Get ready, NBA fanatics, because the annual championship games are here.
Basketball is extremely popular in the United States, but many UK-based fans are also eagerly waiting to see who becomes the league champion. The Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks will compete for the title this year.
Check out our guide to find out which games are live streamed, which TV channels they’re on, and how to watch them online on almost any device.
2024 NBA Finals Schedule
Here are the scheduled matches, all in BST:
- Game 1: Mavericks vs Celtics – Friday June 7 (1h30) – Winner: Celtics
- Game 2: Mavericks vs Celtics – Monday June 10 (1 a.m.)
- Game 3: Celtics vs. Mavericks – Thursday, June 13 (1:30 a.m.)
- Game 4: Celtics vs. Mavericks – Saturday June 15 (1:30 a.m.)
If necessary:
- Game 5: Mavericks vs. Celtics – Tuesday, June 18 (1:30 a.m.)
- Game 6: Celtics vs. Mavericks – Friday June 21 (1h30)
- Game 7: Mavericks vs. Celtics – Monday June 24 (1 a.m.)
How to watch the 2024 NBA Playoffs in the UK
In the UK, you can watch the NBA Playoffs on BBC iPlayer, TNT Sports or via NBA League Pass.
BBC and BBC iPlayer
You can watch the first game of the playoffs 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’re a BT TV user, you can add TNT Sports to your regular programming package for an extra £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 use a TNT Sports add-on for an extra £28.
Virgin Media customers have two options. Those who purchased the Stream TV package can add TNT Sports for £16.20 per month. Big Bundle or Bigger Bundle users have to pay an extra £18 per month for the TNT Sports add-on.
If you prefer to watch the NBA Finals online, you can do so through Discovery+, the new streaming home of TNT Sports.
All you need is a Premium monthly subscription, which costs £30.99 per month.
With this subscription you can also watch other sporting events including the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, Gallagher Premiership Rugby, Moto GP, Formula E, plus plenty of coverage of boxing, tennis, cycling or of snooker.
NBA League Pass
If the above options don’t suit you, the official NBA streaming service is probably a better choice, especially if you want to watch all the playoffs without spending too much money.
You have the choice between two packages.
The basic League Pass costs £14.99 per month or £99.99 for a season plan. This tier gives you access to condensed games and archives, broadcasts, angles and customizable advanced statistics.
The other option is League Pass Premium for £19.99 per month or £139.99 for an entire season. This tier comes with additional features like ad-free viewing and the ability to stream on three devices simultaneously.
Watch the NBA from abroad
If you’re going abroad or living outside the UK or US, you can still watch the NBA. The official League Pass is available in Australia, for example.
If it’s not available where you are, you can access it through a VPN (virtual private network). This allows you to change your device’s IP address to browse the web from a different country than where you are located.
So if you find yourself somewhere without BBC iPlayer or NBA League Pass, you can use a VPN to set your location to the UK while watching the live stream. We recommend NordVPN, but you can also check out our list of the best VPNs for other options.
Which teams will be in the NBA for 2023-24?
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
- Magic of Orlando
- Miami heat
- Atlanta Falcons
- Charlotte Frelons
- Wizards of Washington
Western Conference
Northwest Division
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Denver Nuggets
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Utah Jazz
- Portland Trail Blazers
Pacific Division
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Phoenix Suns
- the Los Angeles Lakers
- Kings of Sacramento
- Warriors of the Golden State
South West Division
- Dallas Mavericks
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Houston Rockets
- Memphis Grizzlies
- San Antonio Spurs
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