Thanksgiving is a holiday for turkey and football. But Black Friday, at least for me, is dedicated to watching exciting NBA action while kicking back with some tasty leftovers.
Luckily, there are plenty of NBA games to choose from the day after Thanksgiving. So if you’ve already done your shopping for Black Friday deals and are wondering how to get your basketball on, you’ve come to the right place.
In this guide, I’ll help you figure out what NBA games are airing on Black Friday and how to watch them.
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What channels have NBA Black Friday games?
Nine of the 11 NBA games on Black Friday will air on local channels or regional sports networks. The remaining two will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
Pro tip: Out-of-market fans can access non-national NBA games with NBA League Pass.
2025 NBA Black Friday TV schedule
More than two-thirds of the NBA is playing the day after Thanksgiving. So grab some leftover turkey, make yourself a heaping sandwich, and settle in to a night full of basketball.
Check out the full NBA on Black Friday schedule below. I’ve got the Lakers-Mavericks game circled on my calendar because I expect Luka Doncic to go crazy on his former team. The game between the Nuggets and the Spurs should also be an absolute doozy.
| Game | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | FDSOH, FDSSE |
| Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets | 7:30 p.m. | NBCSP, YES |
| Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets | 7:30 p.m. | Chicago Sports Network, FDSSE |
| Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons | 7:30 p.m. | FDSFL, FDSDET |
| Washington Wizards at Indiana Pacers | 7:30 p.m. | Monumental Sports Network, FDSIN |
| Milwaukee Bucks at New York Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Phoenix Suns at Oklahoma City Thunder | 9:30 p.m. | 3TV/AFS, FDSOK |
| San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets | 9:30 p.m. | KENS, Altidude |
| Sacramento Kings at Utah Jazz | 9:30 p.m. | NBC Sports California, KJZZ |
| Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers | 10:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Clippers | 10:00 p.m. | FDSSE, FDSSC |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching NBA Black Friday games
Three options exist for fans who want to watch NBA games on Black Friday—the local way, the national way, and the out-of-market way. I detail which services you’ll need for each scenario below.
And remember: You can always combine these services in whichever way you want to watch as many NBA games as possible.
DIRECTV ($89.99–$169.99/mo.)
Local NBA fans will be best served by signing up for DIRECTV satellite service or Stream with DIRECTV. It comes with the largest number of regional sports networks of any TV service out there, with Fubo being a close second.
Most NBA games on Black Friday are on an RSN, and many of those are somewhere under the FanDuel Sports Network umbrella. Also, if you get the streaming version of DIRECTV, you can try it free for five days.
Amazon Prime Video ($8.99–$17.98/mo.)
Two games will stream on Amazon Prime Video on Black Friday, and they’re considered marquee matchups. So if you consider yourself a hardcore NBA fan, you’ll want to make sure you have access to the streamer.
Prime Video also features a multitude of original movies and TV shows. And for NFL fans, Thursday Night Football streams exclusively on the platform, as does the Black Friday Game. It’s a robust hub of various types of entertainment that stretches far beyond the NBA on Black Friday.
NBA League Pass ($16.99–$24.99/mo.)
For fans who live in different markets of their favorite teams, NBA League Pass is a move more clutch than Michael Jordan’s crossover that led to the game-winner against the Utah Jazz in the 1998 Finals.
Not only will you get to watch your team on Black Friday, but you can also watch replays of any other game you missed that day. League Pass is available as an add-on through Amazon Prime Video and DIRECTV.
How to watch NBA Black Friday games for free
The best way to get any of the November 28 NBA games free is by using free trials.
DIRECTV has a five-day free streaming trial for new customers, while Amazon Prime Video has a 30-day free trial. Both of those give you plenty of time to sign up, watch a lot of Black Friday basketball, and take the services for a spin before committing financially.
Prime Video also offers a seven-day free trial of NBA League Pass.
How to watch NBA Black Friday games FAQ
When is Black Friday 2025?
Black Friday in 2025 is on Friday, November 28.
How many NBA games are on Black Friday?
Black Friday will feature 11 NBA games between 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET.
What sports happen on Black Friday?
Amazon Prime Video will feature golf, NFL, and NBA games on Black Friday. Other leagues playing are the NHL, college football, and college basketball.
Can I stream NBA Black Friday games?
Yes, you can stream NBA games on Black Friday with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Stream with DIRECTV, or NBA League Pass.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com sports writer, Alex Vejar, reviewed this season’s Black Friday NBA schedule. He then researched traditional and streaming TV providers to assess which ones would give fans the most comprehensive access to watching those games, and made his recommendations based on that information.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
