The 2026 NBA Finals are official: the San Antonio Spurs will host the New York Knicks starting Wednesday, June 3, in a matchup that brings both franchises back to the title stage for the first time in decades.
San Antonio earned home-court advantage as the Western Conference's second seed, per Covers. The Knicks advanced out of the East, setting up a rematch of the 1999 Finals, the last time these two organizations met for a championship.
The series carries an early subplot worth noting. New York got the better of San Antonio earlier this season, beating the Spurs 124-113 in the third annual NBA Cup final, according to Yahoo Sports. That regular-season meeting now adds a layer of history to what is already a heavyweight postseason collision.
For both cities, the Finals return represents a drought snapped. Neither franchise has contended at this level in years, and the convergence of the two storied clubs has generated significant national attention heading into Wednesday's opener.
Game 1 tips off June 3 in San Antonio.
