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The NBA and WNBA have announced a partnership with Xfinity as their Official TV Service Provider. This collaboration will provide fans with access to over 1,300 live NBA games across various platforms, featuring innovative viewing tools such as Multiview and Personalized Sports Zones. The agreement underscores a commitment to increasing fan engagement and visibility, particularly for women’s sports, with plans to sponsor major events and enhance game accessibility through new technology.
Philadelphia – On October 20, 2025, the NBA and WNBA officially announced a multi-year partnership with Xfinity, designating the television service provider as the Official TV Service Provider for both leagues. This strategic collaboration aims to significantly enhance the basketball viewing experience for fans across a variety of Xfinity platforms.
As part of this agreement, fans will gain access to over 1,300 live NBA games through Xfinity’s entertainment devices. These games will be available via broadcast, cable, and streaming services, ensuring that basketball enthusiasts can easily follow their favorite teams and players throughout the season. The features offered by Xfinity’s entertainment platform will include several innovative tools designed to improve the viewing experience. For instance, the Multiview feature will allow users to watch multiple games simultaneously, while the Personalized Sports Zones feature will offer an immersive and tailored game-viewing environment. Additionally, low lag streaming technology will enhance viewing by reducing delays, allowing fans to catch live action seamlessly.
The partnership is seen as a progressive move to promote fan engagement with the league. Integral figures from the NBA and WNBA noted the innovation this partnership brings, and how it aims to deepen fans’ connection to the games. Xfinity plans to integrate its branding across major NBA and WNBA events, including prestigious occurrences like the NBA All-Star Game, the Emirates NBA Cup, the NBA2K Summer League, and the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game.
In addition, Xfinity will sponsor Peacock’s Monday Night Doubleheader, which will be rebranded as the “Monday Night Doubleheader presented by Xfinity.” This integration is part of Xfinity’s strategy to become a key player in the basketball community, following its existing relationships with numerous NBA and WNBA teams like the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors.
The upcoming NBA 80th regular season is set to kick off on October 21, 2025, featuring an exciting doubleheader with matchups between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets, as well as the Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans can expect extensive coverage of the initial two weeks of NBA games through NBC and Peacock, who will promote a ‘Tap to Watch’ initiative for easy access to both local and national live game broadcasts.
This partnership between Xfinity, the NBA, and the WNBA not only emphasizes the leagues’ commitment to enhancing fan experiences but also reflects a broader trend towards increasing visibility and accessibility for women’s sports. The ongoing efforts to support women’s leagues are further solidified by the development of a new WNBA franchise in Philadelphia, anticipated to launch in the 2030 season.
The relationship with Xfinity is positioned to not only spotlight professional basketball but also serve as a vehicle for advancing sports viewership and fandom overall. Xfinity’s services are powered by Comcast’s Entertainment OS, which interconnects millions of devices globally, effectively combining live television with on-demand entertainment and streaming applications.
As the NBA and WNBA continue to evolve and draw in fans worldwide, this collaboration with Xfinity symbolizes a significant enhancement of how fans interact with their favorite sports, marking a promising future for basketball and the leagues involved.
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- NBA Official Announcement
- Sports Media Watch
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- NBC Philadelphia
- Oregon Live
- Wikipedia: National Basketball Association
- Google Search: WNBA
- Google Scholar: NBA WNBA broadcasting
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Women’s National Basketball Association
- Google News: 2025 WNBA Philadelphia franchise
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