BoS | NBA Action in Full Swing on ESPN across Africa
Johannesburg, 30 January 2025: The NBA 2024-25 regular season is well underway, bringing thrilling basketball action to fans across the world. With high-intensity matchups and standout performances from the league’s biggest stars, ESPN Africa ensures that viewers on the continent don’t miss a moment, broadcasting five live games per week together with repeats during regular programming hours. This guarantees ample opportunities for basketball enthusiasts to catch their favourite teams in action.

Johannesburg, 30 January 2025: The NBA 2024-25 regular season is well underway, bringing thrilling basketball action to fans across the world. With high-intensity matchups and standout performances from the league’s biggest stars, ESPN Africa ensures that viewers on the continent don’t miss a moment, broadcasting five live games per week together with repeats during regular programming hours. This guarantees ample opportunities for basketball enthusiasts to catch their favourite teams in action.
ESPN Africa Delivers the Best of the NBA, On and Off the Court
The excitement will only continue to build as the season progresses towards the playoffs, set to begin on 19 April, leading up to the NBA Finals which start on 5 June. Every game counts as teams push for post-season qualification, making this a crucial period for both players and fans.

Adding to the buzz, ESPN Africa recently hosted its first-ever ESPN Baller Café event in Johannesburg. The gathering brought together fans, media, content creators, and channel affiliates for a special live screening of the San Antonio Spurs vs Indiana Pacers game, which took place as part of NBA Paris Week. The event delivered an electric atmosphere, uniting basketball lovers to celebrate the sport and experience the game on the big screen.
Upcoming NBA Games on ESPN Africa
Over the next two weeks, fans can look forward to a lineup of exciting matchups, including showdowns featuring powerhouse teams such as the New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, and Philadelphia 76ers. Key fixtures include:
30 January: New York Knicks vs Denver Nuggets (02:43), Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder (05:05)
• 1 February: Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets (02:43), Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic (00:00)
• 2 February: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks (22:30)
• 6 February: Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs (02:13), Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns (04:35)
• 8 February: Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers (02:43), Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz (05:05), Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers (23:00)
• 9 February: Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers (21:00)
With these exciting matchups on the horizon, NBA fans across Africa have plenty to look forward to as the race to the playoffs heats up. Stay tuned to ESPN Africa for all the latest action, expert analysis, and unmissable moments from the world’s premiere basketball league.
For updates regarding basketball and other American sports, fans can connect to @ESPNAfrica on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit https://www.espn.com/.