The Finals 2026 begin June 3 with Game 1 tips off 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. If needed, Game 7 would be played on June 19. The series follows a best-of-seven format; the series ends when a team reaches four wins. Game 2 on June 5, Game 3 June 8, Game 4 is on June 10. Game 5 (if needed) takes place June 13, Game 6 on June 16, Game 7 on June 19. All games airing at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Schedules confirm dates, times, and the potential finale.
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NBA Finals 2026 schedule: Dates, start times, TV channel and how ...
NBA News: The NBA today officially released the full schedule for the NBA Finals 2026 presented by YouTube TV, giving fans everything they need to plan out how .
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2026 NBA Finals schedule released as the league ... - CBS Sports
The revised schedule could create a longer break between the NBA Finals and the NBA Draft
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Key dates for 2025-26 NBA season
Key dates and important events for the 2024-25 NBA season, Emirates NBA Cup, All-Star, Playoffs, NBA Finals and NBA Draft.
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NBA Finals 2026 Schedule
The NBA Finals 2026 presented by YouTube TV are scheduled to tip off June 3 on ABC.