NBA Finals 2026 Schedule, Results, Scores, Start Time, How To Watch.
2026 NBA Finals: Everything You Need to Know
The NBA Finals matchup is finally set: Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs will take on Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a highly anticipated showdown.
Sportshistori.com Here’s a look a the full schedule for this year’s NBA Finals, with location, dates, times and TV information.
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Who is playing in the NBA Finals 2026?
Current 2026 NBA Playoff Situation (as of May 31, 2026)
Eastern Conference Finals (Best-of-7)
Eastern Conference Finals (Best-of-7)
New York Knicks (3) advanced
Western Conference Finals (Best-of-7)
San Antonio Spurs (No. 2)
While the Knicks cruised past the Cleveland Cavaliers in four games to emerge from the East, the Spurs needed to go the distance to get past the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. And they had to go on the road to close it out on Saturday in a decisive Game 7.
While Wembanyama led the way with 22, San Antonio had a total of six players score in double-figures in a 111-103 win, while two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was forced to carry a heavy load for the Thunder.
Now the Spurs will move on to face a well-rested Knicks team that has won 11 straight games and will play for an NBA championship for the first time since 1999 (which, coincidentally, also came against the Spurs).
The Suns, Trail Blazers, Hawks, Nuggets, Rockets, Celtics, Magic and Raptors were all eliminated in the first round. The 76ers, Lakers, Timberwolves and Pistons all bowed out in the second round.
When does the 2026 NBA Finals begin?
The 2026 NBA Finals (presented by YouTube TV) begin on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, with Game 1 tipping off at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
And with the Thunder eliminated, there will be a new NBA champion crowned for the eighth consecutive season.
NBA Finals 2026 schedule, Scores, Date, Start Time, results.
All games are scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET
All Start-Times ET.
5:30 p.m. PT
6:30 p.m. MT
7:30 p.m. CT
8:30 p.m. ET
Full 2026 NBA Finals Schedule, Scores, Results
(3) New York vs. (2) San Antonio
(3) New York vs. (2) San Antonio
The 2026 NBA Finals will be begin on June 3, with ABC as the exclusive broadcaster.
June 3 Game 1: Knicks 105, San Antonio 95,
June 5 Game 2: Knicks at San Antonio (8:30 ET, ABC)
June 8 Game 3: San Antonio at Knicks (8:30 ET, ABC)
June 10 Game 4: San Antonio at Knicks (8:30 ET, ABC)
June 13 Game 5: Knicks at San Antonio (8:30 ET, ABC)*
June 16 Game 6: San Antonio at Knicks (8:30 ET, ABC)*
June 19 Game 7: Knicks at San Antonio (8:30 ET, ABC)*
* = If necessary
How to watch NBA Finals, what channel is the nba finals On.?
Every 2026 NBA Finals game will exclusively broadcast on ABC Channel.
Where to stream NBA Finals 2026 live online
US:
Exclusively on ABC (live at 8:30 p.m. ET)
Stream via: ABC.com / ABC app (free with TV provider login)
ESPN app,
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DIRECTV Stream
International: NBA League Pass International (check nba.com/leaguepass for availability in your region)
Local broadcasters (Disney+, Prime Video, or regional partners—confirm closer to June)
All games on ABC; no blackouts for national Finals broadcasts.
How did Pacers vs. OKC Thunders get it at the 2025 NBA Finals, h2h records, results.
Dec. 26: Thunder 120, Pacers 114
March 29: Thunder 132, Pacers 111
Indiana Pacers
Leading scorer on Pacers:
Regular season: 50-32, first in Eastern Conference
First round: 4-1 series win over Milwaukee Bucks
Second round: downed Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1
Conference finals: wins series 4-2 over NY Knicks
Oklahoma City Thunder
Leading scorer on Thunder:
Regular season: 68-14, in Western Conference
First round: Def. Memphis Grizzlies 4-0
Second round: Def. Denver Nuggets 4-3
Conference finals: Def. Timberwolves 4-1
NBA Finals winners of past 10 years from 2012-2025 (Finals MVP).
And here's a look at recent NBA Finals history, with the last 10 winners and last 10 MVPs.
The Celtics' Jaylen Brown was voted the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (FMVP), after averaging 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game.
2024: Boston Celtics (Jaylen Brown)
2023: Denver Nuggets (Nikola Jokić)
2022: Golden State Warriors (Stephan Curry)
2021: Milwaukee Bucks (Giannis Antetokuonmpo)
2020: Los Angeles Lakers (LeBron James)
2019: Toronto Raptors (Kawhi Leonard)
2018: Golden State Warriors (Kevin Durant)
2017: Golden State Warriors (Kevin Durant)
2016: Cleveland Cavaliers (LeBron James)
2015: Golden State Warriors (Andre Iguodala)
2014: San Antonio Spurs (Kawhi Leonard)
2013: Miami Heat (LeBron James)
2012: Miami Heat (LeBron James)
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