Sky Sports to Deliver Comprehensive NBA & WNBA Coverage Through 2028
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Sky Sports is set to become the premier destination for basketball fans, offering extensive coverage of the NBA and WNBA through 2028. The network will broadcast a wide range of games, starting with the upcoming 2025-2026 NBA season, available live on Sky Sports Basket (channel 205) and streamed via NOW.
A Multi-Year Commitment to Basketball
The broadcasting agreement encompasses a significant investment in basketball programming, extending beyond the NBA to include the Unipol Serie A, Euroleague, and Eurocup. According to a company release, Sky Sports Basket will serve as a central hub for all things basketball, uniting Italian, European, and American leagues in one convenient location.
The NBA coverage will be particularly robust, featuring all NBA Christmas Day games, MLK Day games, the NBA All-Star game, a selection of playoff matchups each season, and both Conference Finals – with one series broadcast live and the other deferred. Fans can anticipate exclusive live coverage of the NBA Finals in 2027, with deferred broadcasts in 2026 and 2028. The WNBA will also receive substantial attention, with many regular season games, as well as Play Offs, Semifinals and Finals series being aired.
Expert Commentary Team Assembled
Enhancing the viewing experience will be a dedicated team of commentators and analysts. Sky’s “NBA team” includes Flavio Tranquillo, Francesco Bonfardeci, Mauro Bevacqua, Dario Vismara, and Davide Fumagalli providing game analysis. Gaia Accoto will lead studio coverage, supported by Laura Macchi, Andrea Meneghin, Davide Pessina, and Matteo Soragna.
Notably, Marco Belinelli, the only Italian to win an NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2013-2014 and a 2014 All-Star Weekend three-point contest winner, will serve as an ambassador for Sky Sport Basket, offering insights during top matches and special events.
Extensive Digital and News Coverage
Beyond live game broadcasts, Sky Sports will provide comprehensive digital coverage through its website, skysport.it, including a premium section called Insider featuring exclusive content. Continuous updates and highlights will be available on Sky Sport 24 and the network’s official social media accounts. A senior official stated that the goal is to provide “non-stop coverage” for basketball enthusiasts.
Early Season Schedule Highlights
The network has already announced a schedule of games for the week of October 22nd, 2025:
- Oklahoma City – Houston, Wednesday, October 22nd, live at 1:30 AM on Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport Basket (commentary by Flavio Tranquillo and Davide Pessina), with deferred broadcasts at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Sky Sport Basket.
- Los Angeles Lakers – Golden State, Wednesday, October 22nd, live at 4:00 PM on Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport Basketball (original commentary), with deferred broadcasts at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Sky Sport Basket (commentary by Davide Fumagalli and Matteo Soragna).
- New York – Cleveland, Thursday, October 23rd, live at 1:30 AM on Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport Basket (original commentary).
- Dallas – San Antonio, Thursday, October 23rd, live at 3:30 AM on Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport Basket (original commentary), with a deferred broadcast on Sky Sport Basket at 11:00 AM (commentary by Dario Vismara and Mauro Bevacqua).
- Indiana – Oklahoma City, Friday, October 24th, live at 1:30 AM on Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport Basket (original commentary).
- Golden State – Denver, Friday, October 24th, live at 4:30 PM on Sky Sport Basket (original commentary), with a postponed broadcast at 11:00 AM on Sky Sport Basket (commentary by Francesco Bonfardeci and Davide Pessina).
- Denver – Phoenix, Sunday, October 26th, live at 2:00 PM on Sky Sport Basket (original commentary).
- Cleveland – Milwaukee, Sunday, October 27th, live at 11:00 PM on Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport Basket (commentary by Francesco Bonfardeci and Mauro Bevacqua).
This comprehensive coverage package solidifies Sky Sports’ position as a leading provider of basketball content, promising fans an immersive and engaging experience for years to come.
