The Brooklyn Nets have spent the last few seasons walking off the hangover from the biggest “what if” in recent NBA history. The superstar trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden was supposed to bring rings, and yet all it delivered was one playoff series win and a full-on roster reset.
But 2025 feels different. Brooklyn isn’t trying to sell you on a big three anymore. They’re betting on something less flashy but far more stable: development, depth, and smart front office moves.
They’ve stocked up on first-round picks, added intriguing pieces like Terance Mann, and re-signed core contributors like Day’Ron Sharpe while still leaving the door open for Cam Thomas to shine—or get flipped. Don’t call it a comeback (yet), but the Nets are finally starting to look like a team with direction. And that makes them one of the more compelling squads to watch this season.
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What channels have Brooklyn Nets games?
The Brooklyn Nets’ 2025–2026 season will be broadcast across a new and expanded mix of local, national, and streaming channels/platforms.
- Locally: Fans in the New York area can watch most Nets games on YES Network and The Gotham Sports App.
- Nationally: Nets broadcasts will air nationwide on ABC and ESPN, with NBC’s new Sunday Night Basketball and regional broadcasts also offering select matchups.
- Streaming: For exclusive streaming games, you’ll need Amazon Prime Video for Thursday and Friday matchups, as well as the NBA Cup and NBA Play-In Tournament. Meanwhile, Peacock will carry Monday night NBA games and all games that air on NBC.
For fans outside the New York market, NBA League Pass remains the best option for watching out-of-market games not nationally televised, though blackout rules still apply.
Want radio coverage? The Brooklyn Nets games are broadcast live on WFAN 660 AM and 101.9 FM in New York. Chris Carrino and Tim Capstraw handle the play-by-play and commentary. You can also stream games without blackouts via NBA League Pass Audio for $9.99.
Best TV plans for watching the Brooklyn Nets
Thanks to the NBA’s newly expanded media rights deal, the best TV option to stay locked in must have a combo of regional and national access. Of course, that all depends on where you’re tuning in from.
Stream with DIRECTV and Fubo are my top picks for Nets fans because they both include YES Network for local broadcasts and cover the major national NBA channels like ESPN, NBC, and NBA TV. YouTube TV is often my go-to for NBA coverage, but the platform dropped YES Network in 2020 due to a contract dispute. Fortunately, DIRECTV and Fubo offer unlimited DVR storage and the option to add NBA League Pass for out-of-market coverage.
No matter which service you choose, you’ll still need Amazon Prime Video and Peacock for their streaming exclusives.
Standalone in-market TV package for Nets games
For in-market fans, the Gotham Sports App is the best option you have at your disposal. At $24.99 per month or $239.99 per year, it offers direct access to YES Network, so it’s the standalone option for watching Brooklyn Nets games without a traditional cable subscription. The app is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and most web browsers, so fans have flexibility across devices.
The Gotham Sports App consolidates content from both YES Network and MSG Networks, streamlining the viewing experience for fans of multiple New York teams. Subscribers get access to live games, enhanced stats, loyalty rewards, and interactive features—all in one place.
2025–2026 Brooklyn Nets TV schedule
The Brooklyn Nets are due for a shake-up. I mean, with all the unfortunate injuries and trades that have taken place, the East is wide open, and it’s an opportunity to get down to business.
Brooklyn has several chances to establish themselves, from facing tough conference teams to making a run in the Play-In Tournament and hopefully, the postseason. Whether you’re watching from home or at Barclays Center, the 2025–2026 season promises a packed calendar of thrilling basketball and nationally televised showdowns.
