NBA Finals 2023: Here’s How to Watch Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets Games for Free
Written by djfrosty on May 30, 2023
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It’s game time! The Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat will face off in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday (June 1). The game will broadcast live at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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The Heat advanced to the finals after beating the Boston Celtics 103-84 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference on Sunday.
If you don’t want to miss all the NBA Finals actions, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of ways to watch and stream games from your TV, laptop, desktop, tablet and any other compatible device along with links to buy tickets to games.
How to Stream the 2023 NBA Finals Online for Free
The 2023 NBA Finals kicks off on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT on ABC. Those who already have cable or local channels through a TV antenna, can check local listings for additional channel information.
Basketball fans can also watch the NBA finals live on ABC.com in addition to ESPN outlets such as ESPN+, ESPN2, ESPN Radio and ESPN Deportes.
No cable? No worries! You can stream the 2023 NBA Finals games live and with a free trial from DirectTV Stream, YouTube TV (the official sponsor of the NBA Finals), Fubo and Express VPN — if you’re streaming outside of the U.S.
Shopping for the best streaming deals? DirectTV Stream is discounted $30 over three months, plus a free trial for five days. DirectTV Stream’s cheapest plan — the Entertainment package — is $64.99 (regular $69.99) for 75+ channels including ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, ESPN, TNT, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, VH1, TLC and HGTV; access to on-demand content and DVR storage.
DirectTV Stream
DirectTV Stream also offers free Max, Starz and other channels with higher-priced plans, which range from $89.99-$99.99.
Although Sling TV doesn’t offer a free trial, new subscribers can join at a discounted rate starting at $30 for the first month. Sling Blue lets you access dozens of channels including ABC, Fox, NBC, ESPN, ESPN2, A&E, AMC, MTV, BET, E!, VH1 and Bravo (DVR storage included).
Can you watch the NBA Finals on NBA League Pass? Finals games will not be available to watch live but subscribers can listen live on ESPN Radio and watch on NBA League Pass three hours after the game airs.
Elsewhere on the roster of affordable streamers, Fubo TV’s Pro package is $74.99/month after a free trial for a week. You’ll get access to 160 channels (100+ sporting events), cloud DVR and streaming on up to 10 screens.
Hulu + Live TV starts at $69.99 to stream 75+ live and on-demand channels — including ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN News, ESPN U, FS1, FS2, Fx, MTV, TruTV, BET, Food Network, Lifetime, Paramount Network, ID and TLC — along with everything on Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+. Another similarly priced streaming option, Vidgo starts at $69.99/month for 110+ live channels, on-demand and DVR.
Want to watch the NBA Finals live and in person? As you’ve probably guessed, tickets are pretty steep but passes for Game 1 start at around $530-$700 for general seating and upwards of $10,000 for courtside, VIP seating. Find tickets via StubHub, Vivid Seats, Ticketmaster and SeatGeek.
Want to show your team spirit? Visit NBA.com and Fanatics.com for official NBA gear and gifts for Father’s Day. Save up to 70% off clearance items at Fanatics and enjoy free shipping on orders over $24 at the NBA store.
2023 NBA Finals Schedule: Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat
Game 1: Thursday, June 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 2: Sunday, June 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 3: Wednesday, June 7 at 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 4: Friday, June 9 at 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC