How to Watch Los Angeles Lakers Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: October 13, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Los Angeles Lakers this 2027 NBA season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Los Angeles enter this stretch at 2-1 (1st in Pacific Division). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with GS VS LAL on October 13, 2026. Below, for each game we break down exactly which network is carrying it, which streaming services include that network, and — importantly — which of those services offer a free trial so you can watch without spending a dime.
Every Upcoming Los Angeles Lakers Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Los Angeles Lakers games on Sling TV, Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Prime Video.
- Tue, Oct 13Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers9:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 16Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers9:30 PM CDT
- Wed, Oct 21Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers9:00 PM CDT
- Tue, Oct 27Portland Trail Blazers @ Los Angeles Lakers10:00 PM CDT
- Tue, Oct 13Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers9:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 16Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers9:30 PM CDT
- Wed, Oct 21Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers9:00 PM CDT
- Tue, Oct 27Portland Trail Blazers @ Los Angeles Lakers10:00 PM CDT
- Tue, Oct 13Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers9:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 16Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers9:30 PM CDT
- Wed, Oct 21Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers9:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 30Los Angeles Lakers @ Golden State Warriors9:00 PM CDT
How to Watch Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers on October 13, 2026
You can watch Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers for free with Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers on October 16, 2026
You can watch Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers on October 21, 2026
You can watch Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers on October 23, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz on October 25, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers on October 27, 2026
You can watch Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs LA Clippers on October 28, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors on October 30, 2026
You can watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors for free with Prime Video — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers on November 1, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers on November 2, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
Recent Lakers Games & Where They Aired
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Oct 8
Sacramento Kings @ Los Angeles Lakers 110-114 Aired on: ESPN2 -
Oct 6
Los Angeles Lakers @ Golden State Warriors 98-124 Aired on: NBA TV -
Oct 5
Los Angeles Lakers @ Sacramento Kings 127-103 Aired on: NBA TV
Watching Lakers Games on Local Channels
The Los Angeles Lakers sit in the Los Angeles TV market. One of the 10 upcoming games on the schedule airs on a channel that exists locally there, and one of those is on a broadcast station you can pull in free with an antenna.
| Date | Game | Channel | In Los Angeles | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers | NBC | KNBC 4 | Free with an antenna, or DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV |
Local stations in Los Angeles
| Network | Station | Services confirmed to carry it |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | KABC 7 | Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV |
| CBS | KCBS 2 | Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| NBC | KNBC 4 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV |
| FOX | KTTV 11 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV |
| The CW | KTLA 5 | DirecTV Stream and YouTube TV |
These are the carriers our market data confirms, and it runs behind on smaller-market deals, so treat a missing service as unconfirmed rather than unavailable. Check your ZIP code with a service before you pay for a month. Full Los Angeles lineup: local channels in Los Angeles.
Streaming Services That Carry Lakers Games
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Sling TVCheapest | $45.99/mo | No |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | $67/mo | No |
| Fubo | $73.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Fubo Elite | $89.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| DIRECTV Stream | $86.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| Hulu with Live TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 3 Days |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | $109.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Prime Video | $$9/mo | No |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Lakers Games?
Across the 45 scheduled Lakers games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo | 35 of 45 | 78% |
| YouTube TV | 35 of 45 | 78% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 32 of 45 | 71% |
| Fubo Elite | 26 of 45 | 58% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 24 of 45 | 53% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 24 of 45 | 53% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 23 of 45 | 51% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 19 of 45 | 42% |
| Prime Video | 10 of 45 | 22% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Lakers Game?
To cover every network carrying Los Angeles Lakers games this season, you'd need 2 services:
- Sling TV: $45.99/mo
But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:
- Fubo: free for 7 days
- YouTube TV: free for 7 days
- DIRECTV Stream: free for 5 days
- Hulu with Live TV: free for 3 days
That means you can watch Los Angeles Lakers for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Lakers (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Los Angeles Lakers game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 2 services at $45.99/mo:
- Sling TV — $45.99/mo
- Prime Video — $0.00/mo
That's still a lot cheaper than cable, and between these you'd have every network that carries Los Angeles Lakers games covered.
Last updated: October 13, 2026