Knicks vs. Spurs: Where to watch the 2026 NBA Finals Game 3 tonight, TV channel, streaming schedule, and more

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The New York Knicks are now 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals and they're taking that winning momentum home to Madison Square Garden tonight where they'll host Game 3 of the series. The game has attracted several high-profile attendees including President Donald Trump whose scheduled presence has elicited frustrated reactions from fans due to the resulting heightened security and canceled watch parties around MSG. Game 3 begins at 8:30 p.m. ET and you can tune in to that game, and every other game of the series, on ABC.

Take a look at the odds for this year's tournament, and then read on to find out what you need to know so you won't miss a single game of the 2026 NBA finals.

How to watch the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA finals:

Date: June 8, 2026

Time: 8:30 p.m. ET

Location: Madison Square Garden, New York

TV channel: ABC

Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV and more

New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs game channel:

Game 3 and every other game of the NBA finals will be broadcast on ABC.

How to watch the Knicks vs. Spurs without cable:

Games on ABC are also streaming on ESPN Unlimited. You can find all ABC on streaming platforms like DirecTV and YouTube TV.

ESPN's streaming platform offers thousands of exclusive live events, original studio shows and acclaimed series that air across ESPN's suite of seven linear channels, as well as exclusive content on ESPN+, ABC on ESPN, SEC+, ACCNX and more. Every game of the NBA Eastern Conference finals as well as the 2026 championship finals will stream on ESPN Unlimited. The new tier costs $29.99/month or $299.99/year.

ESPN Select allows subscribers to access exclusive content only available on the app, and an extensive archive of on-demand content (including the entire 30 For 30 library, select ESPN Films, game replays and more). Whether you purchase a standalone plan, add-on or Disney bundle plan, the service provides access to thousands of sports events for $12.99/month or $129.99/year.

More ways to watch the NBA finals:

2026 NBA Finals Schedule:

June 3: Game 1: New York Knicks (105) vs. (95) San Antonio Spurs
June 5: Game 2: New York Knicks (105) vs. (104) San Antonio Spurs
June 8: Game 3: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
June 10: Game 4: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
June 13: Game 5: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)
June 16: Game 6: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)
June 19: Game 7: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)