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NBA Playoffs 2026 on TV in the UK: Coverage, schedule and live stream

Your complete guide to watching the NBA Playoffs 2026 in the UK, featuring a full TV schedule of games coming up.

New York Knicks basketball player Jalen Brunson, in white and orange uniform, dribbles on court in the NBA.

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Published: Tuesday, 2 June 2026 at 9:00 am

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Playtime is over. The NBA Playoffs are strictly business as the league's best battle it out for a shot at a championship.

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Just two teams remain in the annual hunt for a ring. The New York Knicks were the first to punch their ticket for the NBA Finals, where they will take on the San Antonio Spurs.

New York expects, with the Knicks gunning for their first title since 1973.

But it's the Spurs – led by Wemby – that are the favourites after beating holders Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals.

The NBA Playoffs are basketball at its very best. The good news for fans in the UK is that there will be extensive coverage – all the way through to the NBA Finals.

Radio Times brings you the complete NBA Playoffs 2026 UK TV schedule, including every game you can watch live in the UK.

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NBA Playoffs 2026 schedule

All UK time. Subject to change.

June

Thursday 4 June

Saturday 6 June

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Tuesday 9 June

Thursday 11 June

NBA Playoffs 2026 TV rights in the UK

Sky Sports and Amazon Prime Video are the primary linear broadcasters for the NBA in the UK – and will have extensive coverage of the playoffs.

Every match will also be available via NBA League Pass.

Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month.

Sky Sports customers can live stream the NBA via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.

You can also watch the match via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99).

New customers can sign up for a free Amazon Prime 30-day free trial, which usually costs £8.99 per month or £95 per year.

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Ned Holmes

Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.

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