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It’s game time.
The NBA Finals kicks off tonight, with the New York Knicks facing off against the San Antonio Spurs. And considering this is the first time a Big Apple team has made it to the finals since 1999, New Yorkers are painting the city blue and orange (in some cases literally).
NBA Finals: What you need to know
What: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs, Game 1 When: June 3, 2026, 8:30 PM ET Location: Frostbank Center (San Antonio, Texas) Channel: ABC Streaming: DIRECTV (Try it for free)
The Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals on May 25th, but the Spurs’ seven-game series against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder just ended on May 30th.
As anticipation builds, read everything you need to know to stream the first final soon.
When is the first Knicks vs. Spurs game in the NBA Finals?
The NBA Finals will kick off on June 3, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET with Game 1 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.
How to watch Knicks vs. Spurs for free:
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to watch all the action.
DIRECTV is the best option to watch NBA live for free. That 5-day free trial includes ABC (and all the other channels you’ll need for the rest of the highly anticipated finals). Once the trial period is over, you’ll get access to over 90 live channels for as low as $44.99 per month.
Another option? Sling’s TV Select Pass starts at $19.99 per month and includes ESPN and ABC.
What is the NBA Finals schedule for Knicks vs. Spurs?
The Knicks vs. Spurs playoff schedule is as follows.
Game 1: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 8:30 PM ET (San Antonio) Game 2: Friday, June 5, 2026, 8:30 PM ET (San Antonio) Game 3: Monday, June 8, 2026, 8:30 PM ET (New York City) Game 4: 2026 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 8:30 PM ET (New York City) Game 5 (if required): Saturday, June 13, 2026 8:30 PM ET (San Antonio) Game 6 (if required): Tuesday, June 16, 2026 8:30 PM ET (New York City) Game 7 Battle (if necessary): Friday, June 19, 2026, 8:30 PM ET (San Antonio)
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