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Prepare for a historic night at MSG as the Knicks host their first NBA Finals game in 27 years. And on top of Celebrity Row‘s usual suspects, both Trump and Mamdani are expected to be in attendance at tonight’s game. Following two New York wins, the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs head into Game 3 on June 8, at 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET. Since the championship series is broadcast on ABC, fans can also livestream the game on any streaming service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.

At a Glance: How to Watch 2026 NBA Finals Game 3

While Spike Lee and Timothée Chalamet’s courtside seats may not be an option, see below for more info on each online streaming service, along with their free trials and new subscriber discounts.

Where to Watch NBA Finals 2026: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs​

Like with the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, ABC is the exclusive U.S. broadcast home for this year’s NBA Finals, meaning games can be streamed live on any TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. More on each option below.

DirecTV

Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month

ABC is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune into games at no cost for a limited time.

Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.

Fubo

Five-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month)

Watch the NBA Finals on ABC with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers.

After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly thereafter.

Sling

Plans from $4.99

For sports fans, Sling offers one of the widest selection of cost-effective plan options.

For the 2026 Finals, ABC is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month, and Sling’s Orange & Blue Plan, starting at $60.99 per month. That said, please note that local channel availability depends on your TV market. Visit Sling.com to check station availability and package options, starting as low as $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.

Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.

NBA Finals Schedule 2026

All games are set for 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET, and since the NBA Finals is a best-of-seven series, games five, six and seven will only be played if necessary.

NBA Finals Score 2026

Heading into Game 3 on Monday, June 8, the New York Knicks hold a 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs.