The 2026 NBA Finals are here: The New York Knicks will take on the San Antonio Spurs, who knocked out the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder to advance in seven games. Here’s how to watch all of the top NBA Finals games on TV today.
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2026 NBA Finals Games on TV Today
All times ET
Friday, June 5
New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs — 8:30 PM — ABC, ESPN Unlimited
The San Antonio Spurs are down 1-0 in the NBA Finals after the New York Knicks stole Game 1 105-95 at the Frost Bank Center, and now Game 2 in San Antonio carries the weight of a near must-win for the home side. Victor Wembanyama averaged 25.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game during the regular season, and his ability to anchor both ends of the floor will define how the Spurs even the series. Jalen Brunson and his 26.0 points per game has been the Knicks’ offensive engine, and Karl-Anthony Towns has produced 11.9 rebounds per game from the five spot. San Antonio finished the regular season at 62-20, the best record in the NBA, while New York posted a 53-29 mark in a brutal Eastern Conference. Game 2 of an NBA Finals on home floor sets up everything that follows in the series.
New York Knicks lead the series 1-0
Saturday, June 6
No NBA games on today.
Sunday, June 7
No NBA games on today.
Where to Watch the 2026 NBA Playoffs
There are plenty of places to make sure you don’t miss a moment of your favorite NBA team’s season. Here’s where to watch NBA games on TV today and all season long:
- REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)
- ESPN: Channel 206
- ABC: Find your local affiliate channel here
- TNT: Channel 245
- NBA TV HD: Channel 216
- NBA League Pass*
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