The Phoenix Suns have secured their local television broadcast plan for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season. The team announced on September 15 that 74 regular-season games will air on Arizona's Family (Channels 3 and 5 in Phoenix) and stream on Suns+ via the Arizona's Family Sports app. This deal ensures fans across the Valley can follow the team as they look to rebound from a tough finish to the 2025-26 campaign, which ended with a 122-131 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 28.
Most of the action will be on Arizona's Family. The home opener on October 24 against the Golden State Warriors will be shown on CBS 5 and Arizona’s Family Sports. For the rest of the regular season, all Arizona’s Family broadcasts will be live on both 3TV and Arizona’s Family Sports. The network will have exclusive local rights to 71 games, starting with the season opener in Portland on October 21.
All locally televised games will also be available to stream. Fans need a paid subscription to Suns+ through the Arizona’s Family Sports app. Subscriptions open on October 1 at azfamilysports.com. The radio broadcast partners are returning, too. Arizona Sports 98.7 and KSUN La Mejor Radio will again carry the play-by-play.
Local access is huge for building and maintaining a dedicated fanbase. After a season where the team struggled down the stretch, going 1-4 in its final five games, keeping games easily available is key. The recent form shows four consecutive losses, including defeats of 109-121 and 120-107 to Oklahoma City. Easy viewing options help fans stay connected through ups and downs.
The streaming component via Suns+ is a modern necessity. It caters to viewers who prefer mobile devices or smart TVs over traditional cable. This move acknowledges shifting media habits while securing a stable broadcast home. It’s a straightforward solution for fans who want to watch every possession.
The Suns will be eager to turn the page. Their final games of the last season were difficult. Beyond the April 28 result, they fell 119-84 and 120-107 in Oklahoma City. A bright spot was a 135-103 win over the Thunder on April 13, but it was followed by a 101-73 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The team's performance in the paint and on the perimeter will need improvement.
Head coach and the roster will be focused on a fresh start. The consistency of local broadcasts provides a reliable platform for the team's story to unfold. Additional games could be added to Arizona's Family schedule depending on the NBA Cup group play results. Fans can track the team's progress and check the full schedule on our [fixtures](/fixtures) page.
For those listening on the go, the radio setup remains unchanged. Arizona Sports 98.7 FM will handle the English-language broadcast. KSUN La Mejor Radio will provide Spanish-language coverage. This dual-format approach ensures the Suns' games reach the broadest possible audience in the region. It’s a simple but effective way to follow the assists, rebounds, and three-pointers.
The announcement ends speculation about local TV rights. It guarantees Suns basketball a prominent place on Phoenix-area televisions for another season. As the team prepares for training camp, fans now know exactly how they’ll be able to watch the quest for more wins and a playoff return begin.
