How to Watch TNT Without Cable So You Can Livestream NBA Playoff Games

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

Sports fans can also catch live games for the NBA Playoffs for Game 5: Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York on TNT Sports. Unless you have cable, though, your viewing options are limited.

Cord-cutters don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on a cable package in order to get access to basketball games and other TNT content — there are affordable streaming options such as live TV streamers that’ll give you instant access and for a fraction of the price.

With current free trials and promos going on, you can livestream NBA Playoff games. You’ll also get access to hundreds of other live TV channels that’ll expand your program options, so you can watch sports, reality TV and the latest dramas live and in real time.

And, if you’re interested in catching the NBA Playoffs, TNT air select matchups throughout the pro basketball tournament.

Keep reading to learn more about the current offers available.

How to Watch TNT Sports Online

You can get access to TNT through live TV streamers such as Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV. All options are currently offering either a free trial or promos that’ll reduce the cost of the platform and give you access to the NBA Playoffs. Check out the NBA Playoffs 2025 schedule here.

Below are all the ways to watch TNT Sports online.

Sling TV

You can take advantage of half off for first month of all of Sling TV‘s streaming packages with prices starting at just $23. There are three package plans to choose from: Orange, Blue and Orange + Blue with every option including the TNT channel. After your first month is up you’ll be charged the regular subscription price based on the package you pick.

The Orange Package comes with nearly 35 channels and can be streamed on just one device at a time. Included in the Blue Package is nearly 50 channels. Can’t choose? You can combine both packages and get all channels and the ability to stream on up to three devices at once.

Please note: Pricing and channel availability varies from market-to-market.

Hulu + Live TV

For the most content offerings, you can sign up for Hulu + Live TV and get access to the Hulu library in addition to more then 95 live TV channels (including TNT). The streaming platform starts at $82.99 per month.

And, for even more programming, Hulu + Live TV now comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, which will give you everything within the Hulu library in addition to exclusive content on ESPN for even more sports coverage.

DirecTV

DirecTV is offering new users a five-day free trial when you sign up. All of the signature packages include TNT, so you can stream the channels online.

Right now, you can sign up for the streaming service’s “MySports” Genre Pack, which includes channels, like TNT, ESPN, NBA TV, ABC, ESPN2, Fox Sports and much more starting at $69.99 per month.

In addition to unlimited DVR storage, you’ll get access to local channels and the ability to stream on as many devices as you want.

Max

To watch NBA Playoffs, Max starts at $9.99 per month via Prime Video. It’s streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. However, you’ll need a subscription to Prime Video (or an Amazon Prime membership) to add Max to your account (no free trial available).

Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Photos; fast free shipping in less than two days with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market; access to exclusive shopping events — such as Prime Day and Black Friday — and much more. Learn more about Amazon Prime here.

Max even gets you live sports access to the NBA, NHL, AEW and more, as well as live news from CNN. It also features hit movies and TV shows, including The Penguin, Juror #2, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Peacemaker, Barbie, Dune: Part Two and more.

The streaming service is also the home to exclusive Music Box documentaries, such as Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary, Woodstock ’99: Peace, Love and Rage, Juice WLRD: Into The Abyss, DMX: Don’t Try to Understand and others.

Is TNT Free on Amazon Prime?

The TNT channel is not available on Prime Video, but Amazon does offer access to some of the TNT’s most popular programs — such as The Closer, The Librarians, Perception, The Alienist and The Last Ship. Prime members can watch the TV shows for free and get instant access to the programs through the Prime Video library.

Additionally, Max is a channel on Prime Video to access NBA Playoff on TNT. The add-on channel starts at $9.99 per month.

Don’t have a Prime membership? New users are eligible for a 30-day free trial that you can sign up for here.

Can You Watch TNT on Hulu?

With Hulu + Live TV, you get access to more than 95 channels of live TV channels including TNT, so you can watch NBA Playoff games live and right from your couch.

Want more? For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Xbox deals, studio headphones and Nintendo Switch accessories.