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Meta Brings Live NBA Games to VR

Basketball fans can now watch 52 live NBA games—plus WNBA, G League, 2K League and more—in virtual reality via Meta Quest.

Is the future of live, televised basketball in virtual reality? Meta’s bettin’ on it.

On Wednesday, October 23, Facebook’s parent company announced that 52 free live NBA games will stream in virtual reality via Meta Quest’s Xtadium and Meta Horizon Worlds. All NBA games in Xtadium will be available in 180-degree VR.

The games began streaming on Meta in Week 1 of the 2024–2025 NBA season.

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Basketball content on Meta

Meta Quest brings an immersive NBA experience to fans during the 2024–2025 season with a lineup of 52 live games. But the excitement doesn’t stop there. The VR platform offers a suite of basketball-centric features to elevate your virtual courtside perspective:

  • Host watch parties
  • Buy licensed team apparel in the Meta Avatar Store (yay, expensive virch-merch!)
  • Watch game highlights, recaps, and archival content
  • Play interactive mini-games
  • Watch NBA League Pass with a mixed-reality experience (requires an NBA League Pass subscription)

Beyond the NBA, Meta carries 20 WNBA games per season. It also hosts select NBA G League and NBA 2K League matchups.

How to watch the NBA on Meta Quest

Watching NBA games in VR comes with a prerequisite—you’ll need a Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, or Meta Quest Pro headset. Sure, the NBA games are free to stream, but the required gear is a significant investment. List prices for the three headsets range from $299.99 to $999.99.

Once you have a headset, download the free Xtadium app from the Meta Quest Store. Load up the app and take your metaverse avatar to the game.

Pro tip: NBA League Pass subscribers can log in via the NBA Arena in Meta Horizon Worlds to enjoy additional games. However, local and national blackouts still apply in the metaverse.

Meta Quest 2024–2025 NBA schedule

Game Date Time (ET)
October
Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks Oct. 25, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Chicago Bulls Oct. 26, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic Oct. 28, 2024 7:00 p.m.
November
Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets Nov. 2, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Lakers at Detroit Pistons Nov. 4, 2024 7:30 p.m.
Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs Nov. 7, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Phoenix Suns at Utah Jazz Nov. 12, 2024 9:00 p.m.
Miami Heat at Indiana Pacers Nov. 15, 2024 7:00 p.m.
Denver Nuggets at Memphis Grizzlies Nov. 19, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards Nov. 22, 2024 7:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Clippers at Philadelphia 76ers Nov. 24, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Houston Rockets at Minnesota Timberwolves Nov. 26, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Orlando Magic at Brooklyn Nets Nov. 29, 2024 7:30 p.m.
December
Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers Dec. 1, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets Dec. 3, 2024 7:00 p.m.
Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Saints Dec. 5, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors Dec. 8, 2024 8:30 p.m.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Miami Heat Dec. 20, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Miami Heat at Orlando Magic Dec. 26, 2024 7:00 p.m.
Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns Dec. 27, 2024 9:00 p.m.
Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls Dec. 28, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Boston Celtics Dec. 29, 2024 6:00 p.m.
January
San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets Jan. 3, 2025 9:00 p.m.
New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls Jan. 4, 2025 8:00 p.m.
Dallas Mavericks at Memphis Grizzlies Jan. 6, 2025 8:00 p.m.
Golden State Warriors at Indiana Pacers Jan. 10, 2025 7:00 p.m.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Minnesota Timberwolves Jan. 18, 2025 9:00 p.m.
Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks Jan. 19, 2025 7:00 p.m.
Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Hornets Jan. 24, 2025 7:00 p.m.
Orlando Magic at Miami Heat Jan. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.
February
Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors Feb. 2, 2025 3:30 p.m.
Milwaukee Bucks at Oklahoma City Thunder Feb. 3, 2025 8:00 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Los Angeles Lakers Feb. 8, 2025 4:00 p.m.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Cleveland Cavaliers Feb. 10, 2025 7:00 p.m.
Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls Feb. 22, 2025 5:00 p.m.
Denver Nuggets at Indiana Pacers Feb. 24, 2025 7:00 p.m.
March
Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder Mar. 3, 2025 8:00 p.m.
Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs Mar. 10, 2025 8:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Clippers at Atlanta Hawks Mar. 14, 2025 7:30 p.m.
Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers Mar. 16, 2025 6:00 p.m.
New York Knicks at Charlotte Hornets Mar. 20, 2025 7:00 p.m.
Golden State Warriors at Atlanta Hawks Mar. 22, 2025 7:00 p.m.
Denver Nuggets at Houston Rockets Mar. 23, 2025 7:00 p.m.
Dallas Mavericks at Brooklyn Nets Mar. 24, 2025 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls Mar. 27, 2025 8:00 p.m.
New York Knicks at Milwaukee Bucks Mar. 28, 2025 8:00 p.m.
Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers Mar. 29, 2025 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Clippers at Orlando Magic Mar. 31, 2025 7:00 p.m.
April
New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks Apr. 5, 2025 3:00 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Denver Nuggets Apr. 6, 2025 8:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Clippers at Sacramento Kings Apr. 11, 2025 10:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers Apr. 13, 2025 3:30 p.m.

*Geo-restrictions apply. Games not available in all regions, and viewers located near the physical event may be unable to view it based on localized restrictions. Xtadium is only available in the U.S.

†Schedule subject to change.

NBA in Meta Quest FAQ

How much does the NBA VR cost?

NBA VR games are free to watch, but you’ll need a Meta Quest headset to unlock access. The newer Meta Quest 3S is the cheapest headset—typically priced at $299.99. You can also watch more NBA games in VR with an NBA League Pass subscription ($16.99–$24.99/mo.).

Does Oculus have NBA 2K?

The core NBA 2K video game series isn’t available on Meta Quest, but Oculus Rift users can get the NBA 2KVR Experience game. Live NBA 2K League matches are also available to stream via Xtadium and NBA Arena in Meta Horizon Worlds.

Are NBA VR games free

Yes, select NBA games are free to watch in virtual reality. However, you’ll need a compatible Meta Quest headset to tune in.

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