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The NBA Finals are here. The Knicks swept the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals to advance, and the Spurs outlasted the Thunder in seven games to win the Western Conference finals. Now it all comes down to this week. Who will come out on top in the NBA Finals?
The upcoming Knicks vs. Spurs series is sure to be an all-timer, but where can you watch the game? Keeping track of where each NBA Playoff game is streaming has been dizzying, to say the least. Here's how to tune in to the Finals, including a full schedule of individual games, so you don't miss a second of the live action.
When Is the Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1?
You can catch Game 1 of New York vs. San Antonio at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 3. All games in the series will start at the same time going forward.
How to Watch the Knicks vs. the Spurs NBA Finals
Game 1 of the NBA Finals will air on ABC. If you don't have cable, you can tune into the game through DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu, Sling, or YouTube TV. Don't want to pay up? These services all offer free trials, except for Sling, which offers a $4.99 Day Pass.
2026 NBA Finals: Full Schedule and Where to Watch
(Credit: NBA)Starting this year, the NBA has split playoff games between ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, and Amazon. According to the agreement, ESPN/ABC will broadcast 18 games in the first two rounds, one conference finals in 10 of the 11 years, and the NBA Finals. NBC/Peacock will broadcast 28 playoff games in the first two rounds and one conference final in six of the 11 years. Previously, the Play-In Tournament aired on ESPN and TNT, but all six games are exclusively broadcast on Prime Video for the next 11 seasons. Amazon will also carry approximately one-third of the first two playoff rounds, as well as one of the conference finals in six of the 11 years.
2026 NBA Finals Game Schedule:
(3) New York Knicks vs. (2) San Antonio Spurs: June 3-19 (ABC)
- Game 1: June 3, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Game 2: June 5, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Game 3: June 8, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Game 4: June 10, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Game 5: June 13, 8:30 p.m. ET*
- Game 6: June 16, 8:30 p.m. ET*
- Game 7: June 19, 8:30 p.m. ET*
*if needed
How to Stream the 2026 NBA Finals
If you want to watch every game of the NBA Playoffs without worrying about which network is broadcasting each game, there are streaming options that let you watch everything. Unfortunately, since the games are spread across three companies—Disney, Comcast, and Amazon—you'll likely need to do some searching to find the best package that covers as many games as possible.
- Amazon Prime Video: If you're an Amazon Prime member, you already have access to the games broadcast by Amazon. Prime costs $14.99 per month or $139 annually. For an extra $4.99 per month, the Ultra plan will also give you 4K streaming.
- DirecTV: The $89.99 Entertainment package gives you access to ABC, NBC, and ESPN.
- ESPN Unlimited: Stream live sports and archived ESPN shows starting at $29.99 per month.
- Fubo: Fubo carries ABC and ESPN, which you can get via the Sports plan for $55.99 per month. There is also a quarterly priced option.
- Hulu + Live TV: The ad-supported, $89.99-per-month live TV package lets you stream ABC and ESPN.
- Peacock: For $10.99 per month, Peacock Premium will grant you access to all playoff games broadcast on NBC and the streaming app.
- Sling: Sling's Orange & Blue bundle includes ABC, NBC, and ESPN for $60.99 per month. There are less expensive packages available if you only need some of these channels.
- YouTube TV: The streamer's Sports Plan includes ABC, NBC, and ESPN for $64.99 per month
As a reminder, you'll want to enable your TV's motion-smoothing option for the best picture while watching the NBA Playoffs and other televised sporting events. Equally as important, remember to turn it off when you're done, so your TV shows and movies don't have that dreaded "soap opera effect."
Can You Watch the NBA Playoffs With a VPN?
If you're watching outside the US and games are unavailable in your country, try a VPN. Set the region to a US location to access local streaming content. You may also be able to unlock content available from other regions, even if you're in the US. For instance, Amazon has the rights to broadcast playoff games (including the Finals) in Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, the UK, and Ireland. If you don't have ESPN or ABC, but do have Prime, you might be able to use a VPN here. The same can be said for Disney+ if you access it from certain Asian and European markets.
Not all VPN services work well with all streaming services, but the best VPNs for sports streaming will deliver high speeds without data limits. Our top option for watching region-locked sports games is ExpressVPN, PCMag's top choice for location spoofing. Since ExpressVPN has servers worldwide, it's easy to obfuscate your location to access region-locked content. Other top options include our Editors' Choice winners, NordVPN and Proton VPN. You can also check out our recommended VPNs for iPhones and Android devices if you're watching on the go.
For more on how to watch basketball, check out our roundup of the best NBA streaming services.