Last Updated on 2025 年 12 月 5 日 by 総合編集組
The Ultimate 2026 NBA Streaming Guide for Fans in Taiwan & Worldwide
The 2025-26 NBA season marks the biggest broadcasting revolution in league history. Starting October 2025, Amazon Prime Video officially joined the game with an 11-year, $20 billion deal, bringing 66+ exclusive national games. Traditional giants NBC/Peacock and ESPN remain, while NBA League Pass upgraded to 8K and multi-view features. For international fans—especially in Taiwan—this creates the best legal viewing era ever.
1. NBA League Pass – Still the Most Complete Option League Pass remains the only service that offers nearly every regular-season game (1,230+). The 2025 version finally supports 8K streaming, up to 6 simultaneous games on one screen, in-arena alternate feeds during timeouts, and a brilliant 90-minute “condensed game” mode that removes all dead time. Taiwan pricing (Dec 2025):
- Basic: ~NT$390/month (~US$12)
- Premium (no ads + in-arena cam): ~NT$590/month
- Single-team plan: ~NT$320/month Note: Taiwan viewers are completely free from U.S. blackouts, making it far more valuable than for fans in America.
2. Amazon Prime Video – The New Broadcasting King Amazon’s first game (Knicks vs Celtics on Oct 25, 2025) received universal praise for picture quality, sleek scorebug design, and top-tier commentary (Kevin Harlan + Ian Eagle). Their new 13,000 sq ft LED studio in Los Angeles is the most advanced in North America. Schedule: Every Friday night + Black Friday special + some doubleheaders. Drawbacks: Cannot start games from the beginning once live; occasional geo-error issues.
3. Top U.S. Live TV Streaming Services (Great for Expats)
- YouTube TV ($73/mo): Best overall coverage but recordings often cut off overtime
- FuboTV ($85–95/mo): Most regional sports networks + true 4K on select games
- Sling Orange+Blue ($55/mo): Cheapest way to get ESPN + TNT + NBC
- Peacock Premium ($5.99/mo): Extremely affordable for certain local markets
4. Best Legal Options for Fans in Taiwan Option A – Budget King Vidol (緯來體育台) YouTube Membership: NT$99–129/month Covers most marquee games (opening night, Christmas, All-Star, playoffs highlights).
Option B – Almost Everything Hami Video Sports Pack (NT$199) + NBA League Pass Basic (NT$390) = under NT$600/month for 99% coverage.
Option C – Ultimate Experience League Pass Premium + Amazon Prime Video (Taiwan annual Prime ~NT$2,500) gives you literally everything in the highest quality possible.
5. Blackouts Explained Simply U.S. & Canada: Local games are blacked out on League Pass to protect regional sports networks. Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore: Zero blackouts – you see almost every game live on League Pass. Traveling to the U.S.? Use a VPN set to Taiwan/Japan server to bypass restrictions instantly.
6. New “Tap to Watch” Feature NBA launched a brilliant one-click solution: open the official NBA App → tap “Watch” → it automatically directs you to the correct legal stream based on your location (Prime, Peacock, League Pass, local broadcaster, etc.). Works with Google, Meta, Reddit, Roku partners.
7. Quick Comparison Table (Dec 2025 Pricing)
| Service | Monthly Price (USD) | National Games | Local RSNs | 4K/8K | DVR | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBA League Pass Premium | ~18 | Limited | No | 8K | Full archive | Complete coverage |
| Amazon Prime Video | Included w/ Prime | 66+ exclusive | No | 4K HDR | N/A | Production quality |
| YouTube TV | 73 | Yes | Most | Some 4K | Unlimited | All-in-one (U.S.) |
| FuboTV Elite | 95 | Yes | Best | 4K | Unlimited | Regional heavy viewers |
| Peacock Premium | 5.99 | Limited | Select markets | No | N/A | Ultra cheap local option |
| Taiwan Hami Video | ~6 USD | Select games | N/A | 1080p | 7-day replay | Affordable + legal |
Final Recommendation by Fan Type
- Casual fans in Taiwan → Vidol YouTube Membership (NT$100)
- Regular viewers → Hami Video + League Pass Basic (<NT$600)
- Die-hard fans → League Pass Premium + Amazon Prime
- Living in the U.S. → FuboTV Elite or YouTube TV
The 2025-26 season is the first year where international fans arguably have a better legal viewing experience than many American fans. Choose the right combination and you’ll never miss a single moment—or pay for overlapping services again.
