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| π Friday, April 10, 2026
Highlights:
- Prime Sports announces first-ever national television schedule for their inaugural 2026 "NBA on Prime" season.
- A 64-game package for Prime's first-ever national NBA Summer Series streaming experience.
- "NBA on Prime" launches with a star-studded Friday night doubleheader on June 19. Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics compete against Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks at 7:30 PM ET, followed by a Western Conference duel in Southern California as Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves play Luka DonΔiΔ and the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:00 PM ET.
- "NBA on Prime" holds exclusive broadcast rights to the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup (June-August) and the 2026 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament (October).
- Catch the 2026 NBA Berlin Game and 2026 London Game exclusively on Prime Video this September!
- Prime Video's NBA coverage will feature a deep, robust group of game and studio commentators.
It's the dawning of a new era in NBA basketball coverage as Prime Sports announced their 2026 NBA Summer Series regular season broadcast schedule. Prime will launch their NBA coverage with a star-studded Opening Week doubleheader on Friday, June 19. The Celtics play the Knicks in an Atlantic Division matchup at 7:30 PM ET, followed by a Timberwolves vs. Lakers Western Conference confrontation at 10:00 PM ET. Prime Video flexes their muscle with a 64-game broadcast schedule in their first season carrying live NBA: Summer Series games. NBA on Prime Pregame presented by CarMax gets the night's coverage going at 7:00 PM ET, and NBA Nightcap presented by Walmart hits the air after the last game of the evening.
Ian Eagle will call play-by-play for the NBA on Prime's Celtics vs. Knicks opener, joined by former NBA head coach Stan Van Gundy and reporter Cassidy Hubbarth. Kevin Harlan provides commentary for Timberwolves vs. Lakers with Hall of Famers Candace Parker and Dwyane Wade, joined by reporter Allie Clifton.
Each game night on Prime, you can enjoy a 30-minute pregame program to prepare you for the night's hoops with the NBA on Prime Pregame Show presented by CarMax, live from Amazon's Culver City, California studios. Prime's post game show is NBA Nightcap presented by Walmart, a one-hour post game show that features player interviews and lively conversations about the games and their impact moving forward. In between doubleheaders, Prime will fill the gaps with "The Crossover presented by Toyota", continuing NBA on Prime's live coverage from the studio. Taylor Rooks hosts Prime's studio programming this summer, working with Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki, three-time NBA champion Udonis Haslem, six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin, and insider Chris Haynes. Furthermore, Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, Hall of Famer Candace Parker, Hall of Famer Steve Nash, are also set to hang out in the studio during the 2025-26 season, alternating between game and studio assignments. Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton and 76ers guard Kyle Lowry have joined Prime's coverage as "player correspondents" with both making regular contributions throughout the season. Rounding out Prime's studio team are 17-year NBA veteran Rudy Gay, five-time NBA All-Star John Wall, & WNBA Hall of Famer Swin Cash.
“We’re thrilled to tip off Prime Video's inaugural NBA season with such an exceptional lineup of games," said Jay Marine, Global Head of Sports, Prime Video. "From iconic rivalries, competitive conference matchups and the high-stakes action of the Emirates NBA Cup, we are excited to bring the most compelling stories and stars to fans all season long. We look forward to delivering our own unique basketball coverage to Prime customers around the globe that both educates and informs fans and celebrates the game at the highest level.”
2026 Emirates NBA Cup:
NBA Cup Group Play action gets underway on Friday, June 26 with five consecutive weeks of important Group Play activity on Friday evenings, totaling 10 games. Notable 2026 Emirates NBA Cup games on Prime include the 76ers welcoming the Celtics in Atlantic Division play on June 26, Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets playing Keldon Johnson and the San Antonio Spurs plus Nikola Jokic's Nuggets against Stephen Curry's Warriors on July 3, Heat-Knicks on July 10, & the defending Eastern Conference champion Pacers taking on the Cavaliers on July 17.
2026 Emirates NBA Cup Group Play action comes to an end on Friday, July 24 with an exciting doubleheader on tap. First up, the Milwaukee Bucks travel to New York to compete against the New York Knicks at 7:30 PM ET. Then, two teams forever linked by the Luka DonΔiΔ trade link up as the Dallas Mavericks duel with the Los Angeles Lakers out West at 10:00 PM ET. Following this day, the Knockout Round brackets will be set in the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup.
As previously mentioned, Prime Video is set to present all seven Knockout Round games — Quarterfinals (Aug. 4 and Aug. 5), Semifinals (Aug. 8), and Championship Game (Aug. 11). Prime will have on-site coverage from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, for the semifinals and championship game.
