CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 24: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket around James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at Rocket Arena on February 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jason Miller/Getty Images If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission.
With the semifinals finished, there are four teams remaining in the 2026 NBA Playoffs on the road to the NBA Finals. In the Eastern Conference Finals, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers play against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks with Game 1 and Game 2 taking place at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.
The NBA Eastern Conference Finals starts on Tuesday, May 19, while the series ends on Sunday, May 31 — if it goes seven games.
At a Glance: Watch the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Live Online
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- When: May 19 to May 31
- TV channels: ESPN
- Stream online: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, ESPN Unlimited, NBA League Pass
In the meantime, keep reading to find out how to watch the Eastern Conference Finals: Cleveland Cavs vs. New York Knicks.
How to Watch 2026 Eastern Conference Finals Without Cable
While the Cavs-Knicks series broadcasts on TV on ESPN, games can be streamed on web-based streaming cable services, like DirecTV, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. Postseason games are also available to livestream on platforms, such as ESPN Unlimited.
Ahead, find out how to watch the Eastern Conference Finals with and without a cable subscription.
EDitor’s Choice DirecTV
get directv 5-day free trialWatch the Eastern Conference Finals: Cavs vs. Knicks with DirecTV, which carries ESPN, along with more than 90 other channels. Sports fans can watch NBA games for free with the cable streamer’s five-day trial. Afterwards, you can either cancel the service or keep watching, with prices at $84.99 per month for the first 24 months of service ($89.99 per month afterward) for the entry-level “Entertainment” package with the streamer’s current deals.
Sling
Get SlingSling is one of the most affordable options. If you’d like to watch the Eastern Conference Finals on ESPN, go with the Orange plan — prices starting at $45.99 per month. Meanwhile, NBA TV is available through Sling’s Sports Extra package for an additional $11 per month. The sports package includes NHL Network, MLB Network, ESPNU and more. Please note: Prices and channel availability depend on your local TV market.
Hulu + Live TV
Get Hulu + live TV 3-day trialTo watch ESPN online, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is fantastic option. The streaming service includes Disney+, ESPN Unlimited and access to more than 95 live channels starting at $89.99 per month. In addition to live cable, Hulu + Live TV lets subscribers watch originals from Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. It includes unlimited cloud DVR, too. Hulu offers a three-day free trial.
Fubo Fubo
Get Fubo 5-day free trialTo watch Eastern Conference Finals games on ESPN is through Fubo. The streaming service starts at $48.99 for the first month ($73.99 per month afterward) for more than 200 channels with the streamer’s current deals. You can record over 1,000 hours of TV shows, movies, games and more. If you want to watch online free, the online TV streaming service offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers.
ESPN ESPN Unlimited
GET ESPN UnlimitedStarting at $29.99 per month, ESPN Unlimited features Eastern Conference Finals games.
ESPN Unlimited livestream Eastern Conference Finals during the postseason, including NBA Finals. If you’re not a subscriber, you can sign up for ESPN Unlimited starting at $29.99 per month. The streaming service includes all of the sports network’s channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra, as well as original programming, such as The Pat McAfee Show, 30 For 30 and others.
NBA NBA League Pass
Get NBA League PassTo stream every NBA game from all 30 teams in the association during the preseason, regular season, postseason and NBA Finals, NBA League Pass is the best option.
With prices starting at $16.99 per month, the streaming service features all live games, on-demand games and access to games from the NBA’s archive. NBA League Pass includes NBA TV for coverage, analysis, documentaries, highlights and more. However, blackout rules apply to certain TV markets. Learn more about NBA League Pass here.
How to Watch 2026 Eastern Conference Finals With Cable
Cavs-Knicks airs on ESPN. You can watch by tuning in through your cable TV provider, on the networks’ respective websites and mobile apps with your cable TV account login — including streaming and traditional services such as DirecTV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity and others.
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