Area Restrictions Apply
How to bypass NBA Blackouts in New York
If you live in the New York television market, local NBA games are subject to strict regional broadcasting rules. Here is exactly how to legally stream your teams without hitting a blackout screen.
Why are games blacked out here?
In the New York broadcasting radius, local NBA games are subject to blackout on NBA League Pass. Live local viewing is exclusively restricted to MSG Network and YES Network. Fans can bypass cable by purchasing a direct standalone streaming subscription locally.
Because you are physically located within the New York broadcast zone, the NBA protects the exclusive broadcasting rights of the local Regional Sports Network (RSN). This enforces a geographical blackout on all out-of-market packages.
How to Stream In-Market
- Local NetworkMSG Network, YES Network
- Cable AlternativesFubo, DIRECTV STREAM
- Standalone App SetupSubscribe directly to MSG+ & YES App without a TV provider.
What Won't Work
- NBA League PassIf you buy NBA League Pass while living in New York, you will be blocked from watching the local teams live. You can only watch archived replays after the game concludes.
- National BroadcastsIf the team plays on a national exclusive window (like ESPN, TNT, or Apple TV+), the local RSN is often blacked out entirely. You must switch to the national provider.