What's the cheapest way to watch NBA?

The cheapest NBA fandom is Sacramento Kings at $109/mo.

How expensive is the average NBA fandom?

The average NBA fan spends about $118/month, compared with a national fandom average of $82/month.

National Basketball Association

NBA fans need a broader national bundle than they used to.

The 2026 package now leans on ABC, ESPN, NBC, Prime Video, and Peacock on top of local coverage.

That makes the cheapest incomplete bundle less interesting than the cheapest complete bundle.

Average Cost

$118/mo

Cheapest

$109/mo

Sacramento Kings

Most Expensive

$126/mo

Toronto Raptors

Local-market wrinkle

Your local team still determines whether you can get by with a cheap live-TV plan or need a specific RSN app.

What do your NBA teams cost?

Get an exact streaming cost breakdown based on your teams and location.

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

League averages compare every tracked NBA team on the same monthly cost basis.
Team pages stay separate because local rights and RSN availability create most of the variance.
The calculator is still the final answer once your zip code and team mix enter the picture.