NBA League Pass:
Why is my game
blacked out?
Check the broadcast rights before buying another subscription.
Lakers vs. Thunder, Crypto.com Arena, November 29, 2024 — archive photograph, not a League Pass error screen. Photo: Troutfarm27 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Photograph unchanged; title and a gradient are displayed over the image.
In the United States, League Pass does not show local-team games or nationally broadcast games live. A paid subscription alone does not remove those restrictions. The right place to watch depends on the game and your location.
Check the NBA’s official blackout guide ↗Live game or replay? Check this first
| US restriction | Live viewing route | League Pass replay |
|---|---|---|
| Local-team game | Regional provider or eligible in-market team subscription | Three days after the broadcast ends |
| National broadcast | The listed rights holder: ESPN, ABC, NBC, Peacock or Prime Video | 6 a.m. ET the following day |
Use the broadcaster listed for your game. Having one of those services does not mean it carries every matchup.
Before paying for another service
- Check your local teams. The NBA directs US viewers to the League Pass package page to enter a ZIP code and see local blackouts.
- Look up the matchup. Open the official NBA schedule, then confirm the broadcaster’s package includes that game.
- Decide whether a replay works. Local and national replay windows differ, as the table above shows.
Why does it change when I travel?
The NBA uses your device’s location, including IP address or enabled location services. Restrictions can change when you move. This is a US guide; Canada has different rules.
What if the location is wrong?
The NBA recommends trying another browser or platform, clearing cache and cookies, or switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data. These steps address an incorrect restriction; they do not remove a valid blackout.
Still stuck? Use official NBA support. Describe the matchup, error and viewing location so support can investigate.
