Your Guide to Watching the 2025 NBA Finals: Channels, Schedules, Start Times, and Streaming Options

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Here we go! The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals!

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander aims to conclude a remarkable season on a high note. The reigning MVP guided the Thunder to an impressive 68-14 regular season, striving to secure Oklahoma City’s first NBA championship since the team’s relocation from Seattle.

Standing in Shai’s path is a potential team of destiny. Although the Pacers are entering the Finals as significant underdogs — currently +475 to win the series on DraftKings — Tyrese Haliburton and his squad have charged through the playoffs with an undeniable swagger, overcoming the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks.

Will the Pacers manage to upset the Thunder, or will Oklahoma City’s formidable season culminate in a championship victory? Only time will tell. Here’s how to watch the 2025 NBA Finals live online.

What Time/Channel Is Game 1 of the NBA Finals On Tonight?

Game 1 of the NBA Finals starts Thursday, June 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN3.

How To Watch The NBA Finals 2025 Online:

The NBA Finals will air on ABC and ESPN3. If you have a valid cable login, you can stream the Pacers/Thunder series on ABC.com or Watch ESPN.

You can also stream the NBA Finals with an active subscription to Sling TV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, or YouTube TV. All of the aforementioned services offer an ABC live stream.

YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV provide free trials for new subscribers.