Where to watch NBA Finals: Live stream Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers Game 6
The Thunder vs. Pacers Championship series heads to a sixth and potentially final game. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch the NBA Finals, including live streaming options for those without cable.
It's safe to say that the 2025 NBA Finals have been an exciting, far less predictable series than last year's 4-1 Boston Celtics blowout over the Dallas Mavericks. The No. 4 Indiana Pacers have mostly held their own against the No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder. However, a difficult Game 5 and some potential injury action from Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton have put Indiana, now down 2-3, in jeopardy of being eliminated in Game 6.
The series will return to Indianapolis for tonight's game, giving the Pacers a home-court advantage, but the Thunder could very well snag the 2025 title should they win. If the Pacers pull through, it will send the series to a definitive, winner-takes-all Game 7. The NBA Finals haven't reached a tie-breaking Game 7 since 2016, so extending past tonight's match-up would be a rarity and a first for this decade.
Below, you can find some of the best viewing options for the game. If you don't want to read any further: the cheapest way to live stream the NBA Finals in the US without a free trial is through a subscription to Sling TV. We've outlined everything you need to know about Sling below and highlighted a few other popular streamers that can help you tune in.
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What channel are the NBA Finals on?
Game 6 of the Thunder vs. Pacers series will air on ABC in the United States. The game is scheduled to tip off on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET, but viewers can tune in at 8 p.m. for pre-game NBA Countdown coverage. ABC will also host Game 7 if the 2025 NBA Finals extend past tonight.
Where to watch NBA Finals in the US
As we mentioned above, the absolute cheapest way for US cord-cutters to live stream the NBA Finals without a free trial is through Sling TV, since ESPN Plus won't be carrying the series. Sling costs $46 per month, but new customers can get 50% off their first month of service. That means you can watch every game of the NBA Finals (even if the series makes it to Game 7) for $23. Sling is a month-to-month cable alternative, which means that you can cancel at any time.
You'll want to sign up for Sling's Orange plan, which carries ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, TNT, and 30 other popular live channels. ESPN3 live streams NBA on ABC games, so you'll be able to watch the Finals here. This is how I personally watched the Game 5 Championship win in 2024, and I've double-checked the Sling TV guide this year to confirm that Game 6 will live stream on ESPN3.
While Sling doesn't have a free trial for new customers, other live TV streaming services that offer a free trial have significantly higher monthly fees, but they also come with even more channel options. Two of the best live TV streaming services that we've tried ourselves are DirecTV and Fubo. DirecTV 's signature Entertainment plan costs $85 per month, offers access to 90+ channels, and comes with a five-day free trial for new customers. Fubo 's Pro plan starts at $85 per month, comes with at least 150 live channels, and offers a seven-day free trial for new users. Plus, new Fubo users can get $20 knocked off their first month of service.
How to watch NBA Finals from anywhere
NBA fans traveling outside the US can still keep up with their usual viewing methods with the help of a VPN, or virtual private network. VPNs are easy-to-use cybersecurity tools that enable people to change the virtual location of their devices. This way, they don't need to miss out on any games just because they're away from home. VPNs are popular ways to improve online security and privacy. The services we've highlighted today require US payment methods, so this option will work best for Americans who are just abroad at the moment.
ExpressVPN consistently ranks among the best VPNs on the market. It's a top-rated, user-friendly option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can learn more about the app and its extensive cybersecurity features in our ExpressVPN review.
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