The NBA's broadcast TV dominance continues to grow, with a record 71 regular season games on broadcast TV in the 2026-27 season. This marks a significant increase from 62 games last year, and the league is second only to the NFL in broadcast TV exposure. The NBA's deal with NBC has seen a 11-game increase, with 50 games on the network, while ABC carries 21 games, down from 23 last year. The expanded schedule includes a tripleheader on Opening Night, a Presidents Day tripleheader, and 16 "Sunday Night Basketball" games. ABC will air a quadrupleheader on January 30, a first for a single broadcast network. The network will also air a doubleheader on Oscars Sunday, a rare occurrence. ESPN/ABC has 80 total windows, the same as last year, with a rare Sunday afternoon doubleheader on Easter. Prime Video has 67 windows, the same as last year, with a nationally televised game on New Year's Eve. The NBA's broadcast TV dominance is a testament to the league's popularity and the value of its media rights.
