Tracy Morgan, Tina Fey, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner attend Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs between the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 28, 2026 in New York City. Sarah Stier/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.
The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs head into the NBA Finals in what’s sure to be a star-studded series, beginning with Game 1 on June 3, at 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET. Since the full championship series will be broadcast on ABC, fans can also livestream games on any streaming service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
stream 2026 nba finals with directv 5-day trialAt a Glance: How to Watch 2026 NBA Finals
- When: Starts Wednesday, June 3, 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET (see full schedule below)
- Channel: ABC
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
While Spike Lee and Timothée Chalamet’s courtside seats may not be an option, see below for more info on each online streaming service, along with their free trials and new subscriber discounts.
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Like with the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, ABC is the exclusive U.S. broadcast home for this year’s NBA Finals, meaning games can be streamed live on any TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. More on each option below.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month Directv free trialABC is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune into games at no cost for a limited time.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo Fubo
Five-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month) fubo free trialWatch the NBA Finals on ABC with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly thereafter.
Sling
Plans from $4.99 Get SlingFor sports fans, Sling offers one of the widest selection of cost-effective plan options. For the 2026 Finals, ABC is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month, and Sling’s Orange & Blue Plan, starting at $60.99 per month. That said, please note that local channel availability depends on your TV market.
Visit Sling.com to check station availability and package options, starting as low as $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month Get Hulu + live TV, disney+, ESPN+Watch ABC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV. Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.
NBA Finals Schedule 2026
All games are set for 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET, and since the NBA Finals is a best-of-seven series, games five, six and seven will only be played if necessary.
- Game 1: New York at San Antonio, June 3
- Game 2: New York at San Antonio, June 5
- Game 3: San Antonio at New York, June 8
- Game 4: San Antonio at New York, June 10
- Game 5: New York at San Antonio, June 13
- Game 6: San Antonio at New York, June 16
- Game 7: New York at San Antonio, June 19
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