Los Angeles Lakers fans are about to experience live NBA games like never before. Starting January 9, select Lakers home games will stream live in Apple Immersive format on the Apple Vision Pro. This new viewing option comes through a partnership between Apple and Spectrum SportsNet, offering a more interactive and cinematic way to follow the team.
How Apple Immersive Changes the Experience
Unlike standard broadcasts, Apple Immersive places fans inside the arena. Viewers can switch between seven camera angles, including courtside views, behind-the-basket shots, the scorer’s table, and even the player tunnel. As a result, fans can control how they watch each moment of the game.
In addition, Apple enhances the feed with 3D graphics. Scoreboards, player stats, and shot clocks appear in three dimensions, while spatial audio recreates the sounds of the arena using advanced microphones. Together, these features aim to make viewers feel closer to the action than ever before.
When and Where to Watch
The first immersive broadcast takes place on January 9, when the Lakers face the Milwaukee Bucks. More games will follow throughout the 2025–2026 season, including matchups against the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Denver Nuggets.
Access depends on location. Fans in Southern California, Hawaii, and parts of Southern Nevada can watch through the Spectrum SportsNet app if their TV or internet package includes the channel. Meanwhile, viewers in other U.S. regions and select international markets can stream replays and highlights using the NBA app with a free NBA ID.
What You Need to Get Started
To watch in Apple Immersive, fans need an Apple Vision Pro headset running visionOS 26. The device must include an M2 or M5 chip to support the high-quality video feed, which can reach speeds of up to 150 Mbps.
Why This Matters for Sports Streaming
This move signals a major shift in how live sports may be delivered in the future. By blending live action with immersive technology, Apple and Spectrum aim to redefine at-home viewing. For Lakers fans, it offers a fresh, engaging way to stay connected to the team throughout the season.
