FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 20, 2025
FANDUEL SPORTS NETWORK TIPS OFF 76-GAME HEAT REGULAR-SEASON SCHEDULE WITH EXCLUSIVE LOCAL COVERAGE OF OPENING NIGHT
Viewers will get even more in-depth pregame coverage with new ‘FanDuel Sports Network Countdown Live’ show
MIAMI – FanDuel Sports Network is scheduled to televise and stream 76 Miami HEAT games during the 2025-26 NBA regular season, beginning with exclusive local coverage of Opening Night on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Orlando Magic. The “HEAT Live” pregame show starts at 6:30 p.m., with tipoff set for shortly after 7 p.m.
All HEAT regular season games except those appearing exclusively on a national platform will air on FanDuel Sports Network Sun and stream on the FanDuel Sports Network app for fans across South Florida.
Games on the network will be preceded by a 30-minute “HEAT Live” pregame show and followed by postgame coverage. New this season, fans can gear up for action across the country even earlier each weekday with “FanDuel Sports Network Countdown Live.” The whip-around style show premieres Oct. 27 and will tap into the network’s on-site reporters and expert analysts to set up the night ahead of local pregame coverage.
Fans can lock in all of FanDuel Sports Network’s HEAT coverage and other programming with the streaming Season Pass for a one-time discounted purchase of $108.99. Visit FanDuelSportsNetwork.com/packages for more information.
In addition to the Season Pass, monthly and annual streaming subscriptions are available, and viewers can also purchase individual games at FanDuelSportsNetwork.com. The FanDuel Sports Network app allows HEAT fans to stay connected to the team from home and on the go, with live statistical overlays and condensed game replays on demand.
Local Prime Video customers can also sign up to stream FanDuel Sports Network as an add-on subscription. For a limited time, fans can get $10 off a Season Pass subscription through Prime Video. Visit Amazon.com/fdsn or open the Prime Video app and search for FanDuel Sports Network to subscribe.
FanDuel Sports Network Sun also remains available on cable, satellite and streaming providers across the region, giving HEAT fans their choice of the best way to tune in. Visit GetMyHomeTeams.com to see options in each local zip code. Fans who receive the network through a TV provider can also stream games and programming on the FanDuel Sports Network app at no extra cost.
In addition to exclusive local coverage of Opening Night, FanDuel Sports Network’s 76-game HEAT schedule includes the home opener at Kaseya Center on Oct. 26 against the New York Knicks and the team’s Emirates NBA Cup Group Play games against the Charlotte Hornets (Nov. 7), Chicago Bulls (Nov. 21) and Milwaukee Bucks (Nov. 26). Two more games in December will be added to Miami’s schedule based on results of the NBA Cup, with broadcast information for those to be announced.
New this year, 12 of FanDuel Sports Network’s regular season HEAT broadcasts will also be simulcast on WPLG-Local 10. The partnership between FanDuel Sports Network, the HEAT and Local 10 aims to drive even more excitement about the HEAT in the local community.
“There’s nothing like the anticipation of a new season, and we’re thrilled to offer HEAT Nation more ways to watch than ever before,” said Damon Phillips, Executive Vice President of Team Partnerships for FanDuel Sports Network Florida/Sun. “With FanDuel Sports Network’s distribution across the HEAT’s regional footprint and multiple streaming options, we’re proud to make these award-winning game broadcasts and our expanded live programming available to all local fans.”
To see the full 2025-26 HEAT schedule, click here.
BROADCAST TEAM
The Emmy Award-winning HEAT broadcast crew features play-by-play announcer Eric Reid, who begins his 38th season as Voice of the HEAT. Former HEAT point guard John Crotty returns for his eighth season beside Reid as the game analyst.
Jason Jackson is back for his 22nd season hosting “HEAT Live.” He’s joined by Amy Audibert, a former University of Miami basketball player entering her fourth year as a pregame/postgame/halftime analyst on the network. Former HEAT coach Ron Rothstein also returns for his 12th season as a “HEAT Live” analyst.
Will Manso is back for his 13th season as a host and courtside reporter, with Kelly Saco and Jeremy Taché heading into their fourth year as hosts and reporters.
HEAT games on FanDuel Sports Network are also available in Spanish by using the SAP (second audio program) function, featuring the call of José Pañeda and Joe Pujala.
Longtime national sports anchor Stan Verrett hosts the new “FanDuel Sports Network Countdown Live,” which will preview games across the country each weeknight, including look-ins to warmups, analysis, breaking news, betting odds and more.
FanDuel Sports Network will also present new episodes of the award-winning “Inside the HEAT” throughout the season, profiling players and going behind the scenes to bring fans even closer to their favorite team.
HOW TO WATCH THE HEAT ON FANDUEL SPORTS NETWORK
Streaming Subscription: Local fans can purchase a streaming subscription via the FanDuel Sports Network app or by visiting FanDuelSportsNetwork.com. Fans can purchase a season pass, monthly, or annual streaming package. Individual games are also available for purchase once live coverage begins. The FanDuel Sports Network app is available for download on many devices and on several living-room/connected-device platforms. Click here for a full list of supported devices.
Prime Video: Local Prime Video customers can sign up to stream FanDuel Sports Network as an add-on subscription. Visit Amazon.com/fdsn or open the Prime Video app and search for FanDuel Sports Network to subscribe.
Cable/Satellite/Streaming Provider: FanDuel Sports Network Sun is widely available on cable, satellite, and streaming providers, including Xfinity, DIRECTV, U-verse, Fubo, Hotwire, Blue Stream Fiber, Breezeline, and Summit Broadband. Visit GetMyHomeTeams.com for options in your zip code. If you receive FanDuel Sports Network through your provider, you can stream games on the FanDuel Sports Network app or at FanDuelSportsNetwork.com at no extra cost by signing in with your provider credentials.
For more information: Go to HEAT.com/WhereToWatch