The Philadelphia 76ers are heading into the 2025–2026 season with more questions than answers. Last season was supposed to be the breakthrough. The Sixers landed Paul George in free agency, hoping his veteran presence would finally push them past the second round. Instead, they limped to a 24–58 finish. Ouch.
George played just 41 games before undergoing knee surgery, and Joel Embiid—still the face of the franchise—was shut down in February after ongoing knee issues. The team’s planned “Big Three” only shared the court for a total of 15 games.
Now, with Embiid’s future uncertain and George’s contract weighing heavily, the Sixers are leaning on Tyrese Maxey and a young supporting cast to keep things afloat. Rookie VJ Edgecombe and second-year guard Jared McCain are expected to take on bigger roles, while Nick Nurse remains in charge and in the hot seat.
It’s going to be an unpredictable season in Philadelphia, but it’ll definitely be a compelling one. To help you watch Philadelphia 76ers basketball all year long, I’ve created this complete viewing guide. I break down all the channels you need below, from NBC Sports Philadelphia to the national networks.
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What channels have Philadelphia 76ers games?
You can watch all locally televised Sixers games on NBC Sports Philadelphia (NBCSP), which covers the vast majority of the regular season. If you’re an out-of-market fan, you can get those same broadcasts by subscribing to NBA League Pass.
Nationally, the team will appear on heavy hitters like ABC, ESPN, NBC, and NBA TV. These games are available nationwide on most major TV plans and are typically blacked out on NBA League Pass.
On top of that, a new slate of games will stream exclusively on other platforms. You’ll need Amazon Prime Video for various Thursday, Friday, and Saturday games, while Peacock is now the go-to for Monday night action and any NBC simulcasts.
Want radio coverage? The Philadelphia 76ers broadcast their games on 97.5 The Fanatic, while fans across Pennsylvania and parts of New Jersey can tune in through the Sixers Radio Network. You can also stream games without blackouts on NBA League Pass Audio.
2025–2026 Philadelphia 76ers TV schedule
The Philadelphia 76ers head into the 2025–2026 NBA season with a mix of uncertainty and quiet optimism. Joel Embiid is still recovering from knee surgery and is expected to miss the early stretch, while Paul George is also sidelined with his own knee rehab. After a tough 24–58 finish last season, the team is looking to reset and rebuild.
With their stars out, Tyrese Maxey steps into the spotlight, leading a younger, guard-heavy lineup. It’s a season to embrace the grind and anticipate a fierce resurgence. The Sixers may be down, but they’re not out—and they’ll play with the kind of heart that Philly fans never stop believing in.
Check out the complete Sixers TV schedule below, featuring game times and channel listings.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
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Preseason |
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| At New York Knicks | Thursday, Oct. 2 | 12:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Knicks | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 11:00 a.m. | TBA |
| Orlando Magic | Friday, Oct. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Friday, Oct. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
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October |
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| At Boston Celtics | Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Charlotte Hornets | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Orlando Magic | Monday, Oct. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Washington Wizards | Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Boston Celtics | Friday, Oct. 31 | 7:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
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November |
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| At Brooklyn Nets | Sunday, Nov. 2 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago Bulls | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Cleveland Cavaliers | Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Toronto Raptors | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Detroit Pistons | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Boston Celtics | Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC |
| At Detroit Pistons | Friday, Nov. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| LA Clippers | Monday, Nov. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Toronto Raptors | Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Milwaukee Bucks | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Miami Heat | Sunday, Nov. 23 | 1:00 p.m. | FDSSUN |
| Orlando Magic | Tuesday, Nov. 25 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC |
| At Brooklyn Nets | Friday, Nov. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Atlanta Hawks | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
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December |
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| Washington Wizards | Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Golden State Warriors | Thursday, Dec. 4 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Milwaukee Bucks | Friday, Dec. 5 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Knicks | Friday, Dec. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Dallas Mavericks | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Brooklyn Nets | Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago Bulls | Friday, Dec. 26 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Oklahoma City Thunder | Sunday, Dec. 28 | 3:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Memphis Grizzlies | Tuesday, Dec. 30 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC |
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January |
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| At Dallas Mavericks | Thursday, Jan. 1 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Knicks | Saturday, Jan. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Denver Nuggets | Monday, Jan. 5 | 8:30 p.m. | Peacock |
| Washington Wizards | Wednesday, Jan. 7 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Orlando Magic | Friday, Jan. 9 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Raptors | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Raptors | Monday, Jan. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Friday, Jan. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Indiana Pacers | Monday, Jan. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Phoenix Suns | Tuesday, Jan. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Houston Rockets | Thursday, Jan. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Knicks | Saturday, Jan. 24 | 3:00 p.m. | ABC |
| At Charlotte Hornets | Monday, Jan. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC |
| Sacramento Kings | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
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February |
