# Widely Accessible VR Basketball VR NBA Games Are Now Available on Google's Daydream Platform By Joey Haar | Published 2017-01-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-nba-games References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/04/live-nba-is-coming-to-googles-vr-platform/) & [watch.nba](https://watch.nba.com/packages?ls=leaguepass:nbacom:3pp:generic:main) A few months ago, NextVR and the [NBA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nbpa-metaverse) announced a partnership to stream VR NBA games, and that partnership just expanded to include more VR platforms. Having already been available on the [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-xr) Gear VR headset, VR NBA games will also be available on [Google's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-glasses) Daydream platform. To watch live VR NBA games, users will need to have a subscription to NBA League Pass, the NextVR app, and either a Google Daydream View or Cardboard headset or a Gear VR headset. The NBA will be offering one live streaming game per week, as well as on-demand access to previously played games, highlights, and special features like 'Best Dunks.' The VR experience is meant to mimic court-side seats, with the broadcast occasionally switching between its seven other cameras in order to give the best angle on the action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **VR NBA Games:** Opportunity for immersive virtual reality experiences of live NBA games. - **VR Platforms:** Growing availability of VR NBA games on various platforms. - **Immersive Sports Viewing:** Increasing demand for immersive sports viewing experiences through virtual reality. ### Where This Applies - **Virtual Reality:** Potential for VR technology to enhance sports entertainment experiences. - **Sports Streaming:** Opportunity for streaming platforms to provide live VR sports content. - **VR Hardware:** Demand for VR headsets and accessories to facilitate immersive sports viewing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Reality Sports Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-football.md) - [Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtadium.md) - [Basketball League-Inspired Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nbpa-metaverse.md) - [Immersive Sports Engagement Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-engagement.md) - [Sports-Focused VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiodive.md) - [Fantasy Basketball NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorare.md) - [Basketball Gaming Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-adds-basketball.md) - [Virtual Reality Dance Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-dance-vr-welcome-to-dancity.md) - [FAST Basketball Streaming Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubi.md)