How to Cancel Your NBA TV Subscription

Canceling your NBA TV subscription is easy to do through the NBA website or mobile app if you subscribed directly. However, it can get more complicated if you subscribed through a third party like Amazon Prime Video. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps for canceling NBA TV across all platforms.

Why Cancel NBA TV?

Before jumping right into how to cancel, let‘s discuss a few common reasons NBA fans decide to cut the cord:

• NBA TV is expensive – Packages can cost up to $200/year.
• You can only watch your local team‘s games – NBA blackout restrictions are frustrating.
• You prefer watching games in person or at bars.
• You want to switch to cheaper streaming options.

According to a 2021 Hollywood Reporter survey, around 46% of U.S. households have canceled paid TV services in favor of lower-cost streaming alternatives. And that number is likely higher among millennials.

While NBA TV offers excellent coverage, it ultimately comes down to your budget and preferences as a basketball fan. There‘s no one-size-fits-all approach.

Comparing NBA TV Packages

Before deciding to cancel, you may want to explore downgrading your NBA TV package first. Here‘s an overview of what‘s included with the major subscription options:

Package	Price	Games	Features
NBA TV Only	$6.99/month	Up to 40 live games	1 concurrent stream
NBA League Pass	$14.99/month	Out-of-market games	2 concurrent streams
NBA League Pass Premium	$17.99/month	Out-of-market games	2 devices, advanced stats

As you can see, NBA League Pass provides the most comprehensive coverage but at over twice the cost of NBA TV alone. Downgrading could save you $100+ per year.

Canceling NBA TV on NBA.com

If you subscribed to NBA TV directly on NBA.com, follow these simple steps to cancel:

1. Go to the NBA.com homepage and click "Sign In" in the top right corner.
2. Enter your email and password to sign in to your NBA account.
3. Once signed in, click on the "My Account" icon in the top right corner.
4. Under "My Subscriptions", click on "Manage Plan".
5. On the next page, click the "Cancel Subscription" button.
6. Select a reason for canceling from the dropdown menu.
7. Click "Cancel Subscription" again to confirm.

Your NBA TV subscription will be canceled at the end of your current billing cycle. You can continue accessing NBA TV until then.

Canceling NBA TV on Mobile

If you subscribed on your iPhone or Android device, canceling is also straightforward:

iPhone

1. Open the App Store app.
2. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
3. Scroll down and tap "Subscriptions".
4. Under "Active", tap on your NBA TV subscription.
5. Tap "Cancel Subscription" and confirm.

Android

1. Open the Google Play Store app.
2. Tap the hamburger menu in the top left corner.
3. Select "Subscriptions".
4. Tap on your NBA TV subscription.
5. Tap "Cancel subscription" and confirm.

Again, your access will continue until the end of the billing period when the cancellation takes effect.

Canceling NBA TV on Streaming Devices

If you subscribe to NBA TV through your streaming device like Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV, use these instructions:

Roku

1. From the Home screen, go to My Account > Manage Subscriptions.
2. Select NBA TV from your list of subscriptions.
3. Click Cancel Subscription and confirm.

Apple TV

1. Open Settings and go to Users & Accounts > Subscriptions.
2. Select NBA TV.
3. Click Cancel Subscription.

Fire TV

1. Go to Settings > Manage Subscriptions.
2. Find NBA TV and select Cancel Subscription.
3. Confirm cancellation.

You‘ll lose access to NBA TV on that device as soon as you cancel.

Canceling NBA TV on Amazon Prime Video

If you subscribed to NBA TV through Amazon Prime Video Channels, canceling requires a few extra steps:

1. Go to amazon.com and sign into your Prime account.
2. Hover over "Account & Lists" and select "Prime Video Channels".
3. Find NBA TV in your list of channels and click "Cancel Channel".
4. Click "Cancel Channel" again to confirm.

Amazon will cancel your NBA TV subscription immediately, so you won‘t have continued access.

Getting a Refund for NBA TV

Unfortunately, NBA TV does not offer refunds if you cancel your subscription early. Their Terms of Service state:

No credits or refunds will be issued for partial subscription periods or unwatched games.

