NBA · Game guide
Miami Heat at Los Angeles Lakers
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
Next meeting
Monday, November 2, 2026 · in 21 daysMiami Heataway
Los Angeles area · Lakers local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Los Angeles Lakers 'Watch & Listen' page (modified Oct 2 2026)
Miami area · Heat local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Miami HEAT schedule release (heat.com), Aug 13, 2026
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Heat vs Lakers: quick answers
What time is the Heat vs Lakers game?
- Miami Heat at Los Angeles Lakers starts on Mon, Nov 2 at 10:00 PM ET · 9:00 PM CT · 8:00 PM MT · 7:00 PM PT.
What channel is Heat vs Lakers on?
- The game is on Spectrum SportsNet in the Los Angeles area and WPLG Local 10 in the Miami area.
How can I stream Heat vs Lakers?
- In the Los Angeles area it streams on Spectrum SportsNet+; in the Miami area it streams on LOCAL 10 Plus Platinum app; outside both teams' home markets it is on NBA League Pass.
Is Heat vs Lakers on national TV?
- No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
Spectrum SportsNet
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVSouthern California, Santa Barbara & Ventura counties, Las Vegas, Hawaii | Ch. 691 | source (report) |
| SpectrumSpectrum Southern California (varies; check spectrum.com lineup by ZIP) | Ch. 215 (SD) / 787 (HD) | source (report) |
| CoxCox systems in SoCal and Las Vegas | Ch. 65/1065 (Orange County, Santa Barbara); 70/1070 (Palos Verdes); 71/1071 (San Diego); 66/1066 (Las Vegas) | source (report) |
WPLG Local 10
Also carried by DirecTV, Xfinity, Breezeline (channel number depends on your area). Not on DISH, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo. Provider details →
On cable? A number above applies only in the area named with it. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
More Heat–Lakers games this season
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at Miami
Local: WPLG Local 10, LOCAL 10 Plus Platinum app and Spectrum SportsNet