The Buccaneers, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield, face the Detroit Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 at Ford Field Stadium in Detroit, Michigan.

There are plenty of options for fans to catch the start of the new season, including the return of the NBA on NBC - the first time since 2002.

Here's how to watch 2025-26 NBA games online without cable, including ways to livestream basketball for free this season.

The Los Angeles Rams, led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, face the Jacksonville Jaguars, led by quarterback Trevor Lawrence on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 at Wembley Stadium in London, England.

A subscription to DirecTV - which comes with NBC for NBA games - gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $49.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterwards). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.

Amazon Prime members can watch the Chiefs game online free. Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial here. You can also watch the Chiefs’ CBS games online through Paramount+ and stream the team’s NBC games on Peacock.

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Another way to watch Fox livestreams without cable is with Hulu + Live TV. The streamer is more expensive than the above options at $82.99 a month, but it’s one of the best bundle plans on the market. Besides 95+ live TV channels and all of Hulu, you get access to Disney+ and ESPN at no additional cost. Get a three-day free trial to start.

You can watch free live TV on Roku via the Roku Channel or other free channels, or via subscription-based services.