Bring the NBA closer to you with "NBA docomo."

NBA docomo is the comprehensive platform for the world's top basketball league, the NBA.

Not only do you get live game broadcasts, but you can also access the latest NBA news, scores, highlights, programs, and more in Japanese.

Let's enjoy all kinds of NBA entertainment together.

◆Streamed Games

Regular Season (10-15 games per week, focusing on popular teams)
NBA 2K Summer League *1
NBA All-Star Game *1
Playoffs *1
Conference Finals *1
NBA Finals *2

*1 Not all games will be available for streaming, but we plan to focus on teams featuring Japanese players (Rui Hachimura and Yuki Kawamura) and teams with large fan bases in Japan.

*2 Streaming will begin every two years starting with the 2026-27 season.​

Furthermore, if you sign up for a paid NBA docomo subscription, you can watch approximately 10-15 games per week, focusing on teams with Japanese players and popular matchups, with live and archived streaming and commentary in Japanese, anytime, anywhere.​

◆Features available for free with the NBA docomo app

All NBA game schedules

All NBA game live scores

NBA team/player scores

Latest NBA news

Watch highlights
Watch NBA docomo original programs (some restrictions apply)

◆Features available with a paid NBA docomo subscription

Live/archive streaming of 10-15 games per week *1

Watch all original programs

Watch exclusive NBA content

Simultaneous viewing on up to 4 devices

*1 All live/archived games include Japanese commentary

◆NBA docomo original programs

"WEEKLY NBA docomo": A free weekly information program about the world's top basketball league

"NBA Opening Special! A Complete NBA Viewing Guide": An easy-to-understand introduction to the NBA's recent evolution and current power structure!

"NBA: All You Need to Know About the NBA! Players You Absolutely Can't Miss": Introducing the appeal of 12 of today's hottest players, along with their anecdotes!​
"NBA All You Need! Incredible Plays": NBA docomo presents a selection of NBA super plays! ​
"NBA for Beginners - What is the World's Top Basketball League?": With a series of superhuman plays and spectacular scenes, the world's top basketball league, the NBA, attracts not only sports fans but also many famous celebrities. We introduce the teams you should keep an eye on this season in a ranking format! ​
◆NBA docomo Pricing Plans

■ Apply for NBA docomo without changing your line contract

｜ Customers currently using docomo MAX or docomo Point MAX lines before the service launch (October 20, 2025)

Apply for NBA docomo for free.

｜ Customers currently using ahamo lines

Apply for NBA docomo for ¥1,078 per month (tax included) or a campaign price of ¥550 per month (tax included)*3.​

｜ Customers using lines other than those listed above

You can apply for NBA docomo for ¥2,728 (tax included) per month (campaign price: ¥1,628 (tax included) per month*3).

■ Apply at the same time as docomo MAX

｜ Customers applying for docomo MAX as a new customer or switching from another carrier (MNP)

You can apply for NBA docomo for free. *1, 2

｜ Customers currently using a docomo line and switching to docomo MAX or docomo Point Activity MAX

You can apply for NBA docomo for free. *1, 2

■ Apply at the same time as ahamo

｜ Customers applying for ahamo as a new customer or switching from another carrier (MNP)

You can apply for NBA docomo for ¥1,078 (tax included) per month (campaign price: ¥550 (tax included) per month*3. *1, 2

| Customers currently using Docomo lines and switching to ahamo

You can apply for NBA docomo for ¥1,078 per month (tax included) or ¥550 per month (tax included)*3. *1, 2

*1: You must be subscribed to an eligible plan (docomo MAX, docomo Point MAX, or ahamo) at the time of application for NBA docomo. Please note that if you first subscribe to NBA docomo on a non-Docomo line and then subscribe to an eligible plan, the NBA docomo fee for the eligible plan will not be applied for the first month, even if the contract dates are the same.

*2: After application, a review will be conducted. Depending on the review status, it may take several days for service to begin. NBA docomo's paid membership features will be available after the review is complete.​
*3: For contracts signed between December 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026, the campaign price will apply from the month of signing up. For contracts signed before November 30, 2025, the campaign price will apply from the December 2025 bill. The regular price will automatically be renewed from the April 2026 bill. ​
◆Frequently Asked Questions​
Q.1 What is NBA docomo? ​

NBA docomo is an NBA video streaming service for Japan provided by NTT Docomo, Inc. It will live stream the NBA Regular Season, Playoffs, Conference Finals, NBA 2K Summer League, NBA All-Star Game, and the NBA Finals every two years starting with the 2026-27 season. All games streamed on NBA docomo are accompanied by Japanese commentary. ​
In addition to viewing game content, the service also provides player and team information, game stats, news, and more. ​
Q.2 Where can I watch NBA docomo?​

You can watch on the NBA docomo website and app, and on the Lemino channel. Once you sign up for NBA docomo, you can watch from either. ​
Q.3 How do I apply for the docomo MAX or ahamo discount plan? ​

Docomo MAX, docomo point-based service MAX, and ahamo subscribers must have the appropriate line contract beforehand to qualify for the NBA docomo discount. ​

If you sign up for docomo MAX, docomo point-based service MAX, or ahamo within the same month after signing up for NBA docomo, you will be charged ¥2,480 (¥2,728 including tax) for the contract month. ​

*If you are a new subscriber or a transferee (MNP) of docomo MAX, docomo point-based service MAX, or ahamo, your application will be subject to a review process. Depending on the review process, it may take several days for your service to begin. NBA docomo's paid membership features will be available after the review process is complete.​

Q.4 What devices can I watch on? ​

Multi-device compatible. You can watch on smartphones, TVs (Lemino channel only), computers, tablets, etc. ​

Q.5 Can I use it on devices other than Docomo mobile phones? ​

If you have a d account, you can use it even if you don't have a Docomo line contract.