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How to watch out-of-market NBA games with Sling TV and NBA League Pass
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The second half of the 2023-24 NBA season is here, with some of the best games on the horizon. In a season already filled with surprises, the current NBA leaderboard shows new teams at the top of the ladder, which means the next half of the season is anyone’s game.
While LeBron and Steph continue to play at an elite level, new faces like San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, OKC Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox are quickly establishing themselves as the NBA’s next generation of superstar talent.
With so much talent on the court and the NBA playoffs in sight, there’s never been a better time to level up your coverage to catch more NBA games, especially those elusive out-of-market games you’ve not been able to watch from home.
Live TV streaming service Sling TV has a special offer for those interested in catching more NBA games, especially out-of-market matchups. You can prepay for three months of Sling TV + NBA League Pass and get access to nationally televised NBA games, plus those hard-to-find out-of-market games and access to local TV programming — all without the cost of a cable subscription. Keep reading for everything you need to know about watching out-of-market NBA games with Sling TV + NBA League Pass.
Does every NBA game air nationally? How to watch out-of-market NBA games
With 30 teams playing 82 games each, not every NBA game gets a national broadcast. Likewise, not every NBA team gets an equal number of nationally broadcast games. If you’re a Los Angeles Lakers fan living out of the Southern California television market, for example, you won’t be able watch the Lakers play with a cable subscription alone unless the game is nationally televised. (You can watch some local games with an HDTV antenna.) That’s where Sling TV + NBA League Pass comes in.
Stream out-of-market NBA games on Sling TV and get NBA League Pass
If you have don’t have cable TV, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream NBA games, and still get access to local programming, is through a subscription to Sling TV. The streamer offers access to 46 channels, including TNT and ESPN, plus local ABC affiliates (where available) with its Orange + Blue Tier plan. But what really sets Sling TV apart is its NBA League Pass offering, which gives you special access to every out-of-market NBA game… live.
Sling TV has a special NBA Prepay Bundle offer for those interested in NBA League Pass: You can prepay for three months of the NBA League Pass basketball streaming service, and get all the channels in the Orange tier, for $135. That works out to $45 per month. (One month of Orange + NBA League Pass regularly costs $55, so this combo plan is the best value.)
One thing to note: Nationally televised NBA games and some out-of-market gets have a three-hour blackout after the live broadcast with NBA League Pass. For nationally televised blackout NBA games, you can use your Sling TV subscription, or watch the game three hours later on demand on NBA League Pass.
NBA League Pass is available as a $15 per month a la carte offering, though you’ll pay just $10 for your first month.
Top features of Sling TV Orange + NBA League Pass:
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
- You get access to most local NBA and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
- All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage, perfect for recording all the biggest games of the season.
- With Sling TV Orange + NBA League Pass, you’ll get access to all the NBA games you want (minus local blackout games), plus network programs airing on NBC, ABC, Fox and more. It’s the most cost-effective way to watch out-of-market NBA games and local network programming.
Key dates for the 2023-2024 NBA season
Here are all the important dates for basketball fans to remember, leading up to the NBA Finals in June.
- February 16-21: NBA All-Star break
- March 1: Playoff eligibility waiver deadline
- March 30: NBA G League Regular Season ends
- April 2: NBA G League Playoffs begin
- April 14: NBA regular season ends
- April 15: NBA Rosters set for NBA Playoffs 2024 (3 p.m. ET)
- April 16-19: NBA Play-In Tournament
- April 20: NBA 2024 Playoffs begin
- April 28: NBA early entry eligibility deadline (11:59 p.m. ET)
- May 6-7: Conference Semifinals begin (may move up to May 4-5)
- May 12: NBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm (Chicago, IL)
- May 13-17: NBA Combine (Chicago, IL)
- May 21-22: Conference Finals begin (may move up to May 19-20)
- June 6: NBA Finals 2024 Game 1
- June 9: NBA Finals 2024 Game 2
- June 12: NBA Finals 2024 Game 3
- June 14: NBA Finals 2024 Game 4
- June 17: NBA Draft Early Entry Entrant Withdrawal Deadline (5 p.m. ET)
- June 17: NBA Finals 2024 Game 5 (if necessary)
- June 20: NBA Finals 2024 Game 6 (if necessary)
- June 23: NBA Finals 2024 Game 7 (if necessary)
- June 26: NBA Draft 2024 presented by State Farm (First Round)
- June 27: NBA Draft 2024 presented by State Farm (Second Round)
- July 12-22: NBA 2K Vegas Summer League (Las Vegas)
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How to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game today: Livestream options, more
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It will be the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Detroit Lions in a game today. The game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit. The Jaguars will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak, coming into the game with a record of just 2-8. The Lions, meanwhile, have just lost once so far this season for an overall resume of 8-1. Their single loss this season was to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in September.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game today, even if you don’t have cable.
