The 2024-25 NBA Finals are set to captivate basketball fans worldwide, marking the culmination of an exciting season. This prestigious event will tip off on Thursday, June 5, 2025, showcasing the best teams from the Eastern and Western Conferences battling for the coveted Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.
NBA Finals Format
The Finals schedule follows a 2-2-1-1-1 format, with the higher-seeded team hosting Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 (if necessary).
NBA Finals Schedule
Here’s the complete schedule for the 2024-25 NBA Finals:
Game 1: June 5, 2025 (Thursday)
Game 2: June 8, 2025 (Sunday)
Game 3: June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
Game 4: June 13, 2025 (Friday)
Game 5 (if necessary): June 16, 2025 (Monday)
Game 6 (if necessary): June 19, 2025 (Thursday)
Game 7 (if necessary): June 22, 2025 (Sunday)
This schedule allows for ample rest between games, ensuring that players can perform at their peak and recover from the intense competition.
The NBA Finals have a rich history dating back to 1947 when the Basketball Association of America (BAA) held its first championship series. The league later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 to form the National Basketball Association (NBA) as we know it today. Over the years, the Finals have witnessed legendary performances, iconic moments, and the crowning of basketball dynasties.
New NBA Television Rights
For the 2024-25 season, basketball enthusiasts can catch all the Finals action exclusively on ABC. This marks a significant shift in the NBA’s broadcasting landscape, as it will be the last season of a nine-year deal with the ESPN family of networks, TNT Sports, and NBA TV.
Starting from the 2025-26 season, new 11-year deals with ESPN, NBC, and Amazon Prime Video will come into effect, reshaping how fans consume NBA content. ABC’s coverage of the NBA Finals has become a tradition, providing viewers with high-quality broadcasts, expert analysis, and comprehensive studio shows. The network typically offers multiple viewing options, including traditional broadcasts and alternative feeds with unique camera angles and commentary.
In addition to television broadcasts, fans can stream the Finals through various platforms. The ABC app and website will likely offer live streaming for those with cable subscriptions. Cord-cutters can access the games through streaming services that carry ABC, such as fuboTV.
