How To Watch The NBA Finals 2025: Channel, Start Times, Schedule, Streaming Info

Here we go! The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals!

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is wrapping up an exceptional season. The current MVP guided the Thunder to a remarkable 68-14 record in the regular season, aiming to lead Oklahoma City to their first NBA championship since moving from Seattle.

However, Shai faces a formidable opponent in the Finals. The Pacers, considered huge underdogs with +475 odds to win the series on DraftKings, have been on a roll in the playoffs. Led by Tyrese Haliburton, they have impressively defeated top teams like the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks.

Will the Pacers be able to pull off an upset against the Thunder, or will Oklahoma City conclude their dominant season with a title win? The answer will unfold in due time. Stay tuned to catch the 2025 NBA Finals live online.

Game 1 of the NBA Finals starts Thursday, June 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN3.

The NBA Finals will air on ABC and ESPN3. If you have a valid cable login, you can stream the Pacers/Thunder series on ABC.com or Watch ESPN.

You can also stream the NBA Finals with an active subscription to Sling TV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, or YouTube TV. All of the aforementioned services offer an ABC live stream.

YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV provide free trials for new subscribers.

2025 NBA Finals
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  • Game 1: Thursday, June 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN3
  • Game 2: Sunday, June 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN3
  • Game 3: Wednesday, June 11 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN3
  • Game 4: Friday, June 13 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN3
  • Game 5: Monday, June 16 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN3 (*If Necessary)
  • Game 6: Thursday, June 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN3 (*If Necessary)
  • Game 7: Sunday, June 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN3 (*If Necessary)

Game 1 of the NBA Finals starts Thursday, June 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN3.

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