2026 Season Guide

What Every NBA Fan Needs
for the 2026 Season

National Basketball Association fans average about $118/mo, with the league ranging from Sacramento Kings at $109/mo to Toronto Raptors at $126/mo.

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.

Why this season feels different

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

Where local rights still dominate

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

Most expensive NBA teams

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Last reviewed April 4, 2026

NBA 2026 guidance focuses on the current rights mix rather than long-run historical averages.
Season pages highlight the expensive end of the league because that is where most shopping pain shows up first.
Use the calculator when you want the season narrative translated into a real plan for your location.