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Ahead of the NBA Playoffs, the pro basketball league has its final NBA Play-In Tournament games to determine which teams will take the last spots in the Eastern and Western Conferences. Since there are four teams battling for two spots, it’s going to be one thrilling and exciting tournament when it ends on Friday (April 18).
Keep reading to learn the other streaming options to watch the NBA Play-In Tournament online without cable.
When Does NBA Play-In Tournament 2025 Start?
The NBA Play-In Tournament games broadcast live on ESPN and TNT, with the final round on Friday (April 18) with the Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The NBA post-season games are available to livestream on Sling TV.
Who Is In the NBA Play-In Tournament 2025?
The NBA Play-In Tournament pits the four lowest seeded teams in contention against each other to see which teams will make the final two spots in the NBA Playoffs. There are two more single-elimination games in one night of hoops action.
Tuesday, April 15
Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT — TNTGolden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT — TNT
Wednesday, April 16
Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT — ESPNSacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT — ESPN
Friday, April 18
- Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT — TNT
- Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT — ESPN
How to Watch NBA Play-In Tournament 2025 With Sling TV
To watch the NBA Play-In Tournament on ESPN and TNT, Sling TV Orange + Blue starts at $33 for the first month, $65.99 per month afterward (the streamer’s current deal), with more than 45 channels that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers.
The service even gets you live access to broadcast and cable networks such as Disney Channel, ESPN2, NBC, Fox, TBS, Bravo, Discovery Channel, Fox News, MSNBC, National Geographic, USA Network, Fox Sports and more. Please note that channel availability and price depends on your local TV market. Learn more about Sling TV here.
How to Watch NBA Play-In Tournament 2025 With Hulu + Live TV
The NBA Play-In Tournament games on ESPN and TNT are available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost.
Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.
How to Watch NBA Play-In Tournament 2025 With DirecTV
A subscription to DirecTV’s new My Sports package — which comes with ESPN and TNT for NBA Play-In Tournament — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $69.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks such as NBC, ABC and Fox, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network and others.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During NBA Play-In Tournament?
It’s likely there will be a number of celebrities and famous recording artists in attendance during the NBA Play-In Tournament, such as Hawks fans T.I., Ludacris and 2 Chainz; Heat fans John Legend, Rick Ross and Flo Rida; and others. Tune in to the games to find out who’s sitting courtside on celebrity row.
How to Buy NBA Play-In Tournament 2025 Tickets Online
Want to attend the NBA Play-In Tournament games in person? There are still last-minute tickets available via Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200 and over with code BB30), SeatGeek (your first purchases can get $10 off ticket order $250 and with code BILLBOARD10), StubHub and GameTime (score $20 off ticket orders of $150 and over with code SAVE20). Prices vary depending on the city and seats available.
Moreover, you can save $150 off when you spend $500 with promo code BILLBOARD150, or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code BILLBOARD300 at TicketNetwork.com.
On Friday (April 18) starting at at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, the NBA Play-In Tournament 2025 broadcasts on ESPN and TNT. Post-season games are also available to livestream on Sling TV.
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