High-Profile Matchups:
The 2025-26 NBA on Prime features a loaded slate of games set to captivate you from beginning to end. Legendary franchises will collide under the primetime spotlight as the Los Angeles Lakers face the Boston Celtics on Friday, July 31 at 7:00 PM ET, followed by 2025 NBA Draft No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks square off with 2025 Kia NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder at 9:30 PM ET.
Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have 8 Prime appearances this season, including significant matchups against the Thunder (Aug. 28), Knicks (Sept. 10) & Suns (Oct. 1). John Collins and the Los Angeles Clippers, along with Dorian Finney-Smith and the Houston Rockets, each receive 7 NBA on Prime national broadcasts this summer. Derrick White and the Boston Celtics have six NBA on Prime telecasts in 2026, including a marquee matchup against off-season acquisition Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Saturday, June 27 at 7:00 PM ET.
Four-time NBA champion LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to appear on Prime six teams during the summer.
Prime is your home for TWO "Battle of L.A" matchups when the Lakers and Clippers play each other at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on Saturday, August 15 and Thursday, September 17.
Global Reach:
Prime Video heads overseas to bring viewers exclusive coverage of the 2026 Berlin and London Games on Thursday, September 10 and Sunday, September 13, respectively. The 2025-26 NBA on Prime schedule also has nine Saturday afternoon and/or evening windows, furnishing viewers worldwide instant access to several top global stars, including Moe and Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic (Bulls-Magic on June 20), Pascal Siakam of the Indiana Pacers (Bulls-Pacers on July 25), Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs (Spurs-Hornets on September 26 and Mavericks-Spurs on October 3),
2026 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament:
For the first time ever, Prime Video exclusively streams the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament. The 2026 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament features six games that will be played on Prime on October 6, October 7, & October 9. The tournament showcases teams No. 7 through No. 10 in each conference battling for the last two remaining playoff berths (No. 7 seed and No. 8 seed).
Viewers in the U.S. can watch the NBA on Prime and NBA League Pass across hundreds of compatible devices, streaming from the web or by using the Prime Video app on smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, game consoles and smart TVs. For a complete list of compatible devices, visit amazon.com/howtostream.
For up-to-date information regarding Prime Video’s NBA coverage, visit the NBA on Prime page on Prime Video and follow @NBAonPrime on X (Twitter), Instagram and TikTok.
Check out a comprehensive overview of Prime Video's 2026 NBA Summer Series regular-season broadcast update. Periodic updates to this page will be made when appropriate throughout the season.
- NBA: Summer Series — 2026 "NBA on Prime" Regular Season Broadcast Schedule (All Times ET and Subject to Change)
⯀ Regular Season:
|| ● Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth):
. Celtics at Knicks - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET - Ian Eagle, Stan Van Gundy, Cassidy Hubbarth
. Timberwolves at Lakers - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET - Kevin Harlan, Candace Parker, Dwyane Wade, Allie Clifton
|| ● Saturday, June 20 (Opening Week):
. Bulls at Magic - Prime Video, 12:00 PM ET -
|| ● Friday, June 26 | π Emirates NBA Cup Group Play:
. ✵ Celtics at 76ers (East Group B) - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET -
. ✵ Lakers at Grizzlies (West Group B) - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET -
|| ● Saturday, June 27:
. Warriors at Pacers - Prime Video, 4:30 PM ET -
. Rockets at Celtics - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET -
|| ● Friday, July 3 | π Emirates NBA Cup Group Play:
. ✵ Rockets at Spurs (West Group C) - Prime Video, 8:00 PM ET -
. ✵ Warriors at Nuggets (West Group C) - Prime Video, 10:30 PM ET -
|| ● Friday, July 10 | π Emirates NBA Cup Group Play:
. ✵ Heat at Knicks (East Group C) - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET -
. ✵ Warriors at Spurs (West Group C) - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET -
|| ● Thursday, July 16:
. Kings at Grizzlies - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET -
. Hawks at Spurs - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET -
|| ● Friday, July 17 | π Emirates NBA Cup Group Play:
. Pacers at Cavaliers (East Group A) - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET -
. Nuggets at Rockets (West Group C) - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET -
