JYNEWS, Luka Doncic blockbuster trade to the Los Angeles Lakers has redefined NBA fandom in 2025. With the Slovenian superstar lighting up Crypto.com Arena, here’s your ultimate guide to catching every dribble, dunk, and dime—no cable required.
The Lakers’ 2025 season features 72 national TV games, including 25 on ESPN, 15 on ABC, and 12 on TNT. Regional broadcasts air on Spectrum SportsNet+ for in-market fans. However, blackout restrictions apply for streaming services like NBA League Pass within 150 miles of Los Angeles.
The exclusive regional broadcaster for Lakers games requires a cable subscription or streaming via DirecTV Stream (Choice Plan: $108.99/month). Spectrum offers a 24/7 Lakers channel with pre/post-game shows, but it’s geolocked to Southern California.
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| Date | Opponent | Time (PT) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2025 | Dallas Mavericks (Home) | 7:00 PM | TNT |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Boston Celtics (Home) | 5:30 PM | ABC |
- : Lakers games on Spectrum SportsNet+ are blocked on NBA League Pass within Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona.
- : Games on ABC, ESPN, or TNT are unavailable on League Pass until 3 hours post-game.
- : Use a VPN (ExpressVPN/NordVPN) to mask your location. Connect to a server in New York or Chicago to bypass restrictions.
- : Grab a $20 HD antenna to watch ABC games (12 Lakers matchups).
- : Use FuboTV’s 7-day trial for marquee games like Lakers vs. Nuggets (Feb 22).
- : LA hotspots like The Garage (Fairfax) show all games with no cover charge.
- : NBA League Pass International ($199/year) via JioCinema or FanCode.
- : Sky Sports NBA (£15/month) or NOW TV Day Pass (£11.99).
- : Kayo Sports ($25/month) streams all ESPN games.
- : 28.1 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 7.8 APG pre-trade.
- : 25.4 PPG, 7.2 RPG (oldest All-Star in NBA history).
- : 48.3% from 3PT since Jan 2025.
: How to watch Lakers games in Los Angeles without cable?
A: Subscribe to DirecTV Stream’s Choice Plan ($108.99/month) for Spectrum SportsNet+
: Can I watch Lakers games on NBA League Pass?
A: Only if you’re outside CA/NV/AZ. Use a VPN to bypass blackouts.
: What’s the cheapest way to watch Lakers games?
A: Sling Orange ($40/month) + Antenna for ABC games.
: Are Lakers games on Amazon Prime?
A: No—ESPN+ and League Pass are the primary streaming partners.
: How to watch Lakers games on my phone?
A: NBA App (League Pass) or Spectrum SportsNet App (cable login required). : Lakers vs. Clippers (Feb 28) will be blacked out nationally—use FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV to catch the cross-town rivalry.