How to Watch Upcoming Los Angeles Lakers Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: April 20, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Los Angeles Lakers this 2026 NBA season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Los Angeles enter this stretch at 53-29 (1st in Pacific Division). They have 6 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with HOU @ LAL on April 21, 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.
How to Watch Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers on April 21, 2026
You can watch Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers for free with Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo Elite, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets on April 24, 2026
You can watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets for free with Prime Video — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets on April 26, 2026
You can watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets for free with Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo Elite, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers on April 28, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets on April 30, 2026
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How to Watch Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers on May 2, 2026
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Recent Los Angeles Lakers Games & Where They Aired
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Apr 18
Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers 98-107 Aired on: ABC -
Apr 12
Utah Jazz @ Los Angeles Lakers 107-131 Aired on: Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +, KJZZ-TV, Jazz+, NBA League Pass -
Apr 10
Phoenix Suns @ Los Angeles Lakers 73-101 Aired on: Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +, Arizona's Family 3TV, Suns Live, NBA League Pass -
Apr 9
Los Angeles Lakers @ Golden State Warriors 119-103 Aired on: Prime Video -
Apr 7
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Los Angeles Lakers 123-87 Aired on: Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +, FanDuel SN OK, NBA League Pass -
Apr 5
Los Angeles Lakers @ Dallas Mavericks 128-134 Aired on: NBC, Peacock -
Apr 2
Los Angeles Lakers @ Oklahoma City Thunder 96-139 Aired on: Prime Video, Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net + -
Mar 31
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Los Angeles Lakers 113-127 Aired on: Spectrum Sports Net, FanDuel SN OH, Spectrum Sports Net +, NBA League Pass -
Mar 30
Washington Wizards @ Los Angeles Lakers 101-120 Aired on: MNMT, Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +, NBA League Pass -
Mar 27
Brooklyn Nets @ Los Angeles Lakers 99-116 Aired on: Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +, YES, NBA League Pass
Streaming Services That Carry Los Angeles Lakers Games
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo | $73.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Sling TV | $45.99/mo | No |
| Hulu with Live TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 3 Days |
| Fubo Elite | $89.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Peacock | $7.99/mo | No |
| Prime Video | $$9/mo | No |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Los Angeles Lakers Game?
To cover every network carrying Los Angeles Lakers games this season, you'd need 3 services:
Sling TV: $45.99/mo
But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:
YouTube TV — free for 7 days
Hulu with Live TV — free for 3 days
That means you can watch Los Angeles Lakers for 17 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Los Angeles 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 3 services at $53.98/mo:
- Peacock — $7.99/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: April 20, 2026