|| ● Saturday, July 18:
. Clippers at Hornets - Prime Video, 12:00 PM ET -
. Grizzlies at Mavericks - Prime Video, 2:30 PM ET -
|| ● Friday, July 24 | π Emirates NBA Cup Group Play:
. ✵ Bucks at Knicks (East Group C) - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET -
. ✵ Mavericks at Lakers (West Group B) - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET -
|| ● Saturday, July 25:
. Bulls at Pacers - Prime Video, 3:00 PM ET -
|| ● Wednesday, July 29:
. Clippers at Hawks - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET -
. Pistons at Bucks - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET -
|| ● Friday, July 31:
. Lakers at Celtics - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET -
. Mavericks at Thunder - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET -
|| ● Tuesday, August 4 | π Emirates NBA Cup π Knockout Rounds (Quarterfinals):
. ✵ Teams TBD - Prime Video, TBD -
- » 2026 Emirates NBA Cup π (Knockout Rounds): East Quarterfinal
. ✵ Teams TBD - Prime Video, TBD -
- » 2026 Emirates NBA Cup π (Knockout Rounds): West Quarterfinal
|| ● Wednesday, August 5 | π Emirates NBA Cup π Knockout Rounds (Quarterfinals):
. ✵ Teams TBD - Prime Video, TBD -
- » 2026 Emirates NBA Cup π (Knockout Rounds): East Quarterfinal
. ✵ Teams TBD - Prime Video, TBD -
- » 2026 Emirates NBA Cup π (Knockout Rounds): West Quarterfinal
|| ● Saturday, August 8 | π Emirates NBA Cup π Knockout Rounds (Semifinals):
. ✵ Teams TBD (Las Vegas) - Prime Video, 4:00 PM ET -
- » 2026 Emirates NBA Cup π (Knockout Rounds): West or East Semifinal (T-Mobile Arena - Las Vegas)
. ✵ Teams TBD (Las Vegas) - Prime Video, 8:00 PM ET -
- » 2026 Emirates NBA Cup π (Knockout Rounds): West or East Semifinal (T-Mobile Arena - Las Vegas)
|| ● Tuesday, August 11 | π Emirates NBA Cup π Knockout Rounds (Championship Game):
. ✵ Teams TBD (Las Vegas) - Prime Video, 8:30 PM ET -
- » 2026 Emirates NBA Cup π: Championship Game (T-Mobile Arena - Las Vegas)
|| ● Thursday, August 13:
. Magic at Nuggets - Prime Video, 5:30 PM ET -
|| ● Friday, August 14:
. 76ers at Knicks - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET -
. Thunder at Timberwolves - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET -
|| ● Saturday, August 15:
. Celtics at Raptors - Prime Video, 1:00 PM ET -
. Rockets at Nuggets - Prime Video, 3:30 PM ET -
. Lakers at Clippers - Prime Video, 6:00 PM ET -
|| ● Friday, August 21:
. 76ers at Bulls - Prime Video, 8:00 PM ET -
. Clippers at Trail Blazers - Prime Video, 10:30 PM ET -
|| ● Thursday, August 27:
. Rockets at Nets - Prime Video, 12:30 PM ET -
. 76ers at Mavericks - Prime Video, 3:00 PM ET -
. Jazz at Clippers - Prime Video, 5:30 PM ET -
. Heat at Pistons - Prime Video, 8:00 PM ET -
. Celtics at Kings - Prime Video, 10:30 PM ET -
|| ● Friday, August 28:
. Nuggets at Cavaliers - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET -
. Thunder at Warriors - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET -
|| ● Saturday, September 5:
. Timberwolves at Cavaliers - Prime Video, 1:00 PM ET -
|| ● Thursday, September 10:
. Grizzlies vs. Magic (Berlin) - Prime Video, 12:00 PM ET -
- » 2026 NBA Berlin Game (Uber Arena -- Berlin, Germany)
. Thunder at Rockets - Prime Video, 8:00 PM ET -
. Knicks at Warriors - Prime Video, 10:30 PM ET -
|| ● Saturday, September 12:
. Hornets at Warriors - Prime Video, 10:30 PM ET -
|| ● Sunday, September 13:
. Magic vs. Grizzlies (London) - Prime Video, 12:00 PM ET -
- » 2026 NBA London Game (The O2 Arena -- London, England)
|| ● Thursday, September 17 | AWS NBA Rivals Week:
. Warriors at Mavericks - Prime Video, 8:00 PM ET -
. Lakers at Clippers - Prime Video, 10:30 PM ET -
|| ● Friday, September 18 | AWS NBA Rivals Week:
. Rockets at Pistons - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET -
. Nuggets at Bucks - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET -
|| ● Thursday, September 24:
. Bucks at Wizards - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET -
. Thunder at Timberwolves - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET -
|| ● Saturday, September 26:
. Spurs at Hornets - Prime Video, 3:00 PM ET -
|| ● Thursday, October 1:
. Bulls at Raptors - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET -
. Warriors at Suns - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET -
|| ● Friday, October 2:
. Knicks at Pistons - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET -
. Clippers at Kings - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET -
|| ● Saturday, October 3:
. Mavericks at Spurs - Prime Video, 6:00 PM ET -
πΆ NBA: Summer Series Index — 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 (ABC; ESPN; NBC/Peacock; Prime Video) |
|| π Sources: Amazon Studios, NBA Communications, 2026 Summer Series Official Game Schedule & 2026 Summer Series National Television Broadcasts ||
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