Brace yourselves, NBA fanatics, because the annual championship games are here.
Basketball is extremely popular in the US, but many British fans are also looking forward to seeing who will be the champion of the competition. The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks will battle it out for the title this year.
Check out our guide to find out which games are streamed live, which TV channels they’re on, and how to watch them online on virtually any device.
2024 NBA Finals Schedule
Here are the scheduled matches, all in BST:
- Game 1: Mavericks vs. Celtics – Friday, June 7 (1:30 AM) – Winner: Celtics
- Game 2: Mavericks vs. Celtics – Monday, June 10 (1:00 AM)
- Game 3: Celtics vs. Mavericks – Thursday, June 13 (1:30 AM)
- Game 4: Celtics vs. Mavericks – Saturday June 15 (1:30am)
If necessary:
- Game 5: Mavericks vs. Celtics – Tuesday, June 18 (1:30 AM)
- Game 6: Celtics vs. Mavericks – Friday June 21 (1:30am)
- Game 7: Mavericks vs. Celtics – Monday, June 24 (1:00 AM)
How to watch NBA Playoffs 2024 in UK
In the UK you can watch the NBA Playoffs on BBC iPlayer, on TNT Sports or via NBA League Pass.
BBC and BBC iPlayer
You can watch the first match of the play-offs on BBC iPlayer. However, all remaining games will be broadcast on TNT Sports.
TNT Sports
All NBA Finals games will be broadcast on TNT Sports, available in the UK via EE TV, Sky and Virgin Media.
If you have a BT TV As a user you can add TNT Sports to your regular program package for an additional €20.
Sky customers can bundle TNT Sports with Sky Glass or Sky Stream. Those who have owned Sky Q and the basic Sky TV package for at least 18 months can get a TNT Sports add-on for an extra £28.
Virgin media customers have two options. Those who purchased the Stream TV subscription can add TNT Sports for £16.20 per month. Users of the Big Bundle or Bigger Bundle will have to pay an additional £18 per month for the TNT Sports add-on.
If you prefer to watch the NBA Finals online, you can do so via Discovery+, the new streaming home of TNT Sports.
All you need is a Premium Monthly Pass, which costs £30.99 per month.
That subscription also allows you to watch other sporting events including the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, Gallagher Premiership Rugby, Moto GP, Formula E and plenty of coverage of boxing, tennis, cycling or snooker.
NBA League Pass
If the above options don’t suit you, the NBA’s official streaming service is probably a better choice, especially if you want to watch all the playoffs without spending too much money.
There are two plans to choose from.
The basic League Pass costs £14.99 per month or £99.99 for a season package. This layer gives you access to compact games and archives, customizable broadcasts, angles and advanced statistics.
The other option is the League Pass Premium for £19.99 per month or £139.99 for a full season. With that level comes additional features such as ad-free viewing and the ability to stream on three devices simultaneously.
Watch the NBA from abroad
If you go abroad or happen to live outside the UK or the US, you can still watch the NBA. For example, the official League Pass is available in Australia.
If it is not available where you are, you can access it through a VPN (virtual private network). This allows you to change the IP address of your device so that you can browse the Internet from a country other than where you are located.
So if you’re somewhere without BBC iPlayer or the NBA League Pass, you can use a VPN to set your location as Great Britain and still watch the live stream. We advise NordVPNbut you can also check out our list of the best VPNs for other options.
Which teams will play in the NBA for 2023-2024?
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division
- Boston Celtics
- New York Knicks
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Brooklyn nets
- Toronto Raptors
Central division
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Indiana Pacers
- Chicago Bulls
- Detroit Pistons
Southeast Division
- Orlando magic
- Miami heat
- Atlanta Hawks
- Charlotte Hornets
- Washington Wizards
Western Conference
Northwest Division
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Denver Nuggets
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Utah Jazz
- Portland Trail Blazers
Pacific Division
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Phoenix suns
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Sacramento Kings
- Warriors of the Golden State
Southwestern Division
- Dallas Mavericks
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Houston Rockets
- Memphis Grizzlies
- San Antonio Spurs
