How to Watch the 2024 NBA Finals: TV Channels, Streaming and Schedule

By Angela Tricarico
Updated June 7, 2024
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It’s finals season.

In school, yes, but also in the NBA.

The 2024 NBA Playoffs kicked off in April following the play-in tournament’s conclusion. From there, the 16-team field was set, also including the Knicks on a hot streak, and last year’s champs, the Denver Nuggets, clinching the two-seed in the west.

Now, after three round of play, just seven games and four wins stand between the Boston Celtics, the Dallas Mavericks, and The Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.

Since the games don’t air on regional sports networks like the regular season, you might be wondering where and how to catch your favorite team in the playoffs — we put together this guide to make it easier than ever to tune in.

What Channels Will the 2024 NBA Playoffs Be On?

The 2024 NBA Playoffs will air on a combination of channels, including ESPN, ABC, and TNT.

How to Stream the 2024 NBA Playoffs:

ABC:

If you don’t have cable, the only way to stream the 2024 NBA Finals games on ABC is with a live TV streaming service, since the playoffs will not be on ESPN+. The following services include ESPN:

  • DirecTV Stream – any plan, starting at $94.98/month with $10 off the first three months
  • Sling TV – Orange and Blue plan, $60/month with $10 off the first month
  • Hulu + Live TV – base plan, $76.99/month
  • fuboTV – any plan, starting at $79.99/month

You can also get all of the necessary networks for these games on the following live TV streaming services: Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, and Hulu + Live TV.

Can I Watch the 2024 NBA Playoffs for Free?

While there’s no way to stream for free the entire length of the playoffs, you can get a three-day free trial to Hulu + Live TV, a five-day free trial to DirecTV Stream, and a seven-day free trial to fuboTV.

2024 NBA Finals Schedule:

All times listed below are in Eastern Standard Time.

  • Game 1: Celtics 107, Mavericks 89
  • Game 2: Mavericks at Celtics — Sunday, June 9, 8:00 p.m. ET (ABC)
  • Game 3: Celtics at Mavericks — Wednesday, June 12, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
  • Game 4: Celtics at Mavericks — Friday, June 14, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
  • Game 5 (if necessary): Mavericks at Celtics — Monday, June 17, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
  • Game 6 (if necessary): Celtics at Mavericks — Thursday, June 20, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Mavericks at Celtics — Sunday, June 23, 8:00 p.m. ET (ABC)

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