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NBA Conference Finals: Who's In, Who's Out?
22 May
Summary
- Key NBA Conference Finals games stream on ESPN, NBC, and Peacock.
- New streaming deals spread playoff games across ESPN, NBC, and Amazon.
- Upcoming games include Knicks vs. Cavaliers and Thunder vs. Spurs.
The NBA Conference Finals are underway, featuring intense matchups as teams fight for a place in the championship. The Eastern Conference Finals pit the New York Knicks against the Cleveland Cavaliers, with games scheduled for Thursday, Saturday, and Monday. Meanwhile, the Western Conference Finals showcase the Oklahoma City Thunder facing the San Antonio Spurs on Friday and Sunday.
Fans can watch these pivotal games through various streaming services. Eastern Conference games will air on ESPN, accessible via subscriptions like ESPN Unlimited, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV, Fubo TV, or the Disney+ bundle. Western Conference games are broadcast on NBC and Peacock. Access to Peacock can be bundled with a Walmart+ subscription.
Starting in 2026, the NBA has diversified its broadcast rights, with games distributed across ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video. This new arrangement includes the Play-In Tournament exclusively on Prime Video for the next 11 seasons. The NBA Finals will continue to be broadcast on ABC, with games running from June 3-19, 2026.
For fans seeking comprehensive coverage, several streaming packages offer access to multiple networks. Options include Amazon Prime Video, DirecTV, ESPN Unlimited, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock, Sling, and YouTube TV, each providing different combinations of ABC, NBC, and ESPN. Viewers outside the US may utilize a VPN to access region-locked content.
