NBA games on TV today: Full schedule, times, TV channels, live streams to watch 2026 basketball playoffs
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The 2026 NBA Playoffs are underway, with games scheduled across multiple TV channels and streaming platforms throughout the day. Fans can catch the action on traditional broadcast networks, cable sports channels, and digital streams, with start times varying to accommodate different time zones and viewing preferences. The Sporting News provides a comprehensive guide listing every game, channel, and streaming option for the postseason matchups. Whether you prefer cable, network television, or online platforms, there are multiple ways to follow the playoff race.
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The NBA Playoffs are down to the Finals, with two months of postseason basketball set to determine which team will take home the Larry O'Brien Trophy in 2026.
We will have a new champion this year after the San Antonio Spurs took out the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the seven-game Western Conference finals. They will face the New York Knicks, who are back in the Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the East.
Nothing is certain once the playoffs roll around, except the stars will be out and high drama awaits on the road to the NBA Finals.
Here's everything you need to know about when and where to watch today's games in the NBA Playoffs.
NBA games on TV today
Saturday, June 13
GameTime (ET)Watch
Spurs vs. Knicks Game 58:30 p.m.ABC, ESPN app, DIRECTV
Where to watch NBA Playoffs games in 2026
TV channels: ABC | ESPN | NBC
Live streams: DIRECTV | ESPN app | Prime Video
NBA Playoff action is spread across ABC, ESPN, NBC and Prime Video, though the NBA Finals remain on ABC. Fans have a wide range of streaming options to catch the postseason, including Prime, the ESPN app, and Peacock, with each service carrying specific games depending on their broadcast rights.
All games airing on ABC, ESPN and NBC are also available via DIRECTV Stream.
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NBA Playoffs daily schedule 2026
Tuesday, June 16
GameTime (ET)Watch
Knicks vs. Spurs Game 6*8:30 p.m.ABC, ESPN app, DIRECTV
* If necessary
Friday, June 19
GameTime (ET)Watch
Spurs vs. Knicks Game 7*8:30 p.m.ABC, ESPN app, DIRECTV
* If necessary
NBA Playoffs round-by-round schedule 2026
Play-In Tournament: April 14-17
First round: April 18
Conference semifinals: May 4-5
Conference finals: May 19-20
NBA Finals: June 3-June 19
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