You can watch the NBA and WNBA 3‑point contests through the leagues’ usual All‑Star broadcast partners, mainly TNT for the NBA and ESPN for the WNBA, with streaming options via major live‑TV apps.

NBA 3‑Point Contest (All‑Star Saturday)

For the NBA All‑Star Saturday Night 3‑point contest, coverage in recent seasons has looked like this:

  • TV channel: TNT (nationally in the U.S.).
  • Typical day/time: All‑Star Saturday night, prime‑time Eastern (around 8 p.m. ET block, with the 3‑point contest in the middle of the program).
  • Main streaming options:
    • Sling TV: carries TNT and is frequently promoted as a primary streaming option for the 3‑point contest.
* Other live‑TV services that include TNT in many markets (e.g., YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream), though exact lineups depend on your subscription and region (check your channel list).

A realistic viewing setup, if you don’t have cable: sign up for a live‑TV streaming trial that includes TNT (for example Sling, if available where you are), then tune into TNT during the All‑Star Saturday window.

Quick NBA viewing table (example based on recent years)

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Event Where to watch Needs cable?
NBA 3‑Point Contest (U.S.) TNT on cable/satellite; Sling and other live‑TV streamers with TNT.Not if you use a streaming trial.
Because scheduling and rights can change year to year, check the current NBA All‑Star page or your local listings for the exact date and time of this season’s contest.

WNBA 3‑Point Contest (All‑Star Weekend)

For the WNBA All‑Star 3‑point contest and skills challenge, recent events have aired on ESPN and its digital platforms.

  • TV channel: ESPN.
  • Streaming:
    • ESPN app and ESPN.com with a TV provider login.
* ESPN+ and Disney+ have also carried coverage or simulcasts in some cases.

* Live‑TV services with ESPN (e.g., DirecTV Stream, fubo, Hulu + Live TV) sometimes offer free trials.

If you’re mainly interested in the WNBA 3‑point contest, make sure your plan includes ESPN, then tune in during the All‑Star Friday night skills/3‑point window.

Quick WNBA viewing table (example based on recent years)

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Event Where to watch Streaming options
WNBA 3‑Point Contest ESPN on cable/satellite.ESPN app/site, ESPN+, Disney+, or live‑TV streamers with ESPN.

Extra tips

  • Check your time zone: published times are usually U.S. Eastern; convert to your local time.
  • Confirm the year’s details: visit the current NBA or WNBA All‑Star info page or your local broadcaster’s schedule a day or two before the event to verify the exact channel and tip‑off time, since partners and slots can shift slightly year to year.

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