when does nba league pass air it's first game ?

NBA League Pass doesn’t “air” its own first game; it streams out-of-market NBA games, and the first games available are the NBA season openers. In the 2025-26 season, the opening night was Tuesday, Oct. 21, and one of the featured League Pass games was Sixers at Celtics at 7:30 p.m. ET.

How it works

• League Pass carries live out-of-market games throughout the season.

• Nationally televised games are usually not live on League Pass and are available later, typically 3 hours after the live broadcast.

• Locally televised games may be delayed longer, typically 3 days after the game.

What to expect first

If you mean the first game of the NBA season you can watch on League Pass, it’s usually the opening night matchup(s) when the season tips off. For the specific season referenced in recent coverage, that was Oct. 21, with early featured games on opening night.

Quick note

If you want the exact first game for the current season schedule, it depends on the league calendar for that year and your location rights.