NBC Is Stealing Games From Cable! Here’s How To Watch Every NBA on Peacock Matchup
Here’s everything you need to know about the NBA on NBC and its streaming home on Peacock Premium.
The NBA on NBC is entering its second year back in our lives. And because NBC has its own streaming service, Peacock is coming in hot with its own NBA action during the 2026-2027 season.
From marquee matchups to innovative, experimental analysis, Peacock Premium is a layup NBA fans can’t miss this season. As an NBA fan myself, I made this all-inclusive watch guide so you can check out every game on Peacock Premium and scope out the NBC Sports broadcast crew.
Why is the NBA on Peacock?
In 2024, the NBA finalized a new 11-year media deal that replaced TNT with NBC and Peacock. It also re-upped its relationship with ESPN and ABC, and added Amazon Prime Video.
The best part of the deal? The return of the famed “Roundball Rock“! And perhaps another “SNL” parody.
Peacock will stream about 100 regular-season games this season, many of which will also air on NBC. Mondays will generally be reserved for Peacock exclusives, and those will be simulcast on NBC Sports Network.
Peacock Premium will again stream NBA All-Star Weekend in February 2027. Plus, there’s sure to be a slew of NBA postseason action on the streaming service.
Must-see matchups on Peacock this season
The NBA is full of fun storylines this season, and you can watch so many of them unfold on Peacock Premium. Every month, there’s at least one can’t-miss game on the streaming service, whether it’s an exclusive or an NBC simulcast.
Check out the full NBA on Peacock schedule below.
2026-2027 NBA on Peacock schedule
Meet the NBA on Peacock team
I firmly believe watching NBA games on Peacock — or NBC, for that matter — will be entertaining and informative.
The main broadcasting team will feature former Lakers point guard Derek Fisher, former NBA veteran Austin Rivers, former Boston Celtics forward Brian Scalabrine, former No. 1 pick Brad Daugherty, and former NBA and international player Robbie Hummel. This lineup offers a mix of fiery personality (Scalabrine) and measured, smart basketball IQ (Fisher and Rivers).
You also have Mike Tirico as the lead play-by-play voice for big games. He’ll be joined by a rotating team of other great announcers, including Noah Eagle, Terry Gannon, and Michael Grady.
Recently, NBC announced that former coach Doc Rivers — father of Austin — will join the analyst team.
I’m confident that NBA fans will be in great hands, and newer fans will learn a lot from this cast of characters.
Other sports on Peacock
Peacock Premium isn’t just for the NBA aficionados out there. The platform actually offers a pretty solid suite of live sports.
Arguably, the most popular of those offerings is Sunday Night Football. NFL fans have been familiar with this for decades. But in recent years, Peacock has streamed all SNF games and select NFL exclusives. Adding the NBA gives fans a place year-round to watch a major sport on Sundays.
There used to be WWE Premium Live Events on Peacock, but those moved to ESPN in a new deal. Still, Peacock will stream four WWE main events every year on Saturdays.
These offerings feel limited in scope, but there’s plenty of volume here to satisfy many sports fans who look to Peacock for live programming. And don’t forget that Peacock carries the Olympics, plus select Premier League matches and PGA Tour events.
NBA on Peacock FAQ
Is the NBA Cup on Peacock?
No, the NBA Cup will not be streamed on Peacock. Instead, Amazon Prime Video will exclusively stream the knockout rounds of the NBA’s in-season tournament.
Does Peacock have NBA?
Yes, there will be about 100 NBA games available to stream on Peacock Premium in the 2026-2027 season. Any games broadcast on NBC will stream there. Plus, Peacock Premium will have several exclusive games throughout the season.
What basketball does Peacock have?
Beyond marquee NBA games, Peacock Premium also streams exclusive men's and women's Big Ten basketball matchups. Additionally, the streaming service now carries several WNBA games.
What Peacock plans have NBA games?
Fans who want to watch live sports, including the NBA, on Peacock need at least the Premium plan, which costs $12.99 per month.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com Junior Sports Writer, Alex Vejar, researched Peacock’s offering of NBA games for the 2026-2027 season, including games simulcast on NBC. He confirmed the schedule and broadcasters through multiple official channels. He then gave his informed opinion, analyzing the anticipated viewing experience for fans.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
