alternate camera angles
- Guest broadcasters for select games
Here’s what comes with the premium package, in addition to all of the features of the base package:
- No commercials
- Streaming on two devices at once
Subscribers can also see replays and consolidated highlight videos from each game. The tablet version of the NBA League Pass app typically also has live stats and lineup information as well for an immersive experience.
Games that aren’t shown on NBA League Pass
National broadcasts are not shown on NBA League Pass, which means the first night League Pass will be active is October 19th, since the 18th features two games on TNT. Additionally, users are unable to watch live games that are broadcasted locally at their location.
For instance, a League Pass subscriber located in New York City can see any game other than the New York Knicks or Brooklyn Nets via League Pass. This makes LP a great option for an out-of-town fan or for a fan who wants to see games in addition to what they see on local regional sports networks.
The League Pass website will let you plug in your zip code to see what teams would be blacked out before you buy.
NBA League Pass free trial
NBA League Pass offers a 7-day free trial for both its base and premium package. Since the first day League Pass is available is October 19th, it might be wise to start your trial then. The NBA sometimes also gives League Pass away for free for the first weekend.
How much is NBA League Pass in 2022-23?
NBA League Pass (base) is $99.99 for a full season or $14.99 per month. Premium is $129.99 or $19.99 per month.
Are there cheaper options for NBA League Pass 2022-23?
NBA League Pass offers Team Pass where you can choose a single team to access for $89.99. This is a strong option for someone who lives in a city other than their favorite team but wants to catch every game.
Is there an NBA League Pass student option?
At the time of publication, there are no student discount options available for NBA League Pass.
What are overseas options for NBA League Pass?
According to the NBA, League Pass is available globally except for in the following countries:
- Belarus
- Cuba
- Iran
- Iraq
- Kosovo
- Libya
- North Korea
- Russia
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syria