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How to watch the NBA Eastern Conference Finals
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How to watch the NBA Eastern Conference Finals

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The Boston Celtics are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals, with the top-seeded team up against the Pacers who pulled off a win against the Knicks in Game 7. 

Here's how to catch all the action on the court in the next round of games leading up to the 2024 NBA Finals. 


When are the Eastern Conference Finals?

The Eastern Conference Finals will begin on Tuesday, May 21.


How to watch the Eastern Conference Finals

The 2024 NBA playoffs will air on ESPN and ABC. Here's how to watch, without cable. 


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ABC ✓*




*Local channels available only in select locations


2024 Eastern Conference Finals schedule

The Eastern Conference Finals schedule will be as follows:

  • Game 1: Pacers at Celtics on Tuesday, May 21 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
  • Game 2: Pacers at Celtics on Thursday, May 23 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
  • Game 3: Celtics at Pacers on Saturday, May 25 (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
  • Game 4: Celtics at Pacers on Monday, May 27 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
  • Game 5*: Pacers at Celtics on Wednesday, May 29 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
  • Game 6*: Celtics at Pacers on Friday, May 31 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
  • Game 7*: Pacers at Celtics on Sunday, June 2 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)

*if needed


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Watch the Eastern Conference Finals on Sling TV (Featured partner)

Sling TV is the most affordable way to watch the NBA conference finals, depending on your location. You can watch ESPN with the Sling Orange plan, and subscribers in select locations can get ABC with the Sling Blue plan. To get it all, you can combine the two with the Sling Orange & Blue plan. Sling customers can also add the Sports Extra package for an extra $11 per month to get more sports coverage, including NBA TV. 


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Watch the Eastern Conference Finals on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM offers several packages, and ABC and ESPN are included in every package. NBA TV is included in the Choice package and above if you're looking for extra basketball coverage. DIRECTV STREAM is also one of the few services to offer a full lineup of regional sports networks (RSNs) in addition to local channels, giving subscribers everything they need to keep up with their favorite NBA teams all season long. DIRECTV STREAM's five-day free trial for new customers is a perfect way to catch some games for free while testing out the service. 


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Watch the Eastern Conference Finals on Fubo

Fubo is a sports-focused streaming service with three plans to choose from. Every plan includes ABC and ESPN in its channel lineup. To watch NBA TV for additional coverage, you'll need the Sports Plus add-on. Like DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo also has a full list of RSNs, making it easy to keep up with games that aren't nationally aired during the regular season next year. The streaming service offers a seven-day free trial. 


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Watch the Eastern Conference Finals on Hulu + Live TV

With Hulu + Live TV, you'll get ABC and ESPN in the  95+ channel lineup. Hulu + Live TV subscribers also get access to ESPN Plus for more sports coverage, along with Disney Plus. Subscribers have the option of adding even more sports channels to their plan with the Sports Extra for $9.99 per month. Hulu + Live TV's three-day free trial allows users to test the service out before starting a monthly subscription.


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Watch the Eastern Conference Finals on YouTube TV

YouTube TV has over 100 channels in its base package. That lineup includes ABC and ESPN, allowing subscribers to catch every game of the conference finals. YouTube TV also has features that allow fans to see stats, key plays, and live scores on demand for any game. Try YouTube TV out with a five-day free trial.

Jess is a writer, editor, and Cleveland sports fan. She previously worked for TV Guide and Cord Cutters News where she covered all things streaming and sports.