Head-to-Head Comparison
NBA League Pass vs ESPN+
A pragmatic breakdown of pricing, channel lineups, and regional coverage to help you pick the best streaming service.
NBA League Pass
ESPN+
Monthly Price
$14.99 / mo
$10.99 / mo
Channel Lineup
Every out-of-market NBA game.
No live NBA rights.
Cloud DVR
Yes
N/A
RSN Coverage (Locals)
Strict local blackouts apply.
N/A
NBA League Pass Advantages
Greatest Strength
Getting to see every NBA team every night.
Target Audience
NBA draft-scouts and die-hard pro fans.
ESPN+ Advantages
Greatest Strength
ESPN+ does not carry NBA games, but it carries thousands of College Basketball games.
Target Audience
NCAA Basketball fans following Mid-Majors.
The Final Verdict
This is an easy one: ESPN+ does not hold NBA broadcasting rights. You must buy NBA League Pass for out-of-market NBA action. Conversely, League Pass does not carry college hoops, which ESPN+ dominates.