Where to Watch the 2025 NBA Finals: Stream Every Game Like a Pro

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The NBA has felt a bit more like its old self during the 2025 postseason, with courtside celebrities trash talking the Indiana Pacers and New York City aglow with Knicks-fueled optimism. Although the presence of Timothée "Lisan al Gaib" Chalamet (Dune joke, please laugh) and Kylie Jenner wasn't enough to power the Knicks into the finals, it nonetheless injected some hype into the playoffs that will continue with an exciting matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, two small-market teams with a lot to prove. Here's all you need to know to learn where to watch the 2025 NBA Finals without cable.

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It's probably safe to say that only the most diehard Pacers fans could've expected Indiana to find itself in the finals this year. The team only won 50 games this season (compared to the Thunder's 68), and they had to get past the Milwaukee Bucks, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the New York Knicks in the playoffs. To do it, they just needed some extraordinary comebacks and thrilling victories. No big deal. Not many people expected Indiana to get this far, but now that they're here after a miraculous postseason, a championship doesn't seem so implausible. And what a championship it would be; the club's first-ever in the NBA era. 

Of course, to capture a title, the Pacers will need to get past the Thunder, their biggest challenge yet. Oklahoma City swept the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round, squeezed past a competitive series against Denver Nuggets in the second round, and then trounced the Minnesota Timberwolves in the conference finals, four games to one. On paper, the team has a more well-rounded roster than Indiana, and it finished with the best winning percentage in the league this year. If the Pacers didn't seem to have the basketball gods on their side, the Thunder would be an easy favorite. But in this postseason, anything seems possible and little has been predictable.      

It's Pacers vs. Thunder, with gold (and history) on the line. Here's how to watch the 2025 NBA Finals. 

2025 NBA Finals Schedule

• Thursday, June 5: Game 1 in Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
• Sunday, June 8: Game 2 in Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. ET (ABC)
• Wednesday, June 11: Game 3 in Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
• Friday, June 13: Game 4 in Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
• Monday, June 16: Game 5 (if necessary) in Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
• Thursday, June 19: Game 6 (if necessary) in Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
• Sunday, June 22: Game 7 (if necessary) in Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. ET (ABC)

How to Watch the 2025 NBA Finals on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM will get you easy access to ABC, which is broadcasting every game of this year's NBA Finals. DIRECTV STREAM's subscription plans include Entertainment for $79.99/month, Choice for $77.98/month, Ultimate for $102.98/month, and Premier for $142.98/month (please note, these prices may differ depending on your regional sports fees and other factors). DIRECTV STREAM is also now offering Genre Packs that allow you to build a more affordable, and more customizable channel lineup. The MySports genre pack ($69.99/month) even comes with an ESPN+ subscription. For the NBA Finals and lots of other live sports offerings, you can't go wrong with DIRECTV STREAM.

How to Watch the 2025 NBA Finals on Fubo

Fubo carries ABC in its channel lineup, allowing you to watch every game of this year's NBA Finals live. There are two main subscription choices, with both offering hundreds of diverse channels. Pro is $84.99/month ($64.99 for the first month) and comes with 230+ channels, and Elite is $94.99/month ($74.99 for the first month) and has 300+ channels. Both options carry regional NBA games so you can watch your local team throughout the season. 

How to Watch the 2025 NBA Finals on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV is another streaming service that will allow you to watch every game of the NBA Finals on ABC. You can get Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN+, all with ads, for $82.99/month (after a 3-day free trial); or you can get Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (No Ads), and ESPN+ (With Ads) for $95.99/month. Either option will guarantee you plenty of live sports coverage year-round, plus plenty of family-friendly entertainment options.

How to Watch the 2025 NBA Finals on Sling TV

Sling TV offers ABC, but only in select markets (be sure to check if your market is one of them before subscribing). Sling offers three different subscription options, each with their own channel lineups. Orange is $45.99/month for 34 channels, Blue is $50.99/month for 43 channels, and Orange + Blue is $65.99/month for all channels combined. All three options are currently offering half off the first month. Keep in mind that prices may vary in different areas.

How to Watch 2025 NBA Finals from anywhere with a VPN

If you're planning to watch the NBA Finals from outside the U.S., you can still stream every game using American services like Fubo or DIRECTV STREAM by connecting through a VPN. Options like ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access, and NordVPN let you mask your location, giving you access to U.S.-based streaming platforms no matter where you are.

• Sign up for ExpressVPN
• Sign up for Private Internet Access
• Sign up for NordVPN

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