NBA Eastern Conference powers collide their 2025-’26 season openers Wednesday night in the Big Apple, where the New York Knicks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The 2025 NBA season tips off tonight. Check out our list of safe streaming alternatives to watch all the action this season.

Last year, the Cavs dominated the regular season. But the Knicks dominate the Garden.

There are plenty of options for fans to catch the start of the new season, including the return of the NBA on NBC - the first time since 2002.

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Here's how to watch 2025-26 NBA games online without cable, including ways to livestream basketball for free this season.

League Pass is available through the NBA for $109.99/season (with commercials) or $159.99/season (League Pass Premium, which is commercial-free). You can also purchase the service monthly for $16.99 or $24.99 (commercial-free).