ABC’s exclusive coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals begins June 3: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs
ESPN has announced its broadcast plans for the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, starting June 3 on ABC. The coverage will feature a new partnership with TNT's 'Inside the NBA' team for pregame and postgame analysis.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in sports media production, integrating talent from different networks for a major championship event.
ESPN’s exclusive presentation of the 2026 NBA Finals on ABC begins Wednesday, June 3, at 8:30 p.m. ET with Game 1. The NBA Eastern Conference Champion New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson will square off with the San Antonio Spurs, led by Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama . The matchup marks the Knicks’ first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 — and their first ever on ABC — and the Spurs’ sixth NBA Finals appearance on ABC. All games will air live on ABC and will also be available to stream on the ESPN App.
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