Even if you're not a fan of the Lakers, their games are going to be a must-watch for every NBA die-hard. You get two of the best players in the NBA, LeBron James in his historic 21st season, a deep roster of talented role players and a legit championship contender.
Regardless of your cable television or streaming situation or where you live, there are plenty of easy ways to tune in.
What channels show the Lakers game?
As one of the NBA's showcase teams, the Lakers have plenty of national television games scheduled this season, 40 to be exact. They'll appear on TNT, ESPN, ABC and NBATV and you can find the full schedule for those national broadcasts below.
For any game that's not broadcast on a national station, there are two options. Spectrum SportsNet broadcasts Lakers games in the greater Los Angeles area and many other California counties. For the specific channel listing on Cox, DirecTV and more, as well as coverage areascheck out the Spectrum SportsNet FAQ.
If you're not in Southern California, NBA League Pass is the only way to watch the Lakers games that aren't national broadcasts.
How to get NBA League Pass
NBA League Pass is a subscription service provided by the league that provides streaming access to all out-of-market, non-national broadcasts. It can be used in desktop web browsers, in the app on mobile devices and on devices like Roku, Chromecast, AppleTV, Amazon Fire and more.
A NBA League Pass subscription comes in two tiers. The basic tier — $99.99 for the entire season — provides all features but is only accessible on device. The premium tier — $149.99 for the entire season — provides the same features but can be used on up to three devices simultaneously.
Lakers National TV Games this season
Can I watch the Lakers on FuboTV?
Spectrum SportsNet is not available on the streaming television service FuboTV. However, you can subscribe to NBA League Pass as an add-on service with your Fubo package for the same price as subscribing through the NBA website.
Can I watch the Lakers on Sling?
Spectrum SportsNet is not available on the streaming television service Sling. However, you can subscribe to NBA League Pass as an add-on service with your Sling package for the same price as subscribing through the NBA website.
Can I watch the Lakers on Hulu?
Lakers games will only be available on Hulu LiveTV+ if they are national broadcasts on ABC, TNT or ESPN. League Pass and NBATV are not available as add-ons with Hulu.
Can I watch the Lakers on YouTube TV?
Spectrum SportsNet is not available on the streaming television service YouTube TV. However, you can subscribe to NBA League Pass as an add-on service with your YouTubeTV package for the same price as subscribing through the NBA website.