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Apple Vision Pro to Stream Live Lakers Games

Apple's Vision Pro will offer live Lakers games in an immersive format.

  • New immersive content for Vision Pro
  • Features live Lakers games
  • Available next NBA season
  • Watch via NBA or Spectrum SportsNet apps
  • Requires visionOS 26 to access
  • Details on schedule to come

Apple’s Vision Pro will stream selected live Los Angeles Lakers games in an immersive format during the upcoming NBA season. This will allow users to experience the excitement of the game as if they were courtside, offering unique perspectives not available in regular broadcasts.

First Live Sports for Apple Immersive Video

Apple announced that the Vision Pro headset will offer live immersive sports content for the first time, starting with select Los Angeles Lakers games during the 2025-26 NBA season. These games will be available in the Apple Immersive Video format, delivering a courtside experience with perspectives not possible in traditional broadcasts. Apple states this will let users feel the intensity of the games as if they were right there on the court.[1][2]

Existing Immersive Content on Vision Pro

Prior to this, Vision Pro’s immersive library included pre-recorded experiences such as a scripted short film in a submarine, a Metallica concert, and highlights from the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. The Lakers live games mark the device’s entry into real-time immersive sports, a technical leap given the complexity of live sports broadcasting.[3][1]

Technical Details and Availability

  • Lakers games will be streamed starting early 2026 via the NBA app and Spectrum SportsNet app on Vision Pro.
  • The live broadcasts will be filmed using specialized Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive Live cameras placed courtside and under the basket for immersive viewpoints.
  • Users need Vision Pro running visionOS 26 or later to access the streams.
  • The full game schedule will be announced later this fall.
  • Access will require subscription authentication through Spectrum SportsNet or NBA app.
  • Streams can deliver up to 150 Mbps for high-definition immersive video.[4][5][6][7]

Global Reach and Replay

Lakers games in Apple Immersive will be available live and on-demand (up to three days post-game) in the United States and replayed internationally in countries like the UK, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the UAE via the NBA app.[5][8]

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  1. - Added details on camera technology used courtside.
  2. - Included requirement of visionOS 26 for streaming.
  3. - Specified availability via NBA and Spectrum SportsNet apps.
  4. - Mentioned streaming quality up to 150 Mbps.
  5. - Noted replay availability on-demand for three days.
  6. - Highlighted international replay access in multiple countries.
  7. - Explained dependency on subscription authentication.
  8. - Clarified first games release timeline as early 2026.
  9. - Included Spectrum's role in app store and streaming.
  10. - Compared new live immersive sports to previous pre-recorded content.

FAQ

What is the availability for the immersive experience?

The experience will be available early next year.

How can users access the Lakers games?

Users can access them via the NBA or Spectrum SportsNet apps.

What system is required for streaming?

Users need visionOS 26 on their Vision Pro.

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First Live Sports for Apple Immersive VideoExisting Immersive Content on Vision ProTechnical Details and AvailabilityGlobal Reach and Replay