2027 NBA Finals
2027 NBA Finals
June 2027 on ABC
The 2027 NBA Finals will be played in June 2027 on ABC, closing the 2026-27 NBA season. The New York Knicks are the defending champions.
The regular season ends on Sunday, April 11, 2027. The Finals matchup is set after the Conference Finals in late May.
Road to the 2027 NBA Finals
These are the top teams in each conference by record. The top 6 in each conference reach the playoffs directly, and teams 7 to 10 go to the Play-In Tournament.
| # | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Celtics | 10-2 | - |
| 2 | Philadelphia 76ers | 10-3 | 0.5 |
| 3 | Detroit Pistons | 8-3 | 1.5 |
| 4 | Atlanta Hawks | 7-6 | 3.5 |
| 5 | Miami Heat | 6-6 | 4 |
| 6 | New York Knicks (champion) | 6-6 | 4 |
| 7 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 6-7 | 4.5 |
| 8 | Toronto Raptors | 5-7 | 5 |
| # | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Antonio Spurs | 11-2 | - |
| 2 | Los Angeles Lakers | 11-2 | - |
| 3 | Houston Rockets | 10-3 | 1 |
| 4 | Portland Trail Blazers | 9-3 | 1.5 |
| 5 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 9-3 | 1.5 |
| 6 | Memphis Grizzlies | 8-4 | 2.5 |
| 7 | Golden State Warriors | 8-5 | 3 |
| 8 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 8-5 | 3 |
Standings updated November 14, 2026, 2:06 PM ET. They refresh every 6 hours.
Who are the Defending NBA Champions?
The New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Finals, beating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1, with Jalen Brunson as Finals MVP.
The last 8 Finals have each crowned a new champion. No team has won back-to-back titles since the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018.
2027 NBA Finals Key Dates
| Regular season ends | Sunday, April 11, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | Tuesday, April 13, 2027 to Friday, April 16, 2027 |
| Playoffs begin | Right after the Play-In, mid-April 2027 |
| Conference Finals | Late May 2027 |
| NBA Finals Game 1 | June 2027, to be announced |
Dates follow the NBA's published 2026-27 calendar. Dates the league has not announced are marked as such.
How Does the 2027 NBA Finals Format Work?
- The Eastern Conference champion plays the Western Conference champion.
- It is a best-of-seven series. The first team to 4 wins takes the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
- The team with the better regular-season record hosts Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 in the 2-2-1-1-1 format.
- The Finals MVP receives the Bill Russell Trophy.
Where to Watch the 2027 NBA Finals
Every game airs on ABC, the only Finals network since 2003. ESPN Unlimited streams the ABC broadcast in the ESPN app, and an HD antenna picks up ABC for free. See where to watch the NBA Finals for every option.
What to Watch on the Road to the 2027 NBA Finals
The New York Knicks start the 2026-27 season as champions for the first time since 1973. A repeat would end a long run of one-year champions: no team has won back-to-back titles since the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018.
- Knicks: Jalen Brunson led the 2026 run and was the unanimous Finals MVP. See the 2026 NBA Finals for how New York won.
- Spurs: Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper reached the Finals in 2026 after beating the top-seeded Thunder in seven games.
- Thunder: the 2025 champions were one win from a second straight Finals trip.
This page tracks the race all season. The standings above refresh every 6 hours, and the matchup, schedule and scores are added the day each is set.
2027 NBA Finals FAQ
When is the 2027 NBA Finals?
The 2027 NBA Finals are in June 2027. The NBA has not announced the Game 1 date yet.
What channel is the 2027 NBA Finals on?
Every game airs on ABC. ESPN Unlimited streams the ABC broadcast in the ESPN app.
Who are the defending NBA champions?
The New York Knicks. They beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the 2026 NBA Finals.
How many games are in the NBA Finals?
Up to 7. The Finals are a best-of-seven series, so the first team to 4 wins is champion.
When does the 2026-27 NBA regular season end?
On Sunday, April 11, 2027. The Play-In Tournament and playoffs follow.
Who has home court in the 2027 NBA Finals?
The finalist with the better regular-season record. It hosts Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
The 2027 NBA Finals close the 2026-27 season in June on ABC, and this page follows the road to the Finals until a champion is crowned. For every past result, see the NBA champions by year list.