NEW YORK — With the conference finals officially in the books, lock in the official 2026 NBA Finals schedule to map out your viewing plans for the ultimate showdown in professional basketball. Following a grueling, historic postseason campaign, the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks and Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs will go head-to-head for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
2026 NBA Finals Schedule: Knicks vs Spurs Dates, Times, And TV Channels
The entire best-of-seven series will be broadcast nationally on ABC. Here is the complete breakdown of every game, tip-off time, and location.
Game 1: New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs
Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 8:30 PM ET
Location: Frost Bank Center (San Antonio, TX)
TV Channel: ABC
Game 2: New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs
Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 8:30 PM ET
Location: Frost Bank Center (San Antonio, TX)
TV Channel: ABC
Game 3: San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks
Date: Monday, June 8
Time: 8:30 PM ET
Location: Madison Square Garden (New York, NY)
TV Channel: ABC
Game 4: San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks
Date: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 8:30 PM ET
Location: Madison Square Garden (New York, NY)
TV Channel: ABC
Game 5: New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs (If Necessary)
Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: 8:30 PM ET
Location: Frost Bank Center (San Antonio, TX)
TV Channel: ABC
Game 6: San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks (If Necessary)
Date: Tuesday, June 16
Time: 8:30 PM ET
Location: Madison Square Garden (New York, NY)
TV Channel: ABC
Game 7: New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs (If Necessary)
Date: Friday, June 19
Time: 8:30 PM ET
Location: Frost Bank Center (San Antonio, TX)
TV Channel: ABC
What To Know Heading Into The Finals
Because San Antonio secured the superior regular-season record and playoff seeding over New York, the Spurs hold official home-court advantage for this series. The matchup marks a massive historical milestone for both franchises. The Knicks are looking to snap a 53-year championship drought and bring a title back to Manhattan, while the Spurs look to cement their new era under Victor Wembanyama with a championship banner in just his third year in the league.
All games will feature full pre-game and post-game analysis on network affiliates, with streaming availability open via ESPN+ and traditional cable streaming alternatives. Make sure to keep this page bookmarked for your complete guide to the postseason finale.
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