Check out the full 2025–2026 Nets TV schedule below. I’ll update this page as more game times and channel listings become available.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
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Preseason |
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| Hapoel Jerusalem | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 8:00 p.m. | YES Network |
| Phoenix Suns (NBA China Games in Macao) | Friday, Oct. 10 | 8:00 a.m. | TBA |
| At Phoenix Suns (NBA China Games in Macao) | Sunday, Oct. 12 | 7:00 a.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Raptors | Friday, Oct. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | YES Network |
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October |
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| At Charlotte Hornets | Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Friday, Oct. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At San Antonio Spurs | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 2:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Houston Rockets | Monday, Oct. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Atlanta Hawks | Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
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November |
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| Philadelphia 76ers | Sunday, Nov. 2 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Monday, Nov. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| At Indiana Pacers | Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Detroit Pistons | Friday, Nov. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Knicks | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Toronto Raptors | Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Orlando Magic | Friday, Nov. 14 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Washington Wizards | Sunday, Nov. 16 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Boston Celtics | Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Boston Celtics | Friday, Nov. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Raptors | Sunday, Nov. 23 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Knicks | Monday, Nov. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Friday, Nov. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Milwaukee Bucks | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
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December |
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| Charlotte Hornets | Monday, Dec. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago Bulls | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Utah Jazz | Thursday, Dec. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Miami Heat | Thursday, Dec. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSSUN |
| Toronto Raptors | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Philadelphia 76ers | Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Minnesota Timberwolves | Saturday, Dec. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Golden State Warriors | Monday, Dec. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
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January |
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| Houston Rockets | Thursday, Jan. 1 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Washington Wizards | Friday, Jan. 2 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Denver Nuggets | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 3:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Orlando Magic | Wednesday, Jan. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| LA Clippers | Friday, Jan. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Memphis Grizzlies | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 3:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Dallas Mavericks | Monday, Jan. 12 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At New Orleans Pelicans | Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago Bulls | Friday, Jan. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| At Chicago Bulls | Sunday, Jan. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Phoenix Suns | Monday, Jan. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Knicks | Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Boston Celtics | Friday, Jan. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At LA Clippers | Sunday, Jan. 25 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Phoenix Suns | Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Denver Nuggets | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Utah Jazz | Friday, Jan. 30 | 9:30 p.m. | TBA |
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February |
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| At Detroit Pistons | Sunday, Feb. 1 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Orlando Magic | Thursday, Feb. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Washington Wizards | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago Bulls | Monday, Feb. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Indiana Pacers | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Cleveland Cavaliers | Thursday, Feb. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Oklahoma City Thunder | Friday, Feb. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Atlanta Hawks | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 3:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Dallas Mavericks | Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| San Antonio Spurs | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Boston Celtics | Friday, Feb. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
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March |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | Sunday, March 1 | 3:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Miami Heat | Tuesday, March 3 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSSUN |
| At Miami Heat | Thursday, March 5 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSSUN |
| At Detroit Pistons | Saturday, March 7 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Monday, March 9 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Detroit Pistons | Tuesday, March 10 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Atlanta Hawks | Thursday, March 12 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Philadelphia 76ers | Saturday, March 14 | 1:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Monday, March 16 | 7:30 p.m. | KUNP 16 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Wednesday, March 18 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Knicks | Friday, March 20 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Sacramento Kings | Sunday, March 22 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Portland Trail Blazers | Monday, March 23 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16 |
| At Golden State Warriors | Wednesday, March 25 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Los Angeles Lakers | Friday, March 27 | 10:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Sacramento Kings | Sunday, March 29 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Charlotte Hornets | Tuesday, March 31 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
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April |
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| Atlanta Hawks | Friday, April 3 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Washington Wizards | Sunday, April 5 | 3:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Tuesday, April 7 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Indiana Pacers | Thursday, April 9 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Milwaukee Bucks | Friday, April 10 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Raptors | Sunday, April 12 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
How to watch the Brooklyn Nets for free
Watching Brooklyn Nets games without spending a dime is possible if you take advantage of free trial offers and over-the-air access. Start with free trials from streaming platforms like DIRECTV, Fubo, and YouTube TV since each offers access to national broadcasters. These trials typically last from three to seven days, giving fans a solid shot to catch high-interest games at no cost.
If you’re located in the New York metro area, you might also be able to watch select games on ABC and NBC using a digital antenna, especially as the NBA’s new deal adds more free-to-air broadcasts. And don’t forget the NBA App, which sometimes features complimentary game streams and radio coverage for national matchups. Just double-check blackout rules because they might affect real-time access.
How to watch the Brooklyn Nets FAQ
Do I need cable to watch the Nets on YES Network?
No, you don’t need a cable subscription to watch YES Network. You can stream the regional sports network through services like DIRECTV and Fubo. The channel is also available as a standalone streaming subscription through The Gotham Sports App.
What’s the best streaming service for Brooklyn Nets games?
DIRECTV’s streaming service currently stands out for its extensive Brooklyn Nets coverage. It includes YES Network for local broadcasts alongside national channels like ESPN, NBC, and NBA TV. The service also offers the NBA League Pass add-on and a cloud DVR, making it a favorite among fans who don’t want to miss a game.
Can I watch the Brooklyn Nets on YES National?
No, YES Network’s national feed doesn’t show live Brooklyn Nets games beyond the New York TV market due to blackout restrictions. That’s where NBA League Pass steps in to provide out-of-market game access. Still, YES National carries other Nets programming—including studio shows and documentaries.
Who’s the head coach for the Brooklyn Nets?
As of the 2025 season, the Brooklyn Nets are coached by Jordi Fernández, who stepped in to lead the team with a defense-first philosophy and a strong background in player development. His approach has been pivotal in reshaping the team's post-trade era identity.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com Contributing Writer, Creshonda Smith, spent dozens of hours sifting through broadcast schedules, blackout rules, team changes, and platform quirks to bring Brooklyn Nets fans a viewing blueprint.
She reviewed every matchup, confirmed every channel, and vetted every TV service. This is because our editorial team is passionate about giving you the tools to stay connected to the Nets all season long, so you know exactly where and when to tune in.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