So even if you only had NBA TV for a month, you won‘t get any money back if you cancel.

However, if you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video Channels, you may be eligible for a partial refund depending on how early you cancel:

• Cancel within 1 day – Full refund
• Cancel within 3 days – 50% refund
• Cancel within 7 days – 25% refund
• Cancel after 7 days – No refund

Check with Amazon Customer Service if you think you qualify for a Prime Video Channels refund after canceling NBA TV.

Downgrading Your NBA TV Subscription

If you want to keep NBA TV but at a cheaper price, you can downgrade from a premium package to a more basic one. Here‘s how:

1. Go to account management and select "Change Subscription Plan".
2. Choose your new lower-priced package.
3. Click "Submit Change".

Your cheaper subscription will start after your current billing cycle ends. Popular downgrade options include:

• NBA TV Premium to NBA TV Standard
• NBA League Pass to NBA TV
• NBA League Pass Premium to Standard

Just note that you‘ll lose access to some games, features, and content by downgrading.

Pausing Your NBA TV Subscription

If you only want to temporarily pause your NBA TV subscription, you have a couple options:

Seasonal Pause

You can pause your NBA League Pass subscription during the offseason from July to September. Just go into account management and select "Seasonal Pause". You won‘t be billed again until October.

Short-Term Pause

For shorter pauses of 1-60 days during the season, chat with NBA customer support online and request a temporary hold on billing. Be aware you‘ll still owe for the full month once your pause ends.

Alternative Ways to Watch NBA Games

If you decide to fully cancel NBA TV, don‘t worry – you still have plenty of options for streaming live basketball games:

Live TV Streaming Services

Many streaming TV providers like YouTube TV ($65/month), Hulu + Live TV ($70/month), Sling TV ($35/month), and DIRECTV STREAM ($70/month) carry major national NBA game broadcasts. Regional sports networks are also available for local team coverage.

Pros: All-in-one solution, lots of other channels included
Cons: Can get pricey with add-ons

NBA Team Pass

You can purchase single team pass to watch your favorite team‘s games through the NBA App or team website. These cost around $120/year.

Pros: Cheaper than League Pass, follows just one team
Cons: Limited to one team‘s games

Free Streaming Sites

Some free streaming sites like Crackstreams and Stream2Watch offer illegal pirated streams of NBA games. Use these at your own risk. Quality and reliability vary significantly.

Pros: Completely free access
Cons: Ethically dubious, poor quality

Over-the-Air Antenna

An HD antenna can pick up ABC, ESPN, TNT, and other channels showing national NBA games broadcast locally in your area. Completely free after antenna purchase.

Pros: One-time cost, free TV
Cons: Inconsistent quality, limited channels

Sports Bars

Watching the game at a sports bar with NBA TV is always an option too! You‘ll get all the basketball action in an exciting social setting.

Pros: Fun experience, on big screens
Cons: Have to leave your house

According to u/BEASTMODEING247 on Reddit:

I cancelled NBA TV last year and just started hitting up B-Dubs for games instead. The atmosphere is so much better for big matchups and playoffs.

So don‘t feel like you need NBA TV to enjoy NBA games! Bars and antennas work too.

Contact NBA Customer Support

If you have any trouble canceling your NBA TV subscription, reach out to the NBA customer support team:

• Online Chat: https://watch.nba.com/nbatv/support
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone (US): 1-877-632-3538

Explain your situation and they can help fix any cancellation issues promptly.

The Bottom Line

Canceling NBA TV is quick and easy if you subscribed directly through NBA.com or the mobile app. Just go to account management and select cancel.

If you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video, you‘ll need to cancel the channel subscription specifically. Refunds only apply for a short window after signing up.

You can also downgrade or temporarily pause your NBA TV subscription if you don‘t want to fully cancel yet. And there are alternative ways to stream live NBA basketball without an NBA TV membership at all.

I hope this detailed guide gave you all the steps and insider knowledge you need to successfully cancel your NBA TV subscription! Let me know if you have any other questions, I‘m happy to help as an expert.