The NBA season is underway, but an announcement on Wednesday proves that the league isn’t just looking to showcase its top-tier teams. The NBA has announced that it will stream eight G League Ignite games free on its new NBA app.

The G League is the NBA’s official development league, and G League Ignite is something of an experiment for the league. It is a team that primarily features players who have decided to skip college and immediately begin their professional careers, either coming directly from high school or from overseas. The 2022-23 NBA G League Ignite roster features several 2023 NBA Draft prospects, including Scoot Henderson, Canadian standout Leonard Miller, NBA Academy graduate Mojave King, French U18 National Team star Sidy Cissoko, and former Washington State forward Efe Abogidi.

The NBA announced the first eight G League Ignite games that will be available on the app, with more to be announced in the coming weeks and months.

How to Watch G League Ignite Games For Free on the New NBA App

The NBA will also air eight G League Ignite games on the ESPN family of linear networks. The league also plans to stream 200 G League games on ESPN+ this season.

How to Watch G League Ignite Games on ESPN Networks

The league has been bullish about integrating its product more fully in the 2022-23 season, especially when it comes to hot draft prospects. Potential No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama and his French team, the Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92, will see all of their games streamed for free on the NBA app this season.

The league will have competition for viewers this season, however. Prime Video recently signed a multiyear agreement with the elite basketball developmental league Overtime Elite (OTE) which will grant the company exclusive global streaming rights for 20 live games per season. The deal is good for the next three seasons including the postseason, and the 2022 season starts on Friday, Nov. 4.

OTE is a six-team basketball league featuring some of the best 16-to-20-year-old basketball players from around the world. While playing in the league, players receive cutting-edge training and unparalleled resources to prepare them for college and professional basketball. That makes it a direct competitor to the G League, so you can bet the NBA is monitoring the success of OTE basketball closely.

The NBA has lowered the price of League Pass — its out of market games package — to try to keep its viewers from defecting to newer upstart leagues. League Pass is seamlessly integrated into the NBA app, and customers can watch all of their favorite team’s out-of-market games for as little as $89.99 this season.

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For passionate basketball aficionados, NBA League Pass stands as the premier destination for immersing yourself in the thrilling world of professional basketball. It offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to meticulously follow every move of your favorite team throughout the season or broaden your horizons to catch every game played across the entire league. It’s important to note that, due to broadcasting rights, blackout restrictions may apply to games that are televised locally or aired on national channels.

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The beauty of NBA League Pass lies in its customizable nature; prices and the suite of available features can vary significantly, ensuring you can select a subscription tier that perfectly aligns with your viewing habits and budget. Whether you’re a casual observer or a hardcore stat-head, there’s likely a package designed for you.

Beyond simply streaming games, a subscription unlocks a richer, more interactive viewing experience. You’ll typically gain access to both the Home and Away team broadcasts, giving you the freedom to choose which commentary team you prefer. For those watching on the move, the Mobile View feature ensures an optimized, high-quality stream on your smartphone or tablet. Furthermore, NBA League Pass often caters to a global audience, with broadcasts available in additional languages, and provides diverse perspectives through multiple camera angles, letting you see the game in new ways.

One of the most compelling enhancements is the integration of in-stream advanced statistics. This means while you’re absorbed in the action, you can instantly pull up detailed box scores, track live player performance metrics, and analyze team statistics without ever needing to navigate away from the live game stream. This seamless access to data keeps you fully informed and engaged with every facet of the on-court drama.

The NBA offers three plans “Team Pass” ($13.99), which provide great options if you only want to follow a single team.

“League Pass” ($16.99) lets you see every game across the entire league.

The “League Pass Premium” ($24.99) plan allows watching on 3 devices without commercials.

You can also save by subscribing to the full season. It’s $89.99 / year for the Team Pass, $109.99 / year for the League Pass, or $159.99 / year for League Pass Premium.

NBA League Pass is also available as an Amazon Prime Video channel.

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