Radio / Television News

Live NBA games return to SiriusXM


TORONTO — When the NBA resumes its 2019-20 season on July 30, SiriusXM Canada subscribers will be able to hear live play-by-play of every game through the remainder of the season, including the NBA playoffs and the finals, plus daily talk and analysis on the exclusive SiriusXM NBA Radio channel.

Subscribers with the SiriusXM All Access plan can listen on their SiriusXM radios, via the SiriusXM app and at home with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant or however they stream in their house, says the news release. Those listening via the SiriusXM app get access to the official radio broadcasts of every NBA team, ensuring they can hear their favourite team’s announcers for every game.

On Thursday, July 30, the NBA season resumes with a doubleheader featuring the Utah Jazz vs. the New Orleans Pelicans at 6:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Los Angeles Clippers facing the L.A. Lakers at 9:00 p.m. ET. For these games, the Pelicans and Lakers broadcasts will air on SiriusXM NBA Radio (channel 86), the Jazz broadcast will air on channel 212, and the Clipper broadcast on channel 81. Fans can tune in leading up to game time for SiriusXM NBA Radio’s regularly scheduled daily programming, and SiriusXM NBA Radio hosts will be live on air with post-game coverage until 2:00 a.m. ET.

The satellite radio company made a similar announcement about Major League Baseball season earlier this week.

For the schedule of future NBA games and their SiriusXM channels, please visit www.siriusxm.ca/sports/nba.