You can watch the 2025 NBA Finals live on ABC, which is available on many streaming services such as DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, and YouTube TV. Additionally, you can use an over-the-air antenna to watch NBA Finals games on ABC for free where available. Other options for streaming NBA games, including playoffs and finals, include NBA League Pass (though there are some blackout restrictions), ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV through various cable or streaming subscriptions. In Germany, for example, ProSieben MAXX and Joyn offer live streaming of NBA Finals games. To summarize, main places to watch the NBA Finals:
- ABC (broadcast TV and streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV STREAM, fuboTV)
- NBA League Pass (with some blackout limitations)
- ESPN, TNT, NBA TV on cable or streaming platforms
- Over-the-air antenna for local ABC broadcasts
- In Germany, ProSieben MAXX and Joyn streams are available
You can choose based on your location and preferred streaming service or cable provider.