Prime Video unveils 2026/27 NBA broadcast schedule for France

For its second season of NBA broadcasting in France, Prime Video has unveiled a comprehensive 2026/27 schedule featuring 86 regular-season games available at no extra cost to Amazon Prime subscribers. Basket USA reported that the lineup includes 26 matchups scheduled at prime-time slots tailored specifically for European television audiences.

Spurs and 76ers Lead Sunday Evening Slots

The streaming platform’s regular schedule anchors heavily on Sunday evenings, delivering at least one marquee matchup almost every week during European prime-time hours. Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs feature prominently across four of these dedicated European slots, while LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers claim five appearances in the same windows.

Beyond standard weekly windows, the calendar locks in two major European destination games for the Spurs. Basket USA reported that San Antonio will face the New Orleans Pelicans in Paris on January 14, 2027, starting at 8:00 PM local time. Three days later, on January 17, 2027, the two teams travel to Manchester for a 4:30 PM tip-off. Both transatlantic encounters air exclusively on Prime Video.

Prime Video unveils 2026/27 NBA broadcast schedule for France

Tournament Coverage and Spring Postseason Windows

The broadcast slate extends deep into the league’s tournament and postseason structures. Basket USA reported that the platform holds the rights to five Friday doubleheaders for the NBA Cup running weekly from October 30 through November 27, followed by comprehensive coverage of the knockout rounds leading straight to the December 11 tournament final.

When the regular season gives way to spring basketball, Prime Video steps up its domestic and international coverage footprint. The streaming service carries the entire play-in tournament, half of all games across the first two rounds of the playoffs, and holds an exclusive broadcast window for the Eastern Conference Finals.

French Broadcasts Offer Native English Audio Options

Viewers tuning into the French broadcasts will hear commentary teams featuring Clément Halberstadt, Maximilien Le Liard, and Benoît Daniel. The analysis desk pairs them with former professional players and veterans of the game including Kevin Séraphin, Simon Darnauzan, Isabelle Yacoubou, and Diandra Tchatchouang.

Subscribers retain the flexibility introduced during the platform’s inaugural season. Fans can toggle between French audio tracks and native English commentary for most broadcasts. Subscribers also gain access to domestic American studio programming featuring analysts Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, Blake Griffin, and Dwyane Wade.

beIN Sports Retains Exclusive NBA Finals Rights

While Prime Video anchors a significant portion of the weekly viewing calendar in France, fans tracking games outside the platform’s 86 regular-season matchups rely on existing broadcast partners. Basket USA reported that beIN Sports and the NBA League Pass remain available alternative avenues for French subscribers. The Qatari-backed network retains exclusive broadcast rights within France for the 2027 NBA Finals.