NBA includes Disney+ as latest broadcast partner

NBA on Disney+

A new player has entered into the basketball coverage space this week.

Starting November 20, you can now watch the National Basketball Association on Disney+ Philippines, as part of the former's expanded relationship with The Walt Disney Company and ESPN.

Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia Vice President and General Manager Vineet Puri shares, "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. 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+."

From the league perspective, NBA Asia Head of Content Partnerships and DTC Kelly Cooke says, "There has never been a better time to be an NBA fan in the Philippines. 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."

Disney+'s live game coverage starts with the nationally televised doubleheader between the Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers, followed by the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks, with more matches coming down the line, including the much-anticipated Christmas Day (shown in Manila on December 26) slate.

And this coming postseason, they will be able to watch one of the two NBA Conference Finals series LIVE, with the ability to stream the other later on, albeit in delay. The latter scenario will also be in place for the NBA Finals.

Aside from the games, fans will also be able to check out live broadcasts of NBA Countdown and NBA Tip-Off, as well as the much-loved Inside the NBA, the Emmy-awarded show featuring Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley. Future NBA-related events will also be in their purview, like the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and the NBA Draft.

Fans have already been blessed to check out ESPN Films' documentaries on Disney+, and that will remain to be the case under this expanded partnership.

Disney+ has been the hub for your favorite films and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Hulu. From blockbuster films like Marvel Studio’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, Pixar’s Inside Out 2, to brand new Korean content such as Tempest and The Manipulated, to Emmy-Award® nominated and winning general entertainment like Shōgun, The Bear, Grey’s Anatomy, Abbott Elementary, upcoming seasons of High Potential, The Simpsons, highly-anticipated new releases like All’s Fair and more, It is the plus that you deserve and the ultimate streaming destination for families, friends and fans to discover new worlds and new stories.

For more information on the games and content available on Disney+, visit the FAQ site at help.apps.disneyplus.com/ph.