NBA on MLK Day 2025 Livestream: Here’s How to Watch the NBA Games Online
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For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the NBA has seven scheduled throughout the day. There are even a few superstars, including Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant, Trae Young, Jalen Brunson, Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum, Stephen Curry, and others, being showcased for the national holiday.
NBA on MLK Day tips off with Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina on Monday, Jan. 20 starting at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. Check out a complete schedule of games for NBA on MLK Day here.
At a Glance: How to Watch NBA on MLK Day Online
Want to watch NBA on MLK Day games online? Below is a quick guide on how to stream without cable, including ways to watch the pro basketball game for free.
How to Watch NBA on MLK Day Games Online
NBA on MLK Day games air live across TNT, NBA TV, and NBA League Pass, so cord-cutters would want to get a cable streaming service to watch online. Six of our top recommendations are DirecTV Stream, Fubo, NBA League Pass, Sling TV, Max (via Prime Video), and Hulu + Live TV. However, some offer more channels than others. Here are more details on pricing and free trial information, if applicable:
DirecTV Stream
Our favorite cable streaming service for sports fans is DirecTV Stream, which carries dozens of channels (including TNT, NBA TV, and NBA League Pass). It also offers excellent local coverage with packages starting at $86.99 per month. Meanwhile, you get a five-day free trial to test it out first.
Max
You can also watch a few NBA on MLK Day games that air on TNT on Max. Unfortunately, Max does not currently offer a free trial, but it’s relatively affordable with their ad-supported plan starting at $9.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV
If you’re looking for an all-in-one streaming service, check out Hulu + Live TV. It carries TNT, as well as more than 95 other channels, and even includes access to Disney+ and ESPN+ for free. It starts at $82.99 per month, while you can get a three-day free trial to try it out.
Fubo
Fubo comes with NBA TV, and NBA League Pass are included with select packages. However, the streamer doesn’t include TNT. Packages start at $74.99 for your first month and $79.99 per month after that with the streaming service’s current deals, while Fubo also has a free trial to try out the service before you commit.
Sling
Sling packages starting at $23 for your first month of service ($45.99 per month afterward). With Sling Orange, you can get up to 35 channels, including TNT. Additionally, there are premium channels, like NBA TV, available with Sling’s Sports Extra add-ons.
Channels and pricing varies and depends on your local TV market.
NBA League Pass
NBA League Pass is one of the best ways to watch games, including NBA on MLK Day. However, it does give you access to ESPN, TNT, and local market games. For example: If you live in the Cleveland metro area, you can’t get Cavaliers games via NBA League Pass. But, you can watch any other teams in the association.
The service also comes with NBA TV with plans starting at $16.99 per month. Learn more about NBA League Pass here.
NBA on MLK Day Game Schedule
There are seven games set for NBA on MLK Day with some of the hottest teams in basketball, such as Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and Golden State Warriors. Below, you’ll find matchups, start times, and network to watch.
- Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT — NBA TV
- Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT — NBA League Pass
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies at 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT — TNT, Max
- Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT — NBA League Pass
- Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT — NBA League Pass
- Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT — TNT, Max
- Utah Jazz vs. New Orleans Pelicans at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT — NBA League Pass
