The 2026 NBA Finals will be streamed exclusively on Prime Video in many countries, marking the end of Amazon’s first season of worldwide NBA rights. This represents a significant expansion for the tech giant’s live sports ambitions.
Visual TL;DR. Prime Video Global Rights will stream the 2026 NBA Finals. The 2026 NBA Finals will feature the Knicks vs. the Spurs. The 2026 NBA Finals offered global streaming. Global streaming with viewing on any device. Prime Video’s global rights make your sports ambitions a reality. The 2026 NBA Finals will begin on June 3rd.
Prime Video Global Rights: First Season of Amazon’s Global NBA Rights Coverage
2026 NBA Finals: Stream the Championship Series exclusively on Prime Video
Knicks vs. Spurs: 1999 Finals rematch, Wembangyama vs. Brunson
Global streaming: Available in the UK, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, and more
Watch on your device: Access from the Prime Video app on various smart devices
Sports Ambitions: A major expansion of Amazon’s live sports strategy
June 3rd Start: The Championship Series begins on Wednesday, June 3rd.
Visual TL;DR
This year’s Championship Series features a rematch between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, reminiscent of the 1999 Finals. The series begins on Wednesday, June 3, and will pit stars like Victor Wembaneyama of the Spurs against Jalen Brunson of the Knicks.
Prime Video offers live coverage with a wide international footprint, including the UK, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and Brazil. Game availability may vary by region.
How to watch
Fans can access all games through the Prime Video app on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes. This global expansion is a key part of Prime Video’s strategy to leverage live sports.
The NBA Finals is part of Prime Video’s extensive exclusive global NBA package, which also covers regular season games and playoff games. The initiative is in line with Amazon’s growing investment in live sports content, building on services such as Live Sports on Prime Video, which includes features such as WNBA games and May’s Spider-Noir hit Prime Video.
2026 NBA Finals Schedule (ET)
Wednesday, June 3: Knicks vs. Spurs (Game 1)—8:30 p.m.
Friday, June 5: Knicks vs. Spurs (Game 2)—8:30 p.m.
Monday, June 8: Spurs vs. Knicks (Game 3)—8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 10: Spurs vs. Knicks (Game 4) — 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 13: Knicks vs. Spurs (Game 5)—8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 16: Spurs vs. Knicks (Game 6) — 8:30 p.m.
Friday, June 19: Knicks vs. Spurs (Game 7)*—8:30 p.m.
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This expansion into global NBA streaming underscores Amazon’s commitment to video services, as CEO Andy Jassy said, “Prime Video is growing and profitable.”
