Where and how to watch the NBA Playoffs 2026?

The regular season has delivered its verdict and the serious business finally begins! The second part of the season, where legends are made, kicks off with the highly anticipated NBA Playoffs 2026.

However, for the French audience, following the journey of the best franchises to the title can sometimes be tricky due to the distribution of TV rights. Between Amazon Prime, beIN Sports, and the NBA League Pass, here is the ultimate guide to not miss any game.

France: a split between Amazon Prime and beIN Sports

Since the start of the season, the NBA audiovisual landscape has evolved in France. Broadcasting rights are now shared between two major players:

• The Play-in Tournament: the entire play-in tournament is exclusively available on Amazon Prime Video.
• The Playoffs (1st round and semifinals): for the heart of the competition, the two broadcasters split the games 50/50. You will need to switch between the two platforms depending on the nights.
• Eastern Conference Finals: exclusively on beIN Sports.
• Western Conference Finals: exclusively on Amazon Prime.
• The NBA Finals 2026: the grand final will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime. beIN Sports will offer the match on delay the next day starting at 12:00 PM.

The universal alternative: the NBA League Pass

If you are a purist and want a single solution without having to check every night which channel is broadcasting what, the solution remains the NBA League Pass. The league’s official subscription guarantees you access to all games live and on replay (original English commentary), from the first Play-in game to the last Finals match.

Belgium: NBA Playoffs on DAZN

Our Belgian friends who want to follow the performances of their compatriots, like Ajay Mitchell and Toumani Camara, have a much simpler program. Across the border, it is the sports streaming platform DAZN that holds all the rights to broadcast the NBA Playoffs 2026.

Editor’s tip: Remember to check the broadcast times the day before the games! Eastern Conference games are often more accessible for the European time zone (between midnight and 2 a.m.), while the Western Conference often requires staying up until 4 a.m. Prepare the coffee!

Bonus: where to watch the Playoffs abroad?

Are you traveling or living outside France? The rights distribution has changed a lot this year, notably with new historic contracts. Here is where to follow the competition in the main countries worldwide:

Summary table of broadcasters by country