NBA opens free streaming access for Friday night Prime broadcasts

Paul George makes his home debut at 7 p.m. ET on Prime.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 59m1 min read

Special delivery! If you're not a Prime member, you can also watch tonight's games for free directly on https://t.co/tKs Via @NBA on X

What happened: Non-subscribers can stream Friday night's 2026-27 regular-season NBA games directly without an active Prime membership. The national broadcast window tips off at 7 p.m. ET and features Paul George in his home debut.

Why it matters: Dropping the subscription barrier expands the national audience for an early-season showcase on the league's streaming partner. George enters the Friday night spotlight after crediting his offseason trade with restoring his love for the game.

By the numbers: Paul George recorded 38 points and 5 steals in his 2026-27 regular-season opener.

What to watch: Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET with complimentary direct streaming enabled for the Friday night slate.

Sources

@NBA 2026-10-23T21:05:00.602160+00:00

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