News Summary
The NBA has announced its new ‘Tap to Watch’ initiative aimed at enhancing the viewing experience for fans starting with the next season. This initiative will simplify access to live game broadcasts across multiple platforms, including national and local games. By collaborating with major media partners and utilizing their extensive digital ecosystem, the NBA aims to provide fans with direct links to telecasts, real-time scores, and tailored viewing options. The league also plans to release its schedule with exciting events, including Rivals Week and Global Games, further enriching fan engagement.
NBA Launches ‘Tap to Watch’ Initiative for 2025-26 Season
New York City – The NBA has announced the introduction of the ‘Tap to Watch’ initiative, which is set to simplify access to live game broadcasts starting with the 2025-26 season. This initiative aims to make watching games easier for fans by providing direct links to telecasts across various platforms, including national games on ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock, and Prime Video, as well as local games.
The Tap to Watch initiative will leverage the NBA’s extensive digital ecosystem, which includes the NBA App, NBA.com, and team-specific applications and websites. This approach will enhance the viewing experience by streamlining the process for fans to locate and watch games.
Additionally, the NBA’s collaboration with various media partners and third-party platforms such as Google, Meta, X, Snap, Reddit, and Roku will further broaden access to game telecasts. The league also plans to integrate partnerships with companies like FanDuel, Fanatics, and Yahoo Sports throughout the season.
Enhanced Features for Fans
As part of this new initiative, the NBA App will feature Real-Time Scores, which will include a live clock and scores that are synchronized with the scores displayed in NBA arenas. This measure aims to minimize latency, enhancing the viewing experience for fans who follow games closely.
The 2025-26 NBA Schedule Release, sponsored by Ticketmaster, will include exciting events such as the fourth annual Rivals Week and three international Global Games. The league will showcase key matchups and rivalries, highlighting eight significant games that fans can look forward to in the upcoming season.
Upcoming Schedule and Accessibility
The NBA season is set to commence on Tuesday, October 21, featuring a doubleheader with star players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Kevin Durant. The league’s new flagship show, The Association, will provide fans with additional information on tune-in options for following games.
To enhance user experience further, game and schedule pages across NBA digital platforms will indicate viewing options tailored to users’ locations and preferences. A simplified “watch” button will allow fans to access games directly on the respective streaming platform. In cases where users are not subscribed to the necessary services, they will have the option to subscribe directly through the links provided by Tap to Watch.
Addressing the Evolving Media Landscape
The NBA recognizes the changing dynamics of media consumption and is dedicated to improving how fans engage with live basketball games. By adopting the Tap to Watch initiative, the league aims to alleviate confusion around viewing options due to new media agreements while ensuring accessibility to fans.
Through these efforts, the NBA is working to fortify its commitment to providing a seamless and enjoyable viewing experience, underscoring the league’s awareness of and adaptation to the evolving media landscape.
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