The NBA released the schedule for the 2026 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV. Game 1 tips off Wednesday, June 3 at 8:30 PM ET on ABC.
The schedule:
- Game 1: Wednesday, June 3
- Game 2: Friday, June 5
- Game 3: Monday, June 8
- Game 4: Wednesday, June 10
- Game 5: Saturday, June 13 (if necessary)
- Game 6: Tuesday, June 16 (if necessary)
- Game 7: Friday, June 19 (if necessary)
All games air on ABC at 8:30 PM ET. This is the first NBA Finals since 1970 without Sunday games. The series begins on Wednesday instead of the traditional Thursday start.
The first four games have shorter rest periods between contests. Game 5 on Saturday is only the second Saturday Finals game since 1981.
ABC will broadcast both the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Final during this period. If necessary, Game 7 will be played Friday, June 19, which is the Juneteenth federal holiday.
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