How to watch the 2024 NBA Finals live online from anywhere

After some fantastic playoff matches, the 2024 NBA Finals are here. The Boston Celtics face the Dallas Mavericks in the best-of-seven playoffs. The first game is scheduled to tip off on Thursday, June 6, at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT / 1:30 AM BST). Below, we’ll explain how to stream the NBA Finals live online so you can follow all of the action for yourself.

This article only recommends legal streaming sources. Although several websites will likely offer unauthorized streams, those sites often come with a high risk of malware infection. They could also be taken offline at any moment, and the video quality is bound to suffer. It’s possible to watch the 2024 NBA Finals live online in their entirety through free and legal means, so there’s no need to use unlicensed sources.

Most legal streaming sources for the NBA Finals will be region-locked. That means in order to watch the 2024 NBA Finals while traveling abroad, you’ll need a VPN.

How to watch the 2024 NBA Finals free online with a VPN

A VPN encrypts your internet connection and routes it through an intermediary server in a location of your choosing. So to access a stream that only allows viewers in the US to watch, for example, you can connect to a US VPN server.

Here’s how to use a VPN to watch the NBA Finals:

1. Sign up for a VPN. We recommend NordVPN for a fast, secure, simple service that excels at unblocking region-locked content. Other viable alternatives include Surfshark and ExpressVPN.
2. Download and install the VPN app for your device from a trusted app store or the provider’s website.
3. Open the app and select a server in the country to which the stream is restricted.
4. Hit the connect button.
5. Once the connection is established, open the stream and start watching Celtics vs Mavericks!
6. If you experience any issues, try clearing your browser or device cookies and cache, connecting to a different server, or contacting your VPN provider’s customer support.

When watching live events, we highly recommend testing your VPN with your chosen streaming platform in advance. That way, if something goes wrong, you have time to fix it without missing a moment of the action.

Where to stream the 2024 NBA Finals online

The NBA may only feature American teams, but it has fans all over the world. Take a look below to find out which networks are showing the finals in your country:

USA

American TV network ABC has exclusive rights to broadcast and stream the 2024 NBA Finals in the US. If ABC is part of your existing cable package, you can log in and watch the stream online or via the ABC Go mobile app. You can also get ABC as part of many internet TV services, including:

• FuboTV: Prices start at $79.99 USD per month, BUT there’s a seven-day free trial that’ll let you watch every NBA Final match. Just remember to cancel in time.
• YouTube TV – YouTube’s paid internet TV service includes local ABC channels in most zip codes, but check the channel list for your area just in case (or just use a VPN). Costs $72.99 per month. Free trials are often available to new customers.
• Hulu + Live TV – Local ABC affiliates are available in most zip codes for subscribers to Hulu + Live TV, which incorporates both live streams and on-demand content from Hulu. Unfortunately, there’s no longer the option of a free trial, and the cost has risen to $76.99 per month.
• Sling TV – Sling’s Blue plan includes ABC and is currently offering your first month at half off ($20). It also offers a 7-day free trial.

Note that all of these services are region-locked, so if you’re traveling outside of the US, you’ll need to use a VPN with US servers to unblock them.

Canada

Canadian NBA fans are stuck with one of the worst deals when it comes to watching the 2024 Finals online. In order to watch all the games, you’ll have to subscribe to two different services.

TSN Direct will air games one, three, five, and seven. There’s no free trial, but you can buy a month’s access for $19.99 CAD.

Sportsnet Now will show games two, four, and six. No free trial is available, but the monthly price starts at $19.99 per month.

If you already subscribe to these services and are traveling outside Canada during the NBA Finals, you can connect to a Canadian VPN server and access your accounts as normal.

UK

Basketball fans in the UK can watch the 2024 NBA Finals on TNT Sports. You may already have TNT Sports as part of your TV package, in which case you need only sign in to watch online. If you’re not a TNT Sports customer and don’t want to commit to a lengthy contract, you can sign up for Discovery Plus. You’ll need the Discovery+ Premium plan, which costs £30.99 a month, although there is a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.

Discovery+  is only accessible within the UK. This means that if you’re traveling abroad, you’ll need to use a VPN to gain a UK IP address to stream its content.

Worldwide

Has your country not been mentioned? Don’t worry, there’s also the option of NBA League Pass. This is available in most countries worldwide and lets you stream every playoff game, including the 2024 NBA Finals. Prices vary by country, but you can expect to pay the equivalent of €14.99 for what remains of the season.

If you’re in a country where NBA League Pass isn’t available, simply change your IP address with the help of a VPN.

2024 NBA Finals schedule

Here are the playtimes for the Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks

All times Eastern Time (ET).

Watching NBA finals online: FAQs