The highly anticipated matchup between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs is set for Game 1 of the NBA finals.
The New York Knicks are set for a rematch with the San Antonio Spurs, who claimed the championship title back in 1999. The stage is now set for an intense showdown between these two teams as they face off once more in the NBA Finals. This year's series promises to be highly competitive, with no clear favorite emerging from the pack. Game one of this thrilling matchup will take place on June 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET, live from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, and can be streamed or watched on ABC.
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Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
The venue for this historic game is the Frost Bank Center.
TV channel: ABC
Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV and more
Date:June 3, 2026
Thevenue for this historic game is the Frost Bank Center.
TV channel:ABC
Streaming:ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV and more
14San Antonio Spurs meet New York Knicks in the NBA Finals opener.
The opening matchup, Game 1, as well as all subsequent games of the NBA finals series, airs on ABC.
16Watch Knicks vs Spurs online without a traditional cable subscription.
ABC games are available to stream on ESPN Unlimited, in addition to other platforms such as DirecTV and YouTube TV.
ESPN
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21Multiple platforms stream the NBA Finals.
22NBA Finals 2026 Kickoff Time
June 3: Game 1: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
June 5: Game 2: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
June 8: Game 3: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
June 10: Game 4: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
June 13: Game 5: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)
June 16: Game 6: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)
June 19: Game 7: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)
