How to watch Knicks vs. Spurs in 2026 NBA Finals Game 1 live for free
The New York Knicks are facing the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals, marking their first appearance in the finals since 1999. Game 1 is scheduled for June 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET, and fans can watch it live on ABC or stream it for free through DIRECTV's five-day trial. The Spurs are favored due to their strong defense led by Victor Wembanyama, while the Knicks rely on their outside shooting.
- ▪The Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
- ▪Game 1 of the NBA Finals is set for June 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- ▪Fans can stream the game for free using DIRECTV's five-day trial.
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- ▪ NBA finals 2026 Game 1: New York Knicks v San Antonio Spurs – live — The Guardian — US
- ▪ How to watch San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks: FREE NBA Finals 2026 live streams, TV schedule, Game 1 — Tom's Guide
- ▪ NBA Finals kick off tonight — how to watch Knicks-Spurs Game 1 for free — Page Six
- ▪ Knicks take on Spurs in Game 1 of legendary NBA Finals rematch — CBS News — Top
- ▪ NY Knicks Game Tonight: Channel, Time, Odds & Full NBA Finals Schedule vs. Spurs — Yahoo Sports
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NBA How to watch Knicks vs. Spurs in 2026 NBA Finals Game 1 live for free By Angela Tricarico Published June 3, 2026, 4:30 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 — and they’ll face the same opponent this year, too. A direct rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs begins tonight, June 3. As you may recall, these two teams faced off just six months ago in the 2025 NBA Cup championship game, which the Knicks won, 124-113.
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