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  • Access a server network covering 100+ countries
  • Stream the NBA safely and privately
  • Avoid internet speed throttling
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How to stream NBA games with a VPN

Get Surfshark

1. Get Surfshark

Choose a pricing plan and subscribe to Surfshark.

Download the VPN app

2. Download the VPN app

Download and open the app, log in to your account, and connect to a VPN server in your home country.

Catch the game

3. Catch the game

Stream the NBA privately on your favorite platform.

Disclaimer: Please note that using Surfshark services for any illegal activities is strictly forbidden and violates our Terms of Service. Make sure that any use of Surfshark services for your particular activities conforms to all relevant laws and regulations, including those of any service providers and websites you access using Surfshark.

Can I use a free VPN to watch NBA with a League Pass?

Can I use a free VPN to watch NBA with a League Pass?

It’s better not to use a free VPN to watch the NBA. They limit your data use and have smaller server pools, which means their servers are more likely to be overloaded and may negatively impact your overall speed.

Free VPNs are associated with security risks — some free VPN providers sell user data to sustain their business, and others may infect your device with malware.

What are NBA League Pass alternatives?

HULU

HULU

Price: $76.99/mo.
Channels broadcasting
NBA games: ABC

YouTube TV

YouTube TV

Price: $72.99/mo.
Channels broadcasting
NBA games: ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, TNT

MAX

MAX

Price: $9.99/mo.
Channels broadcasting
NBA games: TNT

Fubo

Fubo

Price: $79.99/mo.
Channels broadcasting
NBA games: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, NBA TV

ESPN

ESPN

Price: $10.99/mo.
Channels broadcasting
NBA games: ESPN

DIRECTV

DIRECTV

Price: $69.99/mo.
Channels broadcasting
NBA games: ESPN, TNT, ABC

Why is Surfshark the best VPN for streaming NBA games?

Industry-leading security

Industry-leading security

Surfshark VPN encrypts your online connection with AES-256 encryption to secure your NBA streaming. Also, when you connect to a VPN server, you get a new IP address to keep you safe from online trackers.

Worldwide server pool

Worldwide server pool

Catch the NBA playoffs while traveling! Surfshark offers 3200+ servers worldwide, with 100+ countries to connect to. 93% of the countries have access to 10 Gbps servers, so you'd never have to suffer through buffering or joining an overcrowded server.

Try Surfshark risk-free

Try Surfshark risk-free

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FAQ

Does the NBA League Pass work with a VPN?

NBA League Pass works with a VPN. To securely catch an NBA game, subscribe to Surfshark, get the VPN app, and connect to a location that matches your broadcaster’s.

Can I change my location on NBA League Pass?

You may, but changing your NBA League Pass location may cost you because pass pricing depends on the buyer’s region.

What countries is the NBA League Pass available in?

NBA League Pass is available globally, except for Belarus, China, Cuba, Iran, Japan, North Korea, Russia, and Syria.

Why is my VPN not working with NBA League Pass?

Your VPN may not work with NBA League Pass because you may be connecting to an incorrect country or region. There may be other issues as well, like:

  • The NBA may have blocked the IP you’re connecting from;
  • Your VPN is leaking your real IP;
  • Your cache and cookie folders are giving you away (you need to clear them).

Can you use a VPN and the NBA app on your phone?

You may use a VPN to secure your streaming experience on your phone, but keep in mind that the NBA has updated its phone apps to force location permissions.