When Do The NBA Finals Start? How To Watch, Channel, NBA Finals 2024 Schedule/Streaming Info

By Josh Sorokach Twitter @joshsorokach
Published June 5, 2024, 3:00 p.m. ET

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Here we go! After months of NBA action, we’re down to the final two teams as the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks collide in the NBA Finals.

Who do you think will capture the Larry O’Brien Trophy? The Celtics are the betting favorites — currently -210 to win the title on DraftKings — as the public believes Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will outduel Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Boston had the easier path to the finals, defeating three teams, the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Indiana Pacers, with various injuries to star players. Dallas went through the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and the upstart Minnesota Timberwolves to return to the finals for the first time since 2011.

Tatum and Brown have recent experience under the bright lights of the NBA Finals — they lost to the Golden State Warriors in 2022 — but Irving hit an all-time clutch shot to help the Cleveland Cavaliers win the title in 2016. Plus, according to our research, this Luka guy is pretty, pretty good.

Which team will take home championship gold? Time will tell. From start times to streaming info, here’s how to watch the NBA Finals live online.

Are The NBA Finals On Tonight (June 5)?

Nope. Tonight’s ABC primetime schedule consists of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, Celebrity Jeopardy!, and Shark Tank.

When Do The NBA Finals Start?

The 2024 NBA Finals begin Thursday, June 6 on ABC and ESPN3.

NBA Finals 2024 Schedule:

  • Game 1: Thursday, June 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, the ESPN website, and ESPN3
  • Game 2: Sunday, June 9 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC, the ESPN website, and ESPN3
  • Game 3: Wednesday, June 12 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, the ESPN website, and ESPN3
  • Game 4: Friday, June 14 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, the ESPN website, and ESPN3
  • Game 5 (If Necessary): Monday, June 17 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, the ESPN website, and ESPN3
  • Game 6: (If Necessary): Thursday, June 20 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, the ESPN website, and ESPN3
  • Game 7 (If Necessary): Sunday, June 23 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC, the ESPN website, and ESPN3

Where To Watch The 2024 NBA Finals Online:

If you have a valid cable login, you can stream the NBA Finals on ABC.com, the ABC app, ESPN.com, or the ESPN app.

Can I Watch The NBA Finals On Hulu Or YouTube TV?

Yes! You can stream the NBA Finals with an active subscription to Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV, or DirectTV Stream (where available). YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV offer free trials for new subscribers.

The 2024 NBA Finals begin Thursday, June 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN3.