The 2022 NBA season is here! As of October 18, 30 teams will return to the court for the regular season. There’ll be 82 matches per team, with the final games scheduled for April 9. Interested? Below, we’ll explain how to stream the new NBA season on Kodi, and the best addons for watching basketball.

There are a number of great Kodi addons, but some try to pass themselves off as “free” while others use pirated streams. Our guide focuses specifically on addons that provide official streams to NBA games.

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Use a VPN to stream NBA games on Kodi

Many official streaming sources for NBA games are region-locked, and local markets are often blacked out of streams. Furthermore, both official and unofficial Kodi addons pose some security risks for Kodi users. For these reasons, we recommend using a VPN when streaming NBA games through Kodi.

Those trying to access NBA games from outside the US or inside the blackout region may need a VPN to get past geographic content blocks. Especially for sporting events like the NBA, broadcast rights typically limit where those streams are broadcast. However, a VPN can help you bypass such geographic blocks and access the NBA streams you want.

A VPN makes it appear as though you are accessing the stream from a different location.

Here’s how to watch NBA 2022 games on Kodi from anywhere:

  • Sign up, download, and install a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
  • Open the VPN app.
  • Choose a VPN server location where the game can be streamed, typically in the US but outside of the blackout region.
  • Connect to the VPN
  • Open Kodi and start streaming the game!

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2022 NBA broadcasters

This time around, five different networks are splitting the broadcasting rights. Here they are in order of most to least games:

  • NBA League Pass
  • NBA TV
  • ESPN
  • TNT
  • ABC

With that in mind, the following Kodi addons will offer you the best viewing options.

Official NBA live stream Kodi addons

There are several high-quality Kodi addons that provide you access to NBA games. These options are fully legal streaming methods that may require a subscription to the broadcaster’s streaming service. All you need to do is create your account, grab your username and password, and enter them into the Kodi addon. You’ll then be able to access any of these accounts through Kodi.

NBA International

There used to be an NBA addon in the official Kodi repo (NBA League Pass) but this hasn’t worked in a while and isn’t even visible in Kodi 19 or later. However, basketball fans can stream every League Pass and NBA TV fixture using NBA International instead. You will need a League Pass subcription ($14.99 per month or $99.99 USD per season) and can just enter your credentials into the addon’s settings.

You’ll find the NBA International addon on the developer’s GitHub page. Note that you may need a VPN to watch anything, depending on where you are in the world.

ESPN

The ESPN addon for Kodi lets you stream a variety of ESPN channels, including those that are showing NBA matches. However, to use it, you’ll have to sign in with your cable provider details or an ESPN+ account (currently $9.99 per month).

ESPN can be found in the SlyGuy repository.

Hulu

Hulu with Live TV lets you stream ABC, ESPN, and TNT, which are all showing NBA fixtures this season. Prices start at $69.99 per month, though this includes a Disney+ and ESPN+ subscription as well, so you’re getting your money’s worth.

Looking to access these channels via Kodi? Just install the Hulu addon from the SlyGuy repository, enter your login details, and get started. Note that you’ll need a VPN to use Hulu from outside of the US.

How to get started with Kodi

The first step is to download Kodi and install it.Once that’s done, you can choose from our list of the best addons for live streaming NBA games on Kodi, both free and paid. Learn how to install Kodi addons and repositories using our tutorial.

Atlantic

  • Boston Celtics
  • Brooklyn Nets
  • New York Knicks
  • Philadelphia 76ers
  • Toronto Raptors

Central

  • Chicago Bulls
  • Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Detroit Pistons
  • Indiana Pacers
  • Milwaukee Bucks

Southeast

  • Atlanta Hawks
  • Charlotte Hornets
  • Miami Heat
  • Orlando Magic
  • Washington Wizards

Northwest

  • Denver Nuggets
  • Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Portland Trail Blazers
  • Utah Jazz

Pacific

  • Golden State Warriors
  • LA Clippers
  • Los Angeles Lakers
  • Phoenix Suns
  • Sacramento Kings

Southwest

  • Dallas Mavericks
  • Houston Rockets
  • Memphis Grizzlies
  • New Orleans Pelicans
  • San Antonio Spurs