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There are storylines galore in the 2026 NBA Finals.
On Wednesday night, the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks will begin the final weeks of the 2025-26 season by clashing on the league's biggest stage. The series begins in San Antonio — and in a rematch of both the 1999 Finals and the NBA Cup this past winter, two of the NBA's deepest, most dominant squads will go head-to-head, each able to make history in their own way with a title.
For the Spurs, everything begins and ends with Victor Wembanyama. At 22 years old, the ultra-talented big man has already skyrocketed from hyped prospect to having a "best in the world" argument — and after dethroning the Thunder, Wembanyama could end this series by sparking new dynasty conversations in San Antonio.
But the Knicks have also been waiting decades for this moment. Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and a group of elite wing defenders have guided New York on a dominant playoff run, riding a win streak into the Finals, and one of the NBA's most beloved franchises has finally returned to the grandest stage after years of struggles and shortcomings.
Regardless of the winner, there will be a different NBA champion for the eighth consecutive year in 2026. With Wembanyama, Brunson, Towns and more, plenty of high-level basketball should be on the docket for the 2026 NBA Finals — and it all begins Wednesday.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates, highlights and more as San Antonio and New York clash in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals. Follow along with the action below.
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Where to watch 2026 NBA Finals
Spurs vs. Knicks start time
Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET, 5:30 p.m. PT
Wednesday's Game 1 of the Finals between the Spurs and Knicks will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
What channel is Spurs vs. Knicks on today?
TV channel (U.S.): ABC
Live stream: Fubo
ABC will be broadcasting the entire 2026 NBA Finals, starting with Game 1 between the Spurs and Knicks, with Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler on the call from San Antonio.
Cord-cutters can watch Wednesday's NBA Finals matchup through Fubo, which offers a free trial.
NBA Finals schedule 2026
Date Game Time (ET) Watch
June 3 Game 1 at Spurs 8:30 p.m. ABC, ESPN app
June 5 Game 2 at Spurs 8:30 p.m. ABC, ESPN app
June 8 Game 3 at Knicks 8:30 p.m. ABC, ESPN app
June 10 Game 4 at Knicks 8:30 p.m. ABC, ESPN app
June 13 Game 5* at Spurs 8:30 p.m. ABC, ESPN app
June 16 Game 6* at Knicks 8:30 p.m. ABC, ESPN app
June 19 Game 7* at Spurs 8:30 p.m. ABC, ESPN app
* If necessary