Skip to main content

Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Why trust us?

Knicks vs Rockets live stream: Can you watch the game for free?

The Houston Rockets close out their grueling six-game road trip with a game at Madison Square Garden tonight. They take on the New York Knicks very shortly, at 7:30 p.m. ET.

If you’re looking to watch, the game will only be televised locally on MSG (Knicks markets) and Space City Home Network (Rockets markets), but there are also a handful of different live stream options. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the Knicks vs Rockets online:

The Best Way to Watch Knicks vs Rockets Live Stream

World Series on FuboTV.
.

You can watch a live stream of MSG (local markets), Space City Home Network (local markets) and 180-plus other channels on Fubo, which comes with a free trial. And when you start that free trial you can also add in NBA League Pass, which lets you watch every out-of-market game this season. Moreover, if you’re looking for something more long-term, Fubo is the cheapest streaming service that includes MSG, Space City Home Network and League Pass.

Is There a Free Knicks vs Rockets Live Stream?

DirecTV Stream app icon on Apple TV.
Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends

For viewers who live in the Knicks or Rockets markets, there are two different ways you can watch a legal live stream of the game: Fubo and DirecTV Stream. The latter includes MSG and Space City Home Network in local markets as part of the “Choice” package, and it also comes with a free trial. If you’re searching for a long-term option, DirecTV Stream is slightly more expensive than Fubo, but it includes TNT, making it the only option to watch every single NBA game if you live in the Knicks or Rockets market.

For out-of-market viewers, you’re going to need NBA League Pass, which is available through Fubo, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV or Amazon Prime Channels, all of which come with their own free trial.

How to Watch the Knicks vs Rockets Live Stream from Abroad

NordVPN for Apple TV.
Derek Malcolm / Digital Trends

A virtual private network (VPN) can help you access US-only streaming sites if you’ve left the country, and NordVPN is our choice. It’s reliable, it doesn’t limit bandwidth speed (which is important for streaming a live NBA game) and it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Tim Keeney
Tim is a long-time sports journalist who has written about everything from the NFL to more popular sports such as chess…
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool live stream: Can you watch for free?
Massive open air soccer stadium with a game in play.

The Arne Slot Era in Liverpool officially begins this weekend, as the Reds open their 2024-25 Premier League campaign at Portman Road against Ipswich Town. On the heels of a second-consecutive promotion, Ipswich Town are making their return to top-flight football for the first time in 22 years.

In the United States, the match starts bright and early: 7:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, August 17, and will be televised on USA Network. But, if you're looking for ways to watch Premier League soccer live online without cable, we have you covered. Here's a rundown of all the ways you can watch a live stream of Ipswich Town vs Liverpool for free or cheap.
Is there a free Ipswich Town vs Liverpool live stream?

Read more
Arsenal vs Wolves live stream: Can you watch for free?
UEFA soccer league goal-line technology

Following their best Premier League season in 20 years, Arsenal open up the 2024-25 campaign with a fixture against Wolves at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The Gunners won both head-to-head matchups last year and are strongly favored to kick off the season with three points.

The match starts at 10:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, August 17. If you live in the United States, it will be televised nationally on USA Network. But if you want to watch Arsenal vs Wolves live online, we've compiled all the best ways watch Premier League soccer cable-free.
Is there a free Arsenal vs Wolves live stream?

Read more
Man United vs Fulham live stream: Can you watch for free?
A soccer goal net with the rest of the pitch in front.

The 2024-25 English Premier League campaign officially gets underway today, as Manchester United host Fulham at Old Trafford. Fulham handed the Red Devils one of their six home losses in the league last year, so Erik ten Hag's new-look squad will seek revenge as they aim to bounce back from their worst league finish in 34 years.

This one starts at 3:00 p.m. ET and will be televised on USA Network in the United States. However, if you don't have cable and want to watch Premier League soccer online, we've found all the best ways you can watch a live stream of Man United vs Fulham for free or cheap.
Is there a free Man United vs Fulham live stream?

Read more