Los Angeles Lakers 2026–27 TV Schedule
Every game, every network — and exactly what it costs to watch.
The Los Angeles Lakers tip off the 2026–27 season at home against the Golden State Warriors on Oct 21. Of their 82 games, 40 are national broadcasts — 13 games on ESPN/ABC, 11 on NBC/Peacock, 10 on Prime Video, and 6 on NBA TV — while the remaining 40 air locally. Local games air on Spectrum SportsNet. National games land on ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, and Prime Video in year two of the NBA's new media deals, and out-of-market fans can stream every non-national game with NBA League Pass.
Schedule, channels and prices updated
In the Los Angeles market
Outside the market
List prices, subscribing only in the months with national games and cancelling in between. League Pass is $109.99 for the season. Already have Amazon Prime? Subtract that line. “+ local TV” means you also need a cable, live-TV or direct subscription that carries the local channel.
What channel is the Los Angeles Lakers game on?
Of their 80 scheduled games, 40 on Spectrum SportsNet, 10 on Prime, 8 on ESPN, 7 on NBC, 6 on NBA TV, 5 on ABC and 4 on Peacock. The schedule above lists the channel for every game.
How can I watch the Los Angeles Lakers without cable?
40 local games air on Spectrum SportsNet. Without cable, look for a live-TV streaming service that carries Spectrum SportsNet, or subscribe to Spectrum SportsNet+ directly. National games need ESPN Unlimited in Oct, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr ($159.95), Peacock in Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb ($31.96), Prime Video in Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr ($63), NBA TV in Nov, Dec, Jan ($29.97) — about $284.88 if you subscribe only in those months, while 12 games on ABC and NBC are free with an antenna.
How can I watch the Lakers out of market?
NBA League Pass streams every non-national Lakers game if you live outside the Los Angeles market — $109.99 for the season this season. National games are blacked out on League Pass, so add those services in the months they air.
How much does it cost to watch every Lakers game?
About $284.88 plus local TV in the Los Angeles market, or about $394.87 outside it, using list prices and subscribing only in the months with games.
When does the Lakers season start?
The Los Angeles Lakers open on Oct 21 at home against the Golden State Warriors, and their regular season runs through Apr 11.
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