Tonight's TV Schedule
Wondering where to watch the 2026 NBA Finals? We've got you covered. The rich tradition of athletic competition established by ABC Sports continues with the best games each and every weekend during the NBA season right through the NBA Finals. Catch NBA basketball at its best on ABC and ESPN as the top teams in the nation battle it during an epic season filled with classic rivalries and top-notch action. Be sure to watch on ABC & ABC.com. Check out the NBA Finals on ABC LIVE TONIGHT!
What's On Tonight
NBA Countdown 8 ET/5 PT
2026 NBA Finals: Game 1 8:30 ET/5:30 PT
Late Local News (in most areas) 11/10c
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 11:35/10:35c (SEE TONIGHT'S GUESTS!)
Nightline 12:37 a.m. ET/11:37 p.m. CT
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 It's 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.
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
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