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NBA's Record Season: 247 Games, New Streaming Deals!

8/26/2025

Summary

Story summary

The NBA's 2025-26 season will have a record 247 national games, up from 172 last season.
New media deals worth $77 billion over 11 years will boost annual revenue and end TNT's coverage.
The SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament will stream exclusively on Prime Video, with playoffs on multiple networks.
National games on free channels like ABC and NBC will increase by 400%, improving fan accessibility.
The NBA App will centralize streaming, allowing easy access to games across platforms.

History

Historical Context

In 1984, the NBA's landmark $1 billion television deal with CBS transformed sports broadcasting, increasing viewership by 50%. This shift paved the way for future media partnerships, leading to the current expansion of 247 national games. Enhanced accessibility through platforms like Prime Video underscores the NBA's ongoing evolution and its dominance in sports entertainment, influencing broadcasting strategies across the industry.

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Story summary

The NBA's 2025-26 season will have a record 247 national games, up from 172 last season.
New media deals worth $77 billion over 11 years will boost annual revenue and end TNT's coverage.
The SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament will stream exclusively on Prime Video, with playoffs on multiple networks.
National games on free channels like ABC and NBC will increase by 400%, improving fan accessibility.
The NBA App will centralize streaming, allowing easy access to games across platforms.

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