How can I watch every Rockets game in 2026-27?

Most of the Rockets' 82-game regular season airs on the team's local regional sports network — accessed via cable or a live TV bundle that carries it. National games are split between ESPN, ABC, NBC/Peacock (new for 2026-27 under the league's new TV deal), and Amazon Prime Video. Out-of-market fans need NBA League Pass ($109.99/yr or $16.99/mo).

What's the cheapest way to watch the Rockets from Houston?

In-market: a live TV bundle with the local RSN is the only realistic path for everyday viewing. Antenna catches ABC's Saturday afternoon games (~10-15 per year) plus the Christmas Day slate. HuddleMaxx tells you exactly which months need a bundle vs which you can ride out on ABC + League Pass + a single Amazon trial.

What if I'm out of market?

NBA League Pass at $109.99/yr ($16.99/mo) covers every out-of-market regular-season game. National games on ESPN/ABC/Amazon/Peacock require those services separately. Local-market games are blacked out on League Pass, so check your IP — moving to a different city changes which RSN locks you out.

Can I watch the Rockets with just an antenna?

Limited. ABC nationally televised games (Saturday afternoons, Sunday "Sunday Showcase," Christmas Day) air free OTA — that's roughly 10–15 Rockets games a year if they're a marquee team, fewer if they're not. Most regular-season games require a paid subscription. Playoffs improve sharply — the NBA Finals run on ABC.

Do I need NBA League Pass?

Only if you're outside the local market. In-market, League Pass blacks out the team's home games — defeating the purpose. Out-of-market: yes. The annual pass is cheaper than most monthly streaming subs and covers the entire season.

What about Rockets playoff games?

First and second round games split across ESPN, ABC, NBC, Peacock, and Amazon. Conference Finals usually consolidate to ABC + ESPN. NBA Finals run on ABC — antenna covers every game free. The new TV deal (2025–2036) put more playoff games on Peacock and Amazon, so a single playoff month with both subs catches anything not on broadcast.

How does HuddleMaxx specifically save me money on Rockets coverage?

Same way every fan saves: your Rockets plan is free — mapped to the Rockets' 2026 schedule, it shows exactly which streaming services to subscribe to, which months to start, and when to cancel. Recalculate it on this page any time. Pro ($14.99/year) stacks every team you follow into one optimized plan and emails you the day to start and cancel each service, so you don't pay for one after the last game you need it for.Most NBA fans save $200–$700 a season.

How to Watch Every Rockets Game in 2026

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Game	Watch path · cheapest
vs Dallas Mavericks Wed Oct 21 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	Subscribe NBA League Pass · $109.99/yr →
at San Antonio Spurs Fri Oct 23 · 9:30 PM ET · Amazon	Subscribe Amazon Prime · $8.99/mo →
at Atlanta Hawks Sat Oct 24 · 8:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Atlanta Hawks Mon Oct 26 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Milwaukee Bucks Wed Oct 28 · 8:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Dallas Mavericks Fri Oct 30 · 8:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Oklahoma City Thunder Sat Oct 31 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA TV	Subscribe YouTube TV Sports · $64.99/mo →

vs Boston Celtics Mon Nov 2 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Minnesota Timberwolves Wed Nov 4 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Phoenix Suns Sat Nov 7 · 9:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Denver Nuggets Mon Nov 9 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Golden State Warriors Wed Nov 11 · 9:30 PM ET · ESPN	YouTube TV Sports

vs Utah Jazz Fri Nov 13 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Washington Wizards Sun Nov 15 · 7:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Miami Heat Mon Nov 16 · 7:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Indiana Pacers Wed Nov 18 · 7:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	Subscribe DAZN (Pacers) · $19.99/mo · cancel after →
at Denver Nuggets Fri Nov 20 · 10:00 PM ET · Amazon	Amazon Prime
vs LA Clippers Mon Nov 23 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Phoenix Suns Wed Nov 25 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Philadelphia 76ers Sat Nov 28 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA TV	YouTube TV Sports

vs Los Angeles Lakers Mon Nov 30 · 7:30 PM ET · NBC	YouTube TV Sports

vs Toronto Raptors Tue Dec 1 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Chicago Bulls Sun Dec 13 · 6:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs New York Knicks Mon Dec 14 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Milwaukee Bucks Wed Dec 16 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Memphis Grizzlies Fri Dec 18 · 8:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Toronto Raptors Sun Dec 20 · 3:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Philadelphia 76ers Wed Dec 23 · 7:30 PM ET · Amazon	Amazon Prime
vs Oklahoma City Thunder Sun Dec 27 · 3:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Los Angeles Lakers Tue Dec 29 · 10:30 PM ET · NBC	YouTube TV Sports

