For 2026–27, viewers in WPLG Local 10’s South Florida broadcast reach can watch non-nationally televised Miami Heat games free over the air on WPLG Local 10 or stream them free in the Local 10 Plus Platinum app. Outside that area, NBA League Pass is the main option for out-of-market games, subject to local and national blackouts. National games may be carried by a different broadcaster, so check the specific matchup and your location before choosing a service.
Choose how to watch based on your location and the game
| Viewer situation | Where to start | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Within Local 10’s South Florida broadcast reach; game is not nationally televised | WPLG Local 10 over the air or the Local 10 Plus Platinum app | The Heat says its non-national games will be available free during 2026–27. App availability and reception depend on your device and location. Heat broadcast schedule |
| Outside the Heat’s local market | NBA League Pass | League Pass offers live and on-demand out-of-market games, but other local-market restrictions may apply. Check your ZIP code with the NBA blackout checker. |
| The matchup is nationally televised | NBA schedule or Tap to Watch | The national broadcaster and required TV or streaming access vary by game. Use NBA Tap to Watch to find the option for your location. |
| You cannot watch video | Heat radio listings | English and Spanish stations are listed for Miami–Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers–Naples, Stuart and the Florida Keys. See the Heat radio page. |
Watch locally in South Florida
The Heat says WPLG Local 10 will broadcast every non-nationally televised game free over the air in the 2026–27 season. Those games will also stream free through the Local 10 Plus Platinum app on smartphones, tablets and smart TVs. The team describes coverage across WPLG’s full South Florida broadcast reach. Check the Heat’s broadcast schedule for game details.
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Over-the-air reception varies by household location and setup; the team’s announcement does not establish that every viewer needs a particular antenna or that reception is available in every home. For app viewing, check that Local 10 Plus Platinum is available for your device and confirm the game listing.
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Watch out-of-market games with League Pass
The Heat points fans outside its local market to NBA League Pass for live and on-demand games. In the United States, League Pass blacks out local NBA team games and nationally broadcast games while they are live. Local-market restrictions may also affect viewers whose local team is not Miami, so check the NBA’s ZIP-code blackout checker before subscribing.
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NBA.com’s League Pass page listed a season price of $79.99 for League Pass and $114.99 for League Pass Premium on October 4, 2026. These are the prices displayed on that date, not a guarantee of current pricing. The same page described standard League Pass as streaming on one device with commercials; Premium as streaming on up to three devices, without commercials, with offline viewing and in-arena streams during breaks. Confirm current prices, features and availability on the official League Pass page.
League Pass is available through the NBA App and NBA.com. The NBA page lists mobile devices, connected TVs and consoles as supported, and says subscribers can also watch through Prime Video after linking an account. Device and partner availability can vary; check the current service details for your setup.
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Find the right service for nationally televised games
A national telecast may be on a different service from the Heat’s local broadcasts or League Pass. Coverage and access requirements vary by game, and a subscription to one service does not necessarily include every matchup. Check the NBA schedule or Tap to Watch to see the broadcaster or viewing option listed for that game and your location.
When a blackout ends, check replay timing
If a live game is blacked out on League Pass, the NBA Help Center’s US guidance gives different replay windows depending on the broadcast: locally televised games become available on demand three days after the live broadcast concludes, while nationally broadcast games become available at 6:00 a.m. ET the following day. See the NBA blackout guidance for current details.
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Quick checklist before game time
- Check the matchup. Find the game on the NBA schedule or Tap to Watch at NBA.com/watch.
- Check your location. If you are outside Local 10’s reach, use the League Pass ZIP-code checker to review blackout restrictions.
- Confirm live or replay access. Local non-national games, national games and replays can have different availability and timing.
- Verify the device or broadcast path. Check Local 10 Plus Platinum availability for app viewing, or the League Pass device and partner options for streaming.
- Use radio if video is not practical. Check the Heat’s station listings for your market and language.
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