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.

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How to Watch Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers on April 21, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM CDT Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA Season: Postseason TV: NBC, Peacock
Free on TV in nationwide: NBC — no subscription needed, just an antenna

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

Kickoff: Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM CDT Venue: Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX Season: Postseason TV: Prime Video

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

Kickoff: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 8:30 PM CDT Venue: Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX Season: Postseason TV: NBC, Peacock
Free on TV in nationwide: NBC — no subscription needed, just an antenna

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

Kickoff: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA Season: Postseason

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets on April 30, 2026

Kickoff: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX Season: Postseason

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

How to Watch Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers on May 2, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA Season: Postseason

Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.

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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:

Peacock: $7.99/mo
Sling TV: $45.99/mo
$53.98/mo total

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
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:

That's still a lot cheaper than cable, and between these you'd have every network that carries Los Angeles Lakers games covered.

Los Angeles Lakers · NBA
Record: 53-29
1st in Pacific Division

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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