How Many Days Until the NBA Finals?
The 2025 NBA Finals start around Sunday, June 1, 2025.
About the NBA Finals
The NBA Finals is the annual championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Eastern and Western Conference champions play a best-of-seven game series to determine the league champion. The winning team is presented with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy.
The Championship Series
Larry O'Brien Trophy
The coveted trophy awarded to the NBA champion team each year, redesigned in 1984.
Timing
Typically held in June, concluding the NBA playoffs which begin in April after the regular season.
Global Audience
The Finals attract a massive international audience, showcasing the best basketball talent in the world.
Finals MVP
The Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award is given to the series' best performing player.
League History
The NBA was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). It adopted the name National Basketball Association in 1949 after merging with the rival National Basketball League (NBL). The Finals have seen legendary dynasties, including the Boston Celtics of the 1960s, the Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s, and the Golden State Warriors of the 2010s.
Series Format
Best-of-Seven
Similar to the World Series and Stanley Cup