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| At LA Clippers | Monday, Feb. 2 | 10:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Golden State Warriors | Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Los Angeles Lakers | Thursday, Feb. 5 | 10:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| At Phoenix Suns | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Portland Trail Blazers | Monday, Feb. 9 | 10:00 p.m. | KUNP 16 |
| New York Knicks | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Atlanta Hawks | Thursday, Feb. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At New Orleans Pelicans | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Minnesota Timberwolves | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Indiana Pacers | Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Miami Heat | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSSUN |
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March |
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| At Boston Celtics | Sunday, March 1 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| San Antonio Spurs | Tuesday, March 3 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC |
| Utah Jazz | Wednesday, March 4 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Atlanta Hawks | Saturday, March 7 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Cleveland Cavaliers | Monday, March 9 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Tuesday, March 10 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Detroit Pistons | Thursday, March 12 | 7:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Brooklyn Nets | Saturday, March 14 | 1:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Sunday, March 15 | 6:00 p.m. | KUNP 16 |
| At Denver Nuggets | Tuesday, March 17 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Sacramento Kings | Thursday, March 19 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Utah Jazz | Saturday, March 21 | 9:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Monday, March 23 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago Bulls | Wednesday, March 25 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Charlotte Hornets | Saturday, March 28 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Miami Heat | Monday, March 30 | 7:00 p.m. | Peacock |
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April |
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| At Washington Wizards | Wednesday, April 1 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Friday, April 3 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Detroit Pistons | Saturday, April 4 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At San Antonio Spurs | Monday, April 6 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Houston Rockets | Thursday, April 9 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Indiana Pacers | Friday, April 10 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Sunday, April 12 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching the Philadelphia 76ers
If you’re planning to follow the Sixers’ journey throughout the season, the best choice for a TV plan depends on where you live and how much coverage you want.
For fans in the Philadelphia area, YouTube TV stands out as the most complete all-in-one option. It includes NBC Sports Philadelphia for in-market broadcasts, along with national staples like ESPN, NBC, and NBA TV. For out-of-market fans, you can add NBA League Pass directly to your subscription. All plans also come with multiview capabilities and unlimited DVR storage, making it a fantastic package.
Of course, you’ll still need Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium to catch games exclusive to each platform under the NBA’s new media deal. If you want full-season access without missing anything, combining a robust service like YouTube TV with Prime Video and Peacock is the way to go.
Standalone in-market TV package for 76ers games
In a huge win for local cord-cutters, you can now stream NBC Sports Philadelphia directly through Peacock for $24.95 per month. The add-on is available for any Peacock base plan. All you need to do is verify you’re in the 76ers’ local TV territory by entering your zip code on Peacock’s NBC Sports RSN webpage.
This add-on isn’t just for basketball, either. It gives you 24/7 access to the main NBC Sports Philadelphia channel and its overflow network (NBCSP+). That means you’ll get most regular-season 76ers games, plus in-market coverage for the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) and Philadelphia Phillies (MLB).
From my perspective, this makes Peacock an essential app for any Philly sports fan. Since Peacock Premium is also the exclusive home for some national Monday night NBA games, you’re getting a ton of basketball coverage in one place. You’ll still need a way to get the other national channels, but this is a fantastic, streamlined foundation for your TV setup.
How to watch the Philadelphia 76ers for free
Catching Sixers games without paying upfront is totally doable if you know where to look. Streaming platforms like DIRECTV, Fubo, and YouTube TV all offer free trial periods that typically last several days to a week. And each carry national NBA networks like ESPN, ABC, and NBC, which means you can tune in to big matchups without spending a dime.
You can also pick up select games on ABC or NBC for free using a digital antenna. This is an especially great option for fans in cities and their surrounding suburbs, where broadcast signals are strongest. To see a full list of the channels available in your area, I recommend using tools like the FCC’s DTV Reception Maps or Antenna Direct’s TV Transmitter Locator.
How to watch the Philadelphia 76ers FAQ
Where can I stream 76ers games?
The best way to stream 76ers games is with a live TV streaming service that offers NBC Sports Philadelphia, like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV. Peacock also offers the channel as an RSN add-on. But out-of-market fans will need an NBA League Pass subscription for the most coverage.
Can I watch 76ers games from outside the US?
Yes, NBA League Pass is available internationally and lets you stream most games live. Some countries offer localized broadcasters, too. Just be mindful of time zone differences and regional blackout rules, which may affect access to certain games depending on your location and local media agreements.
Are 76ers games available in virtual reality?
Yes, you can stream select NBA games in virtual reality through platforms like Meta Quest. While not every 76ers game is included, you can visit our NBA on Meta Quest guide for a complete list of live VR games planned for this season.
Who are the TV announcers for the Philadelphia 76ers?
For local broadcasts on NBC Sports Philadelphia, the 76ers have a fantastic and energetic broadcast booth. Kate Scott primarily handles play-by-play commentary, with color analysis from former player Alaa Abdelnaby.
How can I watch 76ers preseason games?
Sixers preseason games typically air on NBC Sports Philadelphia for in-market fans. For out-of-market viewers, preseason games are often available with an NBA League Pass subscription.
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