The NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs start on June 3. The first game of the final series will be played at 5:30 PT / 8:30 ET.
This year's final series' main broadcaster in the US will be ABC. Those who want to watch the matches live can also access the broadcast through digital TV services that carry this channel.
Live broadcast options
The final games can be watched via DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV. Each of these services offers ABC access and has different campaign options for new users.
DirecTV stands out with a five-day free trial option. The company's packages start at $19.99 and include ABC in the Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier plans.
Fubo also offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. Prices on the service start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 for subsequent periods.
On the Sling side, ABC is included in the Blue plan and the Orange & Blue plan. The company notes that local channel access may vary by region, and some packages start at $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV offers a three-day trial period. Packages come with Disney+ and ESPN+ and start at $89.99 per month.
Final series schedule
The final series will be played in a best-of-seven format. If necessary, the fifth, sixth, and seventh games will also be added to the schedule.
The first two games will be played in San Antonio. The series will move to New York for the third and fourth games.
The series schedule is as follows: Game 1 on June 3 in San Antonio, Game 2 on June 5 in San Antonio, Game 3 on June 8 in New York, Game 4 on June 10 in New York, Game 5 on June 13 in San Antonio, Game 6 on June 16 in New York, and Game 7 on June 19 in San Antonio.
The final series between the Knicks and Spurs is expected to increase viewer interest as much as the competition on the court. The presence of star names in the stands also gives the series additional visibility.