How to watch the NBA Finals

Where can you stream the NBA Finals?

The NBA Finals will air on ABC. You can stream on these live TV streaming services.

*local channels available only in select locations

How to watch the NBA Finals on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM is a great option for a live TV streaming service for NBA fans, with ABC, ESPN and TNT all included in every tier. An upgrade will add NBA TV and access to regional sports networks for regular season games. Best of all, DIRECTV STREAM doesn't charge a regional sports fee. 

Depending on which plan you choose, you can also get MLB Network, NHL Network, CBS Sports Network, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, the Tennis Channel, the SEC Network, Big Ten Network and more.

How to watch the NBA Finals on Fubo

Fubo is one of the best sports streaming services for NBA fans. Plans include ABC for the Finals, as well as ESPN, and an upgrade to higher-tiered plans adds NBA TV. You'll also get any regional sports networks (RSNs) that are available in your area. A regional sports fee will apply depending on the number of RSNs in your area. When it's time for the next regular season, it's worth noting that Fubo is missing TBS and TNT.

Fubo now has unlimited Cloud DVR for recording and later viewing. It also supports up to 10 simultaneous streams at home.

How to watch the NBA Finals on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV includes ABC, ESPN and TNT in each plan, for the Finals and regular season games. A Hulu + Live TV subscription also comes with access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, so you'll get even more sports coverage. 

Along with NBA channels, Hulu + Live TV has all ESPN channels, NFL Network, MLB Network, NHL Network, Golf Channel, SEC Network, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, and much more. You'll also get unlimited Cloud DVR.

How to watch the NBA Finals on Sling TV 

Sling TV is the most budget-friendly streaming service on our list, making it a great option for those who live in areas where Sling makes local channels, including ABC, available. Enter your zip code on the Sling website to see a list of channels available in your area.

If you live in an area where locals are available, you'll need the Sling Blue plan to watch them. Upgrade to the combined Sling Orange & Blue plan for a full channel lineup which includes ESPN, TNT and TBS. If you spring for the Sports Extra add-on, you'll also get NBA TV plus other sports channels like NHL Network, Tennis Channel, beIN SPORTS, ESPNEWS, SEC Network, MLB TV, Longhorn Network and more. 

How to watch the NBA Finals on YouTube TV

YouTube TV only offers one plan, but it comes with over 100 channels, including locals like ABC for watching the NBA Finals. Mavs and Celtics fans can also follow their teams on ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. The NBA League Pass add-on is another option to catch your team at home or on the road. 

In addition to the regular channel lineup, subscribers can add the Sports Plus add-on for 13 more channels, including NFL RedZone from NFL Network, Fox Soccer Plus, beIN SPORTS, Billiard TV, FanDuel TV, Fight Network and Impact Wrestling. Besides the extensive channel offerings, YouTube TV allows six personalized profiles, simultaneous streaming on three devices and unlimited DVR storage.