It’s down to the Memphis Grizzlies and the Miami Heat in this year’s NBA Summer League championship — here’s how to stream it without cable
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The NBA 2K25 Summer League has reached its finale, pitting the Memphis Grizzlies against the Miami Heat in the Summer League championship. The Grizzlies secured their spot in the championship by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 99-98 (23 of those points were scored by Scotty Pippen Jr.). The Heat made it after defeating the Golden State Warriors 102-99.
Quick Answers: How to Watch NBA Summer League Championship
- Where to Stream: DirecTV Stream, fubo, Hulu + Live TV, ESPN+
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Date, Start Time: Monday, July 22, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
If you’re looking to watch the NBA Summer League championship, read on. Below is a quick guide on how to livestream the Summer League championship without cable, plus a way to watch the game for free.
How to Watch NBA Summer League Championship Online
The NBA Summer League championship is airing live on ESPN. Cord-cutters can watch the Heat vs. Grizzlies game online with any cable streaming service that carries ESPN, or with ESPN+. Here’s a breakdown of both options, including pricing and free trial info.
Stream NBA Summer League Championship on Live TV Streaming Service
The best way to watch the Heat vs. Grizzlies Summer League championship is with a cable streaming service. If you sign up for one with a free trial — like Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, or fubo — you’ll be able to watch the game for free. All three of those carry ESPN, plus dozens of other channels for comprehensive live TV streaming.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is one of the most comprehensive live TV streaming services with up to 160+ channels, including local channels, regional sports networks, and all popular national channels. Packages start at $79.99 a month and all subscriptions start with a five-day free trial.
Stream NBA Summer League Championship on ESPN+
ESPN+ will also have a livestream of the NBA Summer League championship, but you’ll have to pay for the service to watch the Heat vs. Grizzlies game (ESPN+ doesn’t offer a free trial). The service costs $10.99 a month or $109.99 if you want to sign up for a year in advance.
ESPN+
ESPN+ offers extensive live and on-demand content across just about every sport. The service costs $10.99 a month or $109.99 a year for an annual plan.
Get a Free NBA Summer League Championship Livestream
As mentioned, you can watch the NBA Summer League championship for free by taking advantage of a free trial from DirecTV Stream, fubo, or Hulu + Live TV. You won’t pay anything as long as you cancel the trial before it ends. Sign up for DirecTV Stream’s five-day free trial here, fubo’s seven-day free trial here, or Hulu + Live TV’s three-day free trial here.
When Is the NBA Summer League Championship?
The Heat vs. Grizzlies NBA Summer League championship is happening tonight, Monday, July 22. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT, and is broadcasting live from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
