2026 NBA Finals Schedule, Date, Times, TV Channel, How to Watch Knicks vs Spurs

When Are the 2026 NBA Finals? Dates, Full Schedule, Dates, Times, TV Channel, Streaming guide for Spurs vs Knick

The stage is set for the 2026 NBA Finals.

The New York Knicks will face the San Antonio Spurs in what is sure to be a thrilling best-of-seven series for the coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy.

Victor Wembanyama was emotional after beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of a heated Western Conference finals. This will be the San Antonio center's first Finals appearance after a historic playoffs run where he broke several records, including most blocks in a game and, at 22 years of age, the youngest player to notch 40+ points and 20+ rebounds in a competition.

The Knicks punched their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 by sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. The Knicks' dominance was marked by an average margin of victory of 23.7 points.

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When is the 2026 NBA Finals?

The 2026 NBA Finals (a best-of-7 series) begin on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, and conclude no later than Friday, June 19, 2026 (if it goes to Game 7). 

All games tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT.


Where is the 2026 NBA Finals?

The NBA Finals are played at the home arenas of the two competing teams in a 2-2-1-1-1 format. 

The New York Knicks play at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York. The San Antonio Spurs play at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 

The team with home-court advantage (better regular-season record) hosts Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 (if necessary).


How to watch the 2026 NBA Finals? 

TV Broadcast: Exclusively on ABC (with some ESPN involvement for national coverage).  

Streaming: Available via ESPN's direct-to-consumer service (ESPN Unlimited/ESPN+), Hulu + Live TV (includes ABC/ESPN), YouTube TV, or other live TV streaming platforms carrying ABC. Check local listings for over-the-air ABC availability. International options vary by region (e.g., NBA League Pass in some markets). No cable? Use streaming services with ABC/ESPN access.

Full 2026 NBA Finals Schedule, Dates, Game Times, TV Channel

(all times ET;) 

Game 1: Wednesday, June 3 | New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs | 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC

Game 2: Friday, June 5 | New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs | 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC

Game 3: Monday, June 8 | San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks | 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC

Game 4: Wednesday, June 10 | San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks | 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC

*Game 5: Saturday, June 13 | New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs | 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC

*Game 6: Tuesday, June 16 | San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks | 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC

*Game 7: Friday, June 19 | New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs | 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC 

All games air on ABC. The schedule allows more recovery time before the NBA Draft. For updates closer to the playoffs, check nba.com or ESPN.


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