You're sitting there, jersey on, wings ready, and you pull up the app only to see that dreaded "This content is not available in your area" message. It’s enough to make you want to hurl your remote at the wall. Honestly, finding out where to stream Warriors game shouldn’t feel like you’re trying to crack a secret government code. But between the new 2025-2026 media deals and those weird regional blackout rules, the landscape has changed.
The NBA’s TV situation just went through its biggest shake-up in decades. TNT is out (mostly), and NBC is back in the game for the first time since the early 2000s. If you’re trying to catch Steph Curry and the crew this season, you’ve basically got three different "buckets" of games to keep track of, and missing just one means you're missing roughly 20% of the season.
The NBC Sports Bay Area and Peacock Situation
If you live in Northern California, Nevada, or Southern Oregon, NBC Sports Bay Area (NBCSBA) is your bread and butter. It's the Regional Sports Network (RSN) that carries the vast majority of games. But for a long time, you needed a bulky cable contract to get it.
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That’s finally changed.
As of the 2025-2026 season, Peacock has launched an RSN add-on. If you’re in the Warriors' home territory, you can actually add NBC Sports Bay Area directly to your Peacock subscription. It’s a game-changer for cord-cutters who didn’t want to shell out $80+ for a massive live TV bundle. You just put in your zip code, pay the monthly add-on fee, and you’re watching the local broadcast with Bob Fitzgerald and Kelenna Azubuike.
One weird quirk? You have to "check in" at home. Peacock’s rules say you can stream the games while traveling for up to 37 days, but eventually, you’ve got to open the app back in your home zip code to re-verify. If you’re a digital nomad or just a really long-term traveler, this might trip you up.
National TV: The New Players on the Block
The 2026 season is also the debut of Amazon Prime Video as a major NBA partner. They’ve taken over those exclusive Thursday night slots and the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup. If you already have Prime for the free shipping, you're set for those specific games. If not, well, that's another subscription to add to the pile.
- NBC & Peacock: Since the "NBA on NBC" is back, a lot of high-profile Sunday games and primetime matchups are on the main NBC network. These also stream live on Peacock.
- ESPN & ABC: They’re still around. They kept the "A-tier" package, meaning most Saturday night showcases and huge rivalry games (looking at you, Lakers matchups) will be here.
- Amazon Prime: Exclusive Thursday nights. You won't find these on local TV or League Pass.
Basically, the "Old Guard" of TNT is gone, replaced by a mix of broadcast TV and heavy-duty streaming. It’s a bit of a mess to manage, but it does mean more ways to watch without a 2-year contract.
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Solving the NBA League Pass Blackout Headache
If you live in San Francisco and try to use NBA League Pass to stream a Warriors game, you’re going to have a bad time. League Pass is strictly for "out-of-market" fans. If you’re a Dubs fan living in New York or Chicago, League Pass is incredible—you get almost every game.
But if you’re local? Blacked out.
The system uses your IP address and, on mobile, your GPS to figure out where you are. Even if the game is on national TV (like ESPN), League Pass will block the live stream and only let you watch the replay a few hours (or days) later.
Some people try to get around this with a VPN. It’s a "sorta" fix. While it works on a laptop by spoofing your location to, say, London or even just a different US city, the NBA app on your phone is smarter. It checks your GPS. Unless your VPN has a specific "GPS spoofing" feature for Android, your phone will still know you’re sitting in Oakland and block the stream.
Where to stream Warriors game if you want everything in one place
If you hate the idea of switching between four different apps, a "Live TV" streaming service is your best bet, though it’s the most expensive route.
- YouTube TV: Honestly the most reliable. It has ABC, ESPN, NBC, and NBA TV. In the Bay Area, it carries NBC Sports Bay Area. It’s basically cable but over the internet.
- Hulu + Live TV: Similar to YouTube TV. You get the local RSN and the national channels. Plus, they throw in Disney+ and ESPN+, which is a nice perk if you have kids or watch UFC.
- Fubo: Great for sports because of the multiview feature (watching 4 games at once), but they often charge a "Regional Sports Fee" on top of the base price, which can make the bill jump up unexpectedly.
- DirectV Stream: This is the "no-compromise" option. It’s usually the most expensive, but it has the most robust coverage of RSNs across the country.
The "Free" Way (Yes, It Still Exists)
Don't sleep on the antenna. With NBC and ABC carrying a combined total of dozens of Warriors games this year, a $20 digital antenna from a big-box store can get you those games in crystal-clear 4K or 1080p for free. Forever.
Obviously, you won't get the 60+ games that air on NBC Sports Bay Area or the Thursday night Amazon games, but for the biggest matchups of the year, old-school rabbit ears are still the most underrated tool in a fan's arsenal.
Actionable Steps for Tonight's Game
- Check the zip code: If you're in the Bay Area, download the Peacock app and see if the NBCSBA add-on is available for your account. It's the cheapest legal way to get local games without a full TV bundle.
- Audit your subscriptions: Check if you already have Amazon Prime. Many people forget they have it and end up trying to find "alternative" streams for Thursday games when they already have access.
- Download the NBA App: Even if you don't buy League Pass, the app's "Game Detail" page is the most accurate place to see exactly which channel owns the rights to tonight's game. It updates in real-time.
- Test your VPN early: If you're using the "out of market" strategy, log in 15 minutes before tip-off. The NBA has been aggressive about blocking known VPN server ranges lately.
Watching the Dubs in 2026 requires a bit of a strategy, but once you've mapped out which games are on Peacock versus Amazon, you can stop stressing about the "blackout" screen and get back to complaining about the officiating.