NBA Lands on Prime Video with 11-Year Media Rights Deal: New Commentators and Bilingual Coverage
Unprecedented Coverage Awaits NBA Fans on Prime Video
Sports enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The National Basketball Association (NBA) has struck a groundbreaking, 11-year global agreement on media rights with streaming giant Prime Video. Kicking off the 2025-2026 season, this historic partnership brings unparalleled coverage to basketball fans worldwide.
Meet the Exceptional Commentary Team
The star-studded commentary team is set to leave no stone unturned in delivering an unrivaled viewing experience. Led by Alessandro Mamoli, the iconic voice of NBA in Italy, the squad also features:
- Mario Castelli, a seasoned commentator beloved by basketball aficionados;
- Matteo Gandini, an American sports super-expert;
- Tommaso Marino, the former professional point guard famed for his contagious enthusiasm; and
- Andrea Trinchieri, the international coach who has made his mark across continents, including Russia, Germany, Serbia, and Lithuania.
And that’s not all! The dynamic duo of Massimo Ambrosini, the former Milan captain and UEFA Champions League commentator, will also join the fold for selected matches – bringing the perfect blend of professionalism and passion to the booth.
Prime Video’s Game-Changing Bilingual Coverage
In a first for Italian audiences, Prime Video presents a unique, bilingual viewing experience. Every game will be broadcasted with the commentary of the Italian team, but fans can also switch to the English commentary for a broader perspective – with NBA legends like Blake Griffin, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, and Dwyane Wade chiming in from the United States.
“For these selected games, spectators will be able to freely switch from Italian coverage to that in English, personalizing their viewing experience of the NBA.”
The NBA Prime Video Offer: Game Schedule and Season Coverage
Kickoff Weekend
- Saturday, Oct 25: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics (1:30 PM) & Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers (4:00 AM);
- Sunday, Oct 26: San Antonio Spurs vs Brooklyn Nets (7:00 PM).
2025-2026 Season Exclusives
Get ready for a packed season, with Prime Video treating fans to:
- 87 regular-season matches, including 29 that are set for primetime viewing almost every weekend, and the Emirates Cup Championship Game;
- The ‘NBA Play-In Tournament 2026’;
- One-third of the games from the first and second rounds of the playoffs;
- A series of conference finals; and
- The NBA Finals 2026 – all exclusive and included at no extra cost for Prime subscribers.
Fans eager for even more action can subscribe to the NBA League Pass, granting access to every single game of the season, live and on-demand.
Did You Know?
Dwyane Wade, one of the English commentators, is a three-time NBA champion and 13-time NBA All-Star, known for his breathtaking abilities on the court.
Pro Tip
Don’t miss the chance to catch the season’s opening matches, kicking off on Oct 25-26 with a bang.
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