After the acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, Miami Heat fans are not going to want to miss any game for the 2026-27 NBA campaign. For the first time in a long time, there are real championship expectations tied to the Heat.
They may not be considered the overwhelming favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference, but they're certainly in the conversation with a few teams that could make the NBA Finals. It truly is amazing how the acquisition of one player has completely changed the outlook for the Heat franchise.
While it some ways, the Heat will ultimately be judged by what they are or aren't able to do in the playoffs, they'll have a ton of eyes on them from the opening tip. Heat fans are not going to want to miss a minute of action this season, and there are a few ways they can go about making that happen.
How to watch the Heat on TV
As the 2026-27 NBA season gets underway, the Heat's local non-nationally televised games will air on WPLG Local 10. The Heat are expected to get multiple nationally televised games, including a game on ABC on Christmas Day and an ESPN showcase on Wednesday, October 21, during opening week.
The rest of the nationally televised games for the Heat are expected to be formally announced later this week.
How to watch the Heat on streaming platforms
For local fans, the Local 10 Plus Platinum app is available on smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs for Heat games this season. There will also be a few select games, which will be on their nationally televised schedule that will air on streaming platforms like ABC, ESPN, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video.
Out-of-market fans can also choose to purchase an NBA League Pass subscription to ensure they are able to access all non-nationally televised games throughout the regular season.
How to listen to the Heat on radio
Local radio broadcasts of Heat games can be found on FM 104.3 WQAM and AM 560 Sports WQAM. Non-local fans can stream game audio nationwide via the SiriusXM app via supscription or the Audacy App.
The Heat's 2026-27 NBA regular season schedule release
The Heat's full schedule is set to be released later this week, but there have been a few contests that have already been leaked. Here's a list of what we know so far:
October 21 - Heat vs Wolves (6:30 p.m.)
October 30 - Heat vs Pacers (7:00 p.m.)
November 13 - Heat vs Cavs (7:00 p.m.)
November 25 - Heat @ 76ers (4:00 p.m.)
November 27 - Heat @ Knicks (6:00 p.m.)
December 25 - Heat @ Celtics (1:30 p.m.)
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