Wondering how, when and where to watch the 2026 NBA Finals? We've got you covered with the full 2026 NBA Finals schedule right here. The headline in the May 26 edition of The New York Post declared that it's time to "Party Like Its 1999!" That's because the New York Knicks had just swept the Cleveland Cavaliers to punch a ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. The win over the Cavs was the team's 11th straight victory. Star guard Jalen Brunson and his crew hope to keep things rolling as they take on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, who dethroned the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of a thrilling West Finals series. The NBA Finals will air LIVE on ABC. In what's sure to be another thrilling battle between two of the NBA's elite teams, you can watch every moment live on ABC.com. Just go to the menu and select "LIVE" to sign in, select your TV provider and WATCH! SIGN IN NOW to WATCH the NBA Finals Online and all the action come tip-off! The 2026 NBA Finals LIVE* on ABC ends when there's one team left standing. The battle for the championship begins in Game 1 Wednesday, June 3. See the schedule below.

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2026 NBA FINALS SCHEDULE

Game 1 - Wednesday, June 3

New York Knicks @ San Antonio Spurs 8:30 ET/5:30 PT

Game 2 - Friday June 5

New York Knicks @ San Antonio Spurs  8:30 ET/5:30 PT

Game 3 - Monday, June 8

San Antonio Spurs @ New York Knicks 8:30 ET/5:30 PT

Game 4 - Wednesday, June 10

San Antonio Spurs @ New York Knicks 8:30 ET/5:30 PT

Game 5 (if necessary) - Saturday, June 13

New York Knicks @ San Antonio Spurs  8:30 ET/5:30 PT

Game 6 (if necessary) - Tuesday, June 16

San Antonio Spurs @ New York Knicks 8:30 ET/5:30 PT

Game 7 (if necessary) - Friday, June 19

New York Knicks @ San Antonio Spurs 8:30 ET/5:30 PT

ABC has been the exclusive home of the NBA Finals since 2003.

* The ABC live stream requires a participating TV provider account. Show and episode availability are subject to change.