NBA on NBC

NBA on NBC
NBA on NBC logo used from 2000 to 2002
GenreNBA game telecasts
Presented by
Theme music composerJohn Tesh
Opening theme"Roundball Rock"
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons
  • 8 (19541962 run)
  • 12 (19902002 run)
  • 11 planned (2025–2036)
  • 31 (total, including planned)
Production
Production locations
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time150 minutes or until game ends
Production companyNBC Sports
Original release
Network
  • NBC (1954–1962, 1990–2002, starting in 2025)
  • Peacock (starting in 2025)
  • USA Network (starting in 2025, overflow only)
ReleaseOctober 30, 1954 (1954-10-30) –
April 7, 1962 (1962-04-07)
ReleaseNovember 3, 1990 (1990-11-03) –
June 12, 2002 (2002-06-12)
ReleaseOctober 2025 (2025-10)
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Television broadcasts of the National Basketball Association (NBA) games produced by NBC Sports has aired on NBC under the NBA on NBC branding throughout three incarnations in its history.

The NBA was first televised by NBC from 1954 to 1962. In 1990, the NBA returned to NBC under a multi-year contract which coincided with the dynastic run of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls; the league rose to unprecedented popularity, with ratings surpassing the days of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird in the mid-1980s. NBC's coverage ended after the 2001–02 season after a 12-year run, when NBC was outbid for the broadcast television contract by Disney (via ABC).

In July 2024, it was announced that NBCUniversal had regained rights to the NBA under a new contract beginning in the 2025–26 season, which will see coverage on NBC and streaming platform Peacock.