The NBA will stream on Disney+ Philippines as part of a new multi-year agreement, it was announced today, November 18, 2025. This marks an expansion of The Walt Disney Company and ESPN’s global relationship with the NBA, bringing live coverage to Disney+ Philippines for the first time.
Under this agreement, basketball fans in the Philippines will get closer to the courtside action with special access to live NBA games, ESPN’s award-winning documentaries, and live broadcasts of NBA Countdown. They’ll also hear directly from legendary voices Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley on NBA Tip-Off and the Emmy Award-winning Inside the NBA.
Starting with the NBA doubleheader on Thursday, November 20 (Philippines Standard Time) – featuring the Houston Rockets at Cleveland Cavaliers at 08:00AM PST, and New York Knicks at Dallas Mavericks at 10:30AM PST – fans will be able live stream select regular season and playoff games, as well as marquee events such as NBA on Christmas Day, the NBA Draft, NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and select NBA Summer League games, exclusively on Disney+. Each season, Disney+ Philippines subscribers can stream one NBA Conference Finals series live, with the other Conference Finals series and NBA Finals available to stream on delay.
“For millions of Filipinos, basketball isn’t just a sport – it’s a passion, a shared language and a powerful source of national pride. The NBA is deeply woven into the fabric of Filipino life, inspiring generations of fans and uniting local communities,” said Vineet Puri, Vice President and General Manager, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. “Through this unique deal, we are bringing basketball fans in the Philippines closer than ever to the teams and players they love with all the NBA-focused programming while enjoying the best in global entertainment all on Disney+.”
“There has never been a better time to be an NBA fan in the Philippines,” said Kelly Cooke, Head of Content Partnerships and DTC, NBA Asia. “Our collaboration with Disney+ Philippines makes it easier than ever for our passionate fans across the country to access the NBA, experience iconic moments from throughout the season and follow their favorite teams and players on the devices and platforms they use most.”
About Disney+
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Hulu, along with The Simpsons and much more. The service offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on select compatible mobile and connected TV devices.
About the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.
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