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NBA Adjusts 2026 Finals Schedule Ahead of FIFA World Cup

1/21/2026

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The NBA announced the 2026 NBA Finals schedule, running from June 3 to June 19 (if necessary).
In 2026, no Finals games will be scheduled on Sundays, the first such change since 1970.
The Finals will follow a Wednesday–Friday–Monday–Wednesday format, reducing the wait between games.
The adjustments may relate to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 11, 2026.

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The NBA announced the 2026 NBA Finals schedule, running from June 3 to June 19 (if necessary).
In 2026, no Finals games will be scheduled on Sundays, the first such change since 1970.
The Finals will follow a Wednesday–Friday–Monday–Wednesday format, reducing the wait between games.
The adjustments may relate to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 11, 2026.