Where To Watch The NBA Live In Auckland, New Zealand

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Updated: January 5, 2025

If One of The Following Applies To You - This Guide Will Prepare You For Watching the NBA In Auckland, NZ.

  • You are a fan of the NBA, or a NBA team.

  • You are searching for a bar or venue to watch the NBA live on TV in Auckland.

  • You are a NZ local confused about where/how to stream the NBA.

  • You are a cruise ship visitor in Auckland looking for a Sports Bar to watch the NBA.

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Bordersology is a Canadian Travel Blog. We created this guide while living in Auckland during 2024.

 

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#1) Option: Sky Sports Now Package

When we moved to NZ in 2023 we found it difficult to watch North American or European sports because . . . (1) the time zone difference puts most of the games in the morning/afternoon. (2) most sports bars in NZ only show one stream across all of their TVs (usually rugby coverage on Sky Sports).

Therefore, for NBA fans in NZ we recommend you >buy a 1 month pass< to Sky Sports Now.

Sky Sports Now Gives You Access To:

  • ESPN 1 + 2 - Home of the 2024 NBA Playoffs in NZ/AUS

  • Several Sky Sports Channels - showcasing rugby and European sports

  • Stream the games anywhere on your phone or tablet

  • Start from beginning of the game feature

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#2) The Right Track - Auckland CBD

Put simply, we believe the #1 location to view the NBA playoffs in Auckland is The Right Track Sports Cafe. Open from 9am-1am, you will be able to catch the most NBA games live.

>The Right Track Facebook<

  • Every TV can be put on a different steam. So they can always get your game on!

  • Dozens of TVs + one extra-large screen TV.

  • Free customer Wifi with great speed

  • Daily Happy hour deals and food specials.

  • Friendly staff that will help you find the game you want to watch.

  • TAB machines for the gamblers

 

#3) The Fox: A London Pub - Viaduct

The Fox: A London Pub is a popular sports bar in Viaduct Harbour, Auckland CBD. Opens 11am on the Weekends and Noon during the week.

*With only one stream across all TVs, you might find yourself competing for screen time.

>The Fox Facebook<

  • Screens everywhere, never miss the game.

  • Surround sound audio feed in the pool room and bathrooms.

  • Lots of gluten-free food options on the menu, but standard pub food overall.

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#4) The Empire - Auckland CBD

The Empire provides the # of TV screens needed to properly enjoy an NBA game!

The only problem is that they only have one feed, so they may refuse to put on your game.

>The Empire Website<

  • Lots of TVs and two projector screens.

  • Large selections of drinks and beers.

  • Lots of tables inside and outside on patio.

  • VIP deals card.

 
 

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#5) Schapiro’s Sports Bar - Mt Eden

Located in Eden Terrace, Schapiro’s Sports Bar is a highly recommended American Sports Bar.

Inspired by San Francisco style sports bars, Schapiro’s will get you in the right vibe for the NBA Playoffs!

>Shapiro’s Sports Bar Website<

  • See what games will be playing on their website and reserve a table

  • Opens at Noon so NBA fans will be able to catch West Coast NBA games live.

 
 

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#6) The Paddington- Parnell

Leave Auckland CBD and catch the NBA Playoffs in Parnell, at The Paddington.

>The Paddington Website <

  • Opening at 10am during the week, Paddington is a great spot to watch the end of Eastern Conference over breakfast.

  • Opens 11am on the weekends, watch Western Conference games from start.

 
 

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#7) Morningside Tavern - Eden Park

Leave Auckland CBD and head to Morningside Tavern for the NBA Playoffs!

Morningside’s website boasts “We’ve got all the sports channels, if it’s not already on just ask our friendly staff to change the channel on one of our many big screens.”

>Morningside Website<

  • Website shows which games will be available and you can book a table

  • 20+ beers on tap

  • Many TV screen

  • Happy hour and daily specials

 

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#8) The Kingslander - Near Eden Park

Leave Auckland CBD and catch the game at the busy Kingslander Sports Bar.

>The Kingslander Website<

  • Big screen TVs

  • “Whats-On” section of the website shows which games they will be playing + live music performances.

  • Themed daily specials and events.

 

#9) wahlburgers - Viaduct

A Boston style burger chain owned by a celebrity.

Wahlburgers has several televisions screens and a decent selection of beers on tap.

 
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