DAZN is reshaping sports viewing in Spain for 2026 by adding the NBA, broadcasting LaLiga’s 20th matchday through the new HBO Max DAZN plan, and offering select football and basketball games on open‑air TV. These moves give fans a single subscription that includes premium basketball, top‑flight soccer and traditional TV access, expanding choices and lowering barriers.
NBA Joins DAZN Spain for the 2025‑2026 Season
Full Access Without Extra Fees
Starting in the 2025‑2026 season, DAZN provides live NBA regular‑season games, playoffs and the final to Spanish subscribers. The league’s games are included in the standard DAZN package, eliminating the need for separate pay‑per‑view purchases and offering a cost‑effective way for basketball fans to follow every action.
LaLiga Live on the HBO Max DAZN Plan
Open‑TV Broadcast for the 20th Matchday
The new “Plan HBO Max DAZN” merges HBO’s entertainment library with DAZN’s sports coverage. As part of the plan, the 20th matchday of LaLiga 2025‑2026 is streamed live on both digital devices and traditional broadcast TV, allowing viewers who rely on linear television to watch top‑flight Spanish football without additional hardware.
Open‑TV Football Returns via DAZN & RTVE
DAZN has partnered with RTVE to bring select Primera División matches back to free‑to‑air television. This agreement restores open‑air access to high‑profile soccer games, catering to audiences that prefer conventional TV while reinforcing DAZN’s role as a bridge between OTT streaming and linear broadcasting.
Free‑to‑Watch ACB Basketball Match
In line with its open‑air strategy, DAZN will broadcast the ACB League game between Unicaja and Covirán Granada (Jornada 16) on free television. The match, scheduled for 17 January at 18:00, will be available to all viewers, boosting visibility for Spanish basketball and attracting casual fans.
Impact on the Spanish Sports Market
The convergence of OTT and open‑air TV creates a hybrid distribution model that reshapes rights‑holding dynamics. By aggregating NBA, LaLiga and ACB content under one subscription, DAZN positions itself as a comprehensive sports hub. Traditional broadcasters face both competition and partnership opportunities, while consumers enjoy greater flexibility and broader access across devices.
Conclusion
DAZN’s 2026 initiatives—adding NBA coverage, delivering LaLiga via the HBO Max DAZN plan, and restoring open‑air football and basketball—signal a decisive shift toward a more inclusive sports ecosystem in Spain. The blend of streaming convenience and traditional TV reach expands audience options, strengthens DAZN’s market foothold, and promises a future where fans choose how they watch, not where they must watch.
