After several weeks of exciting playoff basketball, the best-of-the-best will finally duke it out for a championship during the 2023 NBA Finals. This year, the talented Denver Nuggets will take on the gritty Miami Heat in what’s sure to be an entertaining series. Both squads have their fair share of stars, but how can you catch them in action? From ESPN+ to Hulu, here’s how to watch every minute of the NBA’s thrilling conclusion.
Stream the 2023 NBA Finals on ESPN+
Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals will tip off at 8:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, June 1. Since this series ends once one team tallies four wins, we’re guaranteed at least four nights of Finals action. Game 2 will take place at 8 p.m. EST on Sunday, June 4 while Game 3 will be at 8:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, June 7. Game 4 will also be at 8:30 p.m. EST, except this important contest will be on Friday, June 9.
Games 5, 6 and 7 are all dependent on the outcome of the first four games, but if this series goes the distance they’ll be played at similar times. Game 5 would fall at 8:30 p.m EST on Monday, June 12 and Game 6 would be at 8:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, June 15. A potential Game 7 is as long as the Finals could go, and it would be played at 8 p.m. EST on Sunday, June 18.
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How can I watch the 2023 NBA Finals?
There are plenty of ways to watch every second of the NBA Finals this summer. If you have cable, you can catch every game on ABC. If you favor streaming, you’ll be able to watch with ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV and more.
While most of these streaming options will require some form of payment eventually, you can set up a free trial with several of them right now. For example, YouTubeTV has a free two-day trial that can give you a little taste of the Finals free of cost. And for even more free streaming, you can sign up for a week-long fuboTV trial which features live coverage of hundreds of sporting events.
How much is ESPN+?
ESPN+ alone costs $9.99 per month. A subscription will give you access to Finals coverage, exclusive ESPN content and so much more. You can also opt for a yearly subscription and pay $99.99 annually for the streaming service.
If you want even more out of your subscription, you can sign up for the Disney bundle that includes ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu. That inclusive streaming bundle will set you back $12.99 a month, saving you $12.98 per month compared to having separate subscriptions for all three streamers.
How do I sign up for ESPN+?
Signing up for ESPN+ is as easy as scoring a layup. Simply head to the ESPN+ homepage and either log in with your ESPN account or create a new one. Once you do that, you can enter your credit card and billing information (or connect a valid PayPal account) and select the subscription plan that’s best for you. From there, you can start enjoying all the sports content you could ever hope for!