at Golden State Warriors Wed Dec 30 · 10:00 PM ET · NBA TV	YouTube TV Sports

vs Dallas Mavericks Fri Jan 1 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Cleveland Cavaliers Sun Jan 3 · 7:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Minnesota Timberwolves Tue Jan 5 · 8:00 PM ET · NBC	Subscribe Peacock · $12.99/mo →

vs Memphis Grizzlies Thu Jan 7 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Brooklyn Nets Sat Jan 9 · 6:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Boston Celtics Mon Jan 11 · 7:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Oklahoma City Thunder Wed Jan 13 · 9:30 PM ET · ESPN	Sling Orange Pass · $4.99 · 1-Day Pass

vs Washington Wizards Fri Jan 15 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Detroit Pistons Sat Jan 16 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Memphis Grizzlies Mon Jan 18 · 7:30 PM ET · NBC	Peacock

at Minnesota Timberwolves Wed Jan 20 · 8:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Charlotte Hornets Fri Jan 22 · 7:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Orlando Magic Sun Jan 24 · 6:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at San Antonio Spurs Tue Jan 26 · 8:00 PM ET · NBC	Cancel Peacock after this game →

vs New Orleans Pelicans Wed Jan 27 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Orlando Magic Fri Jan 29 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Dallas Mavericks Sun Jan 31 · 8:30 PM ET · NBC	YouTube TV Sports

vs Utah Jazz Wed Feb 3 · 9:30 PM ET · ESPN	YouTube TV Sports

at Phoenix Suns Fri Feb 5 · 9:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Sacramento Kings Sun Feb 7 · 10:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Utah Jazz Tue Feb 9 · 10:00 PM ET · NBC	YouTube TV Sports

vs Sacramento Kings Thu Feb 11 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at New Orleans Pelicans Fri Feb 12 · 8:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Denver Nuggets Sun Feb 14 · 2:00 PM ET · NBA TV	YouTube TV Sports

at LA Clippers Tue Feb 16 · 11:00 PM ET · NBC	Cancel YouTube TV Sports after this game →

at Los Angeles Lakers Thu Feb 18 · 10:00 PM ET · Amazon	Amazon Prime
vs Charlotte Hornets Fri Feb 26 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Miami Heat Sun Feb 28 · 9:30 PM ET · NBC	Subscribe Fubo · $88.99/mo →

vs Golden State Warriors Mon Mar 1 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs New Orleans Pelicans Wed Mar 3 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs San Antonio Spurs Fri Mar 5 · 9:30 PM ET · ESPN	Cancel Fubo after this game →

at Golden State Warriors Sun Mar 7 · 10:00 PM ET · NBC	Subscribe Hulu + Live TV · $89.99/mo · cancel after →

at LA Clippers Mon Mar 8 · 10:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Utah Jazz Wed Mar 10 · 9:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Indiana Pacers Sat Mar 13 · 5:30 PM ET · Amazon	Cancel Amazon Prime after this game →
vs San Antonio Spurs Tue Mar 16 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Brooklyn Nets Wed Mar 17 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at New Orleans Pelicans Fri Mar 19 · 8:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Cleveland Cavaliers Mon Mar 22 · 7:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at New York Knicks Wed Mar 24 · 7:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Detroit Pistons Thu Mar 25 · 7:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Los Angeles Lakers Sun Mar 28 · 3:00 PM ET · ESPN	Subscribe DirecTV Stream Choice · $108.99/mo →

at Portland Trail Blazers Tue Mar 30 · 11:00 PM ET · NBC	Cancel DirecTV Stream Choice after this game →

at Portland Trail Blazers Wed Mar 31 · 10:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Memphis Grizzlies Fri Apr 2 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Chicago Bulls Sun Apr 4 · 4:00 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Sacramento Kings Wed Apr 7 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
vs Portland Trail Blazers Fri Apr 9 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
at Minnesota Timberwolves Sun Apr 11 · 8:30 PM ET · NBA RSN	NBA League Pass · Already yours
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Without HuddleMaxx (subscribe to everything)	$822

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