This past Wednesday, the NBA announced a partnership with Twitch, the popular live-streaming video site, to broadcast G-League games. An official NBA G-League channel is setup to broadcast up to six games per week, beginning with live stream tomorrow, December 15, for the Rio Grande Valley vs. Austin game.

The Maine Red Claws are currently scheduled for five live Twitch game broadcasts, although not until February. The planned Red Claws broadcasts will be available on Twitch for the following games:

Saturday February 10, 7:00PM ET: Fort Wayne Mad Ants vs. Maine Red Claws

Friday February 23, 7:00PM ET: Maine Red Claws vs. Lakeland Magic

Wednesday February 28, 7:00PM ET: Maine Red Claws vs. Canton Charge

Thursday March 8, 7:00PM: Canton Charge vs. Maine Red Claws

Saturday March 24, 2:00PM ET: Maine Red Claws vs Raptors 905

To enhance the viewing experience and gain new viewers to the sport, Twitch and the NBA are partnering to offer the following features with the service:

Twitch NBA G – League Extension: an interactive overlay allowing viewers to easily look up stats, scores, and match-ups.

– an interactive overlay allowing viewers to easily look up stats, scores, and match-ups. Co – Streamers: select Twitch broadcasters will have the right to broadcast games and provide their own commentary

– select Twitch broadcasters will have the right to broadcast games and provide their own commentary Loyalty Points Leaderboard: an interactive leaderboard to let the G-League’s most loyal fans earn and track points by watching tip off, consecutive quarters, and full games on the Twitch platform.

The complete list of all scheduled G-League Twitch broadcasts is available here: NBA G-League Twitch Schedule. To watch the Red Claws games and other G-League teams can on Twitch, view here: NBA Twitch Account.

Do you think the NBA’s partnership with Twitch is a good idea to reach new viewers and gain exposure for the G-League and sport of basketball? Comment below for any questions or if you plan to tune in to the Red Claws on Twitch.