How to watch the Los Angeles Lakers
Most regular-season games air on Spectrum SportsNet (DIRECTV Stream channel 691).
- Most games
- Spectrum SportsNet · DIRECTV Stream 691
- National games
- National games air on ESPN and ABC, NBC and Peacock, and Prime Video.
- Tonight’s game
- Official Lakers schedule
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Prices checked September 28, 2026. Prices change often; confirm on the provider’s site before you buy.
Which services have Lakers games
Spectrum SportsNet is carried by DIRECTV Stream. Of the live TV streaming services, only DIRECTV Stream carries Spectrum SportsNet.
| DIRECTV Stream | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | YouTube TV | Sling TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum SportsNet | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| TNT and TBS | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cheapest ways to watch
Through a full season you need: Spectrum SportsNet, Local CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN / ESPN2.
DIRECTV Stream MySports + MyHome Team covers every one of those networks for $64.98 a month for 6 months, then $84.98, before taxes. DIRECTV Stream Choice adds a full entertainment lineup at $64.99 in month one, then $84.99 plus a regional sports fee of up to $19.99.
By itself: Spectrum SportsNet+, in market only. Local games only.
Game night, sorted
Find the channel, turn it on and watch at home, or on your phone and tablet with the DIRECTV Stream app.
- Live TV, local channels and your apps in one place
- Unlimited streams at home on compatible devices
- Cancel anytime, no annual contract
Out of market and blackouts
Out-of-market games are on NBA League Pass. Local networks are limited to the home territory, and some national games are exclusive to one network.
Lakers TV questions
Straight answers. Anything else, ask our team.
What channel are the Lakers on?
Most Lakers games are on Spectrum SportsNet, channel 691 on DIRECTV Stream. National games air on ESPN and ABC, NBC and Peacock, and Prime Video.
How can I watch the Lakers without cable?
Stream Spectrum SportsNet through DIRECTV Stream, or subscribe directly (Spectrum SportsNet+, in market only). You still need a way to get ESPN, FOX, TNT and NBC for national games.
Can I watch the Lakers outside Los Angeles?
Out-of-market games are on NBA League Pass.
Watch the Lakers on DIRECTV Stream
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