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 this year begin on June 3 with Game 1 tips off 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. If needed, Game 7 would be played for June 19. It follows a best-of-seven format; it 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) is June 13, Game 6 on June 16, Game 7 on June 19. All games airing at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Schedules confirm the dates, times, and potential finale.