Offseason
The season has ended. Check back for the Houston Rockets schedule.
The NBA schedule typically releases in mid-August
Offseason
The season has ended. Check back for the Houston Rockets schedule.
The NBA schedule typically releases in mid-August
TV & Streaming Guide for Houston Rockets Fans
Houston Rockets games are broadcast across multiple TV networks and streaming platforms. This guide provides all the information you need to watch Houston Rockets games live, whether you have traditional cable TV or prefer streaming options.
National TV Broadcasts
Houston Rockets games are regularly featured on national TV networks. For the 2025-26 NBA season, national broadcasts will be available on ABC, NBC, ESPN, NBA TV, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video. Please check back in after the NBA Schedule releases to find the best ways to watch your favorite teams.
Streaming Services
If you've cut the cord, you can still watch Houston Rockets games through various streaming services. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, and Sling TV all offer sports channels in their packages. Make sure the service you choose includes the channels that broadcast Houston Rockets games in your area.
League Streaming Package
NBA League Pass is the official out-of-market streaming package for NBA games. After the Bally Sports backrupcy a number of NBA and MLB teams have either stood up their team-owned RSNs or rolled in hte FanDuel Sports Network. Check your team page to see which might be available.
Houston Rockets Streaming & Broadcast Services
NBA League Pass
All out-of-market games, Premium tier available
- Out-of-market games only
- Live and on-demand
- Multiple concurrent streams
- Mobile/TV apps
- Condensed game replays
- Local blackout restrictions
Space City Home Network
- 60+ games annually
- Astros and Rockets games
- Space City Home Network
- Pre/post-game shows
- HD broadcast
- Rockets Live pregame
ESPN
ESPN FLAGSHIP: FALL 2025
- Includes: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2
- No Cable Required
- ~100 NBA games
- NBA Finals on ABC
- Conference Finals
- NBA Countdown
- Coming Fall 2024
ABC
NBA on ABC
- Saturday Primetime games
- Sunday Showcase games
- NBA Finals
- Christmas Day games
- Over the air
- 720p HD broadcast
ESPN
NBA on ESPN
- Wednesday and Friday NBA games
- NBA on ESPN
- NBA Countdown
- Cable/streaming required
NBC
NBA on Peacock
- Tuesday and Sunday NBA games
- Over the air
- 1080i HD broadcast
- NBA on NBC returns 2025-26
Prime Video
NBA on Prime
- 66 NBA regular season games
- NBA Cup knockout rounds
- 6 Play-In Tournament games
- 1/3rd 1st/2nd round playoffs
- 2027 Conference Finals
- Black Friday game
- Prime Video exclusive
Peacock
NBA on NBC
- 100 NBA games from NBC/Peacock
- Includes NBC
- All-Star Weekend
- 6 Conference Finals
- 4K HDR select games
- Add-Ons: NBC Sports Boston, Bay Area, California, Philadelphia
Houston Rockets Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I'm in Houston Rockets's local market?
NBA broadcast territories are larger than you might expect. Houston Rockets's territory includes [list states/regions]. Use the League Pass blackout detector with your ZIP code.
Can I watch Houston Rockets games free over-the-air?
Very few NBA games air free OTA. Houston Rockets has approximately [2-10] games annually on broadcast networks. The NBA's RSN-heavy model means 90%+ of games require cable or streaming.
What channels show Houston Rockets games?
Various networks based on your league's TV contracts and game selections.
How can I stream Houston Rockets games without cable?