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The road to the NBA Finals in June features four teams remaining in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Victor Wimpanyama and the San Antonio Spurs playing against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder with Game 1 and Game 2 taking place at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma in the Western Conference Finals.
Although this series is not as star-studded as the Eastern Conference Finals, there are a few celebrities, such as Bill Hader, James Marsden, Kristin Chenoweth and others, who have appeared at Thunder games in Oklahoma City in the past. As for the Spurs, celebrity fans, such as Selena Gomez and others, come to the Frostbank Center in San Antonio, Texas from time to time.
At a Glance: Watch the 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals live online
- when: May 18 to May 30
- TV channels: nbc
- Stream online: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Peacock, NBA League Pass
The series began on Monday, May 18, while the series ends on Saturday, May 30 – if it lasts seven games.
Meanwhile, last season’s NBA Finals reached nearly 20 million viewers for ABC. For context, the Thunder won the championship against the Indiana Pacers. Two small teams in the television market that received great ratings, despite the lack of star power throughout the series.
In the meantime, read on to find out how to watch the Western Conference Finals: San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder.
How to watch the 2026 Western Conference Finals without cable
While the Spurs-Thunder series is broadcast on television on NBC, the games can be streamed on online cable streaming services, such as DirecTV, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. Postseason games are also available to stream on platforms, such as Peacock.
First, learn how to watch the Western Conference Finals with or without a cable subscription.
Watch the Western Conference Finals: Spurs vs. Thunder with DirecTV, which carries NBC, plus more than 90 other channels. Sports fans can watch NBA games for free with a five-day trial of the cable streaming device. After that, you can either cancel the service or keep watching, with prices at $84.99 per month for the first 24 months of service ($89.99 per month after that) for the entry-level Entertainment package with the streamer’s current deals.
peacock
For the Western Conference Finals, Peacock is the home of the NBA on NBC online. Not a Peacock subscriber? The streamer has an ad-free Peacock Premium package for $10.99 per month (or $109.99 per year). Otherwise, the ad-supported plan costs $16.99 per month (or $169.99 per year). Apart from NBA games, you will get access to originals like Evil: for good, Ladies of London: The New Testament, Traitors, Love Island: All Stars and others; Live sports and entertainment from NBC Sports; And over 50 “always on” streaming channels.
Related to: Best peacock streaming deals
sling
Sling is one of the most affordable options. If you want to watch the Western Conference Finals on NBC, use the Blue plan – with prices starting at $45.99 per month. NBA TV is available through Sling’s Sports Extra package for an additional $11 per month. The sports package includes NHL Network, MLB Network, ESPNU, and more. Please note: Prices and channel availability depend on your local TV market.
Hulu + Live TV
To watch NBC online, subscribing to Hulu + Live TV is a great option. The streaming service includes Disney+, ESPN Unlimited, and access to 95+ live channels starting at $89.99 per month. In addition to live cable, Hulu + Live TV lets subscribers watch originals from Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN Unlimited. It includes unlimited cloud DVR as well. Hulu offers a free three-day trial.
NBA Pass
To stream every NBA game from all 30 teams in the league during the preseason, regular season, postseason, and NBA Finals, NBA League Pass is the best choice.
With prices starting at $16.99 per month, the streaming service features all live games, on-demand games, and access to games from the NBA archive. NBA League Pass includes NBA TV coverage, analysis, documentaries, highlights, and more.
However, blackout rules apply to some TV markets. Learn more about NBA League Pass here.
How to watch the 2026 Western Conference Finals on cable
Spurs-Thunder airs on NBC. You can watch through your cable TV provider, on networks’ websites and mobile apps by logging into your cable TV account — including live streaming and traditional services like DirecTV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity and others.
