A new NBA season has arrived, and there is plenty of intrigue surrounding the top Australian players in the league.
Josh Giddey signed a four-year, $100 million deal with the Bulls during the offseason, solidifying the 23-year-old as a key piece of Chicago's young core. He will look to push the franchise back to the playoffs after a disappointing exit from the 2025 Play-In Tournament.
Elsewhere in the Eastern Conference, Dyson Daniels is hoping to build on a breakout season with the Hawks. "The Great Barrier Thief" led the league in steals and earned a spot on the NBA's 2024-25 All-Defensive First Team.
Dante Exum, Johnny Furphy, Josh Green and Jock Landale are just a few other Aussies worth monitoring. You won't want to miss a minute of the action.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2025-26 NBA season, including TV and streaming options for games.
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Where to watch NBA games in Australia: TV channels, live streams
- TV channels: ESPN via Foxtel
- Live streams: Kayo, NBA League Pass, Disney+
NBA games will air on ESPN via Foxtel throughout the 2025-26 season. Viewers can also stream games on Disney+ and Kayo, which has dropped the price of its premium plan to just $1 for the first month.
NBA League Pass is another great streaming option, as it allows Australian basketball fans to follow along with all of their favorite teams and players throughout the season. Subscribers can stream live and on-demand games, watch the top highlights and catch up on the most impressive stat lines from each day of exciting action.
What are the NBA League Pass subscription plans and prices?
NBA League Pass offers two primary plans. Here is a breakdown of each plan:
NBA League Pass
- $24.99 per month or $174.99 per year
- Every game live and on demand
- Watch up to four games at once on one device
- Commercials included in game streams
- Alternative broadcasts
NBA League Pass Premium
- $32.99 per month or $229.99 per year
- Every game live and on demand
- Watch up to four games at once on three devices
- No commercials; in-arena streams play during breaks
- Alternative broadcasts
- Offline viewing available
Key dates for 2025-26 NBA season
Each team will play an 82-game schedule. The regular season will run from Oct. 21 through April 12. The NBA Playoffs will begin on April 18.
Here's a breakdown of the 2025-26 NBA calendar:
- Regular season: Oct. 21-April 12
- NBA Cup: Oct. 31-Dec. 16
- Rivals Week: Jan. 20-24
- Trade deadline: Feb. 5
- All-Star 2026: Feb. 13-15
- Play-In Tournament: April 14-17
- NBA Playoffs: April 18