Key dates for 2025-26 NBA season
Key dates and important events for the 2024-25 NBA season, Emirates NBA Cup, All-Star, Playoffs, NBA Finals and NBA Draft.
www.nba.comThe Finals 2026 begin on June 3 with Game 1 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. A potential Game 7 is set on June 19. The series uses a best-of-seven format; the series ends as soon as a team reaches four wins. Game 2 on June 5, Game 3 June 8, Game 4 is on June 10. Game 5 (if needed) takes place June 13, Game 6 (if needed) on June 16, Game 7 (if needed) on June 19. All games air at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Schedules confirm the dates, times, and potential finale.