How to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers
Every Cleveland NBA game — in-market, out-of-market, free, or streaming. Updated quarterly.
The full watch matrix
| 🏟️ Local RSN | FanDuel Sports Network Ohio (transition) | ⚠ FDSN shut down end of 2025 |
| 📺 National TV | ABC | National telecasts (some free with antenna) |
| 📺 National TV | ESPN | National telecasts (some free with antenna) |
| 📺 National TV | NBC | National telecasts (some free with antenna) |
| 📺 National TV | Amazon Prime | National telecasts (some free with antenna) |
| ▶️ Streaming | Amazon Prime — NBA on Prime $14.99/mo Prime | National Tuesday + Thursday games (NEW 2025-26) |
| ▶️ Streaming | Peacock — NBA on Peacock $7.99/mo | National Sunday + Monday games (NEW 2025-26) |
| ▶️ Streaming | YouTube TV $82.99/mo | ABC + ESPN national telecasts |
| ▶️ Streaming | NBA League Pass $99/year | Out-of-market games. Blackout in home market. |
| ▶️ Streaming | NBA League Pass (in-market access likely) $99/year | If Cavs don't secure new RSN, NBA takeover precedent applies |
| 📡 No monthly fee | Antenna $30 one-time hardware | ABC Sunday games free |
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Other free ways to watch (no antenna needed)
If you don't want an antenna, these free streaming apps carry FAST sports channels + replays + highlights. All work on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, and most smart TVs.
Reality check: Free apps DON'T have live Cleveland Cavaliers games — those still need broadcast networks (antenna) or a paid subscription. They fill the gaps with highlights, replays, and FAST sports channels.
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