The 2026 National Basketball Association (NBA) Western Conference Finals, where the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games, was the most watched conference final in 24 years, according to the league.
Record Viewership Numbers
The series averaged 10.8 million viewers on NBC and Peacock per game. San Antonio's 111-103 victory in Game 7, which eliminated the defending champion Thunder, drew an average of 15.9 million viewers, peaking at 17.7 million.
Overall Playoff Success
This year's NBA playoffs are the most watched in 28 years, averaging 5.3 million viewers per game across ABC, ESPN, NBC, Peacock, and Prime Video.
Anticipated NBA Finals
The NBA Finals are expected to attract a large audience as the Spurs face the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks. The series begins on Thursday, June 4, 2026 (Philippine time) at the Spurs' home court.
