USA TODAY and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. The highly anticipated2025 NBA Finalshave arrived, featuring theOklahoma City Thunderagainst theIndiana Pacers. The series will kick off in Oklahoma City on Thursday, marking the beginning of a promising showdown. After a 13-year wait, the Thunder have secured their spot in the NBA Finals, defeating theMinnesota Timberwolvesinfive games in the Western Conference finals. Similarly, the Pacers have made a triumphant return to the Finals for the first time since 2000, overcoming theNew York Knicksinsix games in the Eastern Conference finals. Both teams are now on a quest to etch their name in history. For the Pacers, it would be their first NBA championship. For the Thunder, it would mark their first title in Oklahoma City (the franchise won an NBA title as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1979). The 2025 NBA Finals schedule is here, and it's time to mark your calendars for the thrillingGame 1between the Thunder and the Pacers. PACERS VS. THUNDER ODDS:NBA Finals feature biggest favorite in years TheOklahoma City Thundervs.Indiana PacersGame 1will tip off at 8:30 p.m ET at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Date:Thursday, June 5 Time:8:30 p.m. ET TV:ABC Stream:ESPN+, SlingTV, Fubo Location:Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) The 2025 NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers will air on ABC. Fans can stream it onFubo(offers a free trial) and SlingTV. Watch the NBA Finals with Fubo All times Eastern.*-if necessary Game 1,June 5:Pacers at Thunder | ABC,Fubo| 8:30 p.m. Game 2,June 8:Pacers at Thunder | ABC,Fubo| 8 p.m. Game 3,June 11:Thunder at Pacers | ABC,Fubo| 8:30 p.m. Game 4, June 13: Thunder at Pacers | ABC,Fubo| 8:30 p.m. Game 5, June 16: Pacers at Thunder | ABC,Fubo| 8:30 p.m.* Game 6, June 19: Thunder at Pacers | ABC,Fubo| 8:30 p.m.* Game 7, June 22: Pacers at Thunder | ABC,Fubo| 8 p.m.* The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments bysubscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:What time is the NBA Finals Game 1 today? TV channel and time
