2026 NBA Playoffs Conference Finals Schedule and Streaming Options

The NBA Conference Finals are heating up, and basketball fans are eagerly waiting to see who will make it to the playoff finals. The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers will be going head-to-head this holiday weekend, with games scheduled for Thursday, Saturday, and Monday. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs will battle it out on Friday and Sunday to secure their spot in the finals.

Trying to keep track of where to watch each NBA Playoff game can be a bit overwhelming. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with all the details you need to catch every exciting moment of the live action.

If you’re wondering what time the Knicks vs. the Cavaliers games are on, you can catch Game 2 on Thursday and Game 4 on May 23 and 25 at 8 p.m. ET. The winner of this series will move on to face the winner of the Thunder vs. Spurs series in the NBA Finals.

For those looking to watch the Eastern Conference Final games, they will be airing on ESPN this weekend. If you’re not sure how to tune in without a cable package, ESPN Unlimited is your go-to for streaming NBA playoff games. Some pay-TV providers like Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV, Fubo TV, and Verizon FiOS include access to the service. And if you’re already a Disney+ bundle subscriber, you’re in luck – you’ll have access to watch the games. If you don’t have any of these services, you can give FuboTV a try with a free 7-day trial.

As for the Thunder vs. the Spurs games, you can catch Game 3 on May 22 and Game 4 on May 24 at 8:30 p.m. ET. The winner of this series will face off against the victor of the Knicks vs. Cavs series in the NBA Finals. The Western Conference Final NBA games will be airing on NBC and Peacock this weekend. While Peacock no longer offers a free trial, you can still access the platform’s ad-supported tier through a Walmart+ subscription, which currently has a 30-day trial for just $1.

Looking ahead to the NBA Finals, this year’s playoffs will be split between ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, and Amazon. ESPN/ABC will broadcast a total of 18 games in the first two rounds, one conference final annually for the next decade, and the NBA Finals. On the other hand, NBC/Peacock will air 28 playoff games in the first two rounds and one conference final for six of the next 11 years.

So, mark your calendars and get ready to witness all the thrilling NBA action as the race to the Finals heats up. Don’t miss a minute of the excitement!