CBS, Paramount+ and CBS Essentials are all subsidiaries of Paramount Global.
How and when to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game today
The Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game will be played on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The NFL football game will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game without cable
While CBS is available with many basic cable packages, you don’t need to worry if you don’t have access. Whether you have cable or have completely cut the cord, the game will be available with a variety of other options. Just note that the below streaming options will require the use of an internet provider:
Paramount+: Watch CBS-aired NFL games without cable
With Paramount+ you’ll have multiple viewing options to choose from. You can catch NFL games on the Paramount+ Essential tier for just $7.99 each month or you can watch college football with a Paramount+ with Showtime subscription for $12.99 monthly. In addition to live streams of NFL games airing on CBS, you’ll get to watch additional live sporting events including NCAA college football, PGA Tour golf, soccer and more.
Get started with Paramount+ here today.
Amazon Prime Video: Add Paramount+ to your existing subscription
Already have an Amazon Prime Video account? Simply add Paramount+ to your current subscription to watch all the CBS-aired NFL games in addition to Paramount+ originals. The same prices from above apply, depending on which tier you choose. Not sure which is best for you? Don’t worry. Both options come with a free seven-day trial that can help you decide.
Watch the Jaguars-Lions game on Amazon Prime Video.
Fubo: Watch the Jaguars-Lions game for free
If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to watch a variety of football games, Fubo could be the best way to do so. The live TV streamer is currently offering a seven-day free trial and $30 off of your first month’s subscription. Once subscribed, you’ll gain access to all of their live sporting events immediately. And there will be a lot to choose from. Not only does Fubo come with access to NFL games airing on your local CBS channel, it also includes Fox Sunday NFC games, “Sunday Night Football” on NBC, “Monday Night Football” on ABC and ESPN and all of the games that air on the NFL Network. So don’t wait.
Get started with Fubo online now.
As the football season ramps up you may want to stock up on the latest NFL gear and merchandise. Fanatics is a great way to do so. With the latest player t-shirts, jerseys, hoodies and more, there’s plenty of stuff in stock to keep you covered this season. But don’t wait much longer. As each week in the season passes by competition for this limited merchandise will increase. Don’t wait for it to sell out.
Head over to Fanatics now to check out the latest NFL fan gear drop.
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Tennessee Titans game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Tennessee Titans in a game today at the Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The Vikings are riding a two-game winning streak for an overall record of 7-2 this season. But the Titans have underperformed so far this season, coming into the game off a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on November 10. Their overall record right now is the opposite of the Vikings at 2-7.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Tennessee Titans game today, even if you don’t have cable.
CBS, Paramount+ and CBS Essentials are all subsidiaries of Paramount Global.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Tennessee Titans game today
The Minnesota Vikings vs. Tennessee Titans game will be played on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The NFL football game will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Tennessee Titans game without cable
While CBS is available with many basic cable packages, you don’t need to worry if you don’t have access. Whether you have cable or have completely cut the cord, the game will be available with a variety of other options. Just note that the below streaming options will require the use of an internet provider:
Paramount+: Watch CBS-aired NFL games without cable
With Paramount+ you’ll have multiple viewing options to choose from. You can catch NFL games on the Paramount+ Essential tier for just $7.99 each month or you can watch college football with a Paramount+ with Showtime subscription for $12.99 monthly. In addition to live streams of NFL games airing on CBS, you’ll get to watch additional live sporting events including NCAA college football, PGA Tour golf, soccer and more.
Get started with Paramount+ here today.
Amazon Prime Video: Add Paramount+ to your existing subscription
Already have an Amazon Prime Video account? Simply add Paramount+ to your current subscription to watch all the CBS-aired NFL games in addition to Paramount+ originals. The same prices from above apply, depending on which tier you choose. Not sure which is best for you? Don’t worry. Both options come with a free seven-day trial that can help you decide.
Watch the Vikings-Titans game on Amazon Prime Video.
Fubo: Watch the Vikings-Titans game for free
If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to watch a variety of football games, Fubo could be the best way to do so. The live TV streamer is currently offering a seven-day free trial and $30 off of your first month’s subscription. Once subscribed, you’ll gain access to all of their live sporting events immediately. And there will be a lot to choose from. Not only does Fubo come with access to NFL games airing on your local CBS channel, it also includes Fox Sunday NFC games, “Sunday Night Football” on NBC, “Monday Night Football” on ABC and ESPN and all of the games that air on the NFL Network. So don’t wait.
Get started with Fubo online now.
As the football season ramps up you may want to stock up on the latest NFL gear and merchandise. Fanatics is a great way to do so. With the latest player t-shirts, jerseys, hoodies and more, there’s plenty of stuff in stock to keep you covered this season. But don’t wait much longer. As each week in the season passes by competition for this limited merchandise will increase. Don’t wait for it to sell out.
Head over to Fanatics now to check out the latest NFL fan gear drop.