The Washington Wizards will soon be back in action for a crucial season. They are still rebuilding, but hope to help second-overall draft pick Alex Sarr blossom into a superstar. The Wizards have three exciting rookies and must start developing their young core immediately.
Fans should not expect Washington to be in the postseason mix. This season will be about development and trying to find undervalued talent. Head coach Brian Keefe plans on helping his young players blossom in his first full season in the gig.
Fans won’t want to miss a game this season, and every contest will be available on cable and streaming thanks to Monumental Sports. Here is an in-depth look at how to watch throughout the 2024-25 season.
How to watch Wizards games on cable TV this season
Monumental Sports plans to broadcast all 82 games this season to Wizards fans. Washington has just five nationally televised contests, including only one on TNT. Fans in the local market can catch them all through Monumental Sports.
Local broadcasts
Fans who live in the local market can find the Monumental Sports Network on Comcast, DirecTV, Verizon, and many other services. Here is a rundown of where fans can watch.
Cable provider | Channel(s) |
|---|---|
Comcast/Xfinity | 10 or 846 |
Antietam Broadband | 46 or 834 |
Cox | 44 |
DirecTV | 642 |
Hardy OneNet | 18 |
LumosTV | 40 |
Optimum | 38 |
SCTC | 19 |
Shentel | 222 |
Astound | 370 or 685 |
Verizon | 76 or 576 |
Xtream | 32 |
National broadcasts
The Wizards have one game on TNT and four on NBA TV this season. They have the fewest marquee dates, which is expected of a rebuilding franchise.
Wizards national TV broadcast schedule
Date | Opponent | Channel |
|---|---|---|
Nov. 2 at 9:30 p.m. | vs. Miami Heat | NBA TV |
Dec. 30 at 7:00 p.m. | vs. New York Knicks | NBA TV |
Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. | vs. Phoenix Suns | TNT |
Mar. 24 at 7:00 p.m. | vs. Toronto Raptors | NBA TV |
April 6 at 6:00 p.m. | at Boston Celtics | NBA TV |
How to watch Wizards’ games without cable
Monumental Sports Network app
Fans in Washington D.C. can stream every game using the app. They must buy a subscription, but for as low as $19.99 per month they can stream every night.
FuboTV
FuboTV does not offer Monumental Sports Network for customers in the D.C. area, but it has NBA League Pass for those outside the area. The service does not include TNT, so those games may not be available. FuboTV has a seven-day free trial for new customers.
YouTube TV
Monumental Sports Network is on YouTube TV, and fans living in the Wizards market should be able to watch every game on the streaming service. New customers can try it free for seven days.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV also features Monumental Sports Network and should give local fans every Wizards game live. This service has a three-day free trial.
Which streaming services offer Monumental Sports Network?
Service | Does it have Monumental Sports Network? |
|---|---|
Fubo | No |
Sling | No |
YouTube TV | Yes |
Hulu + Live TV | Yes |
Out-of-Market Streaming Options
How to get NBA League Pass to watch the Wizards
Fans living outside the Washington D.C. market can watch every Wizards game on NBA League Pass for $14.99 per month. Yearly rates will be available closer to the start of the regular season. Fans can watch the games via the NBA App or any connected device.
NBA TV
Fans can watch four Wizards games on NBA TV this season. It is available on cable or through the NBA app. Fans can also enjoy highlights, replays, and more on this network. It will only feature a few games but will give fans plenty of chances to keep up with the Wizards.
Season outlook: Who to watch on the Wizards
The Wizards are a young team, and fans should watch the development of Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly, and Kyshawn George closely. Washington hopes each can blossom into an organizational building block. These players are years away from their primes but will get plenty of crucial reps this season as the franchise rebuilds.
The Washington Wizards will not measure success with wins and losses this season. Their goal is to develop talent and get the most out of their roster. Fans won’t want to miss it as the 2024-25 campaign will set the franchise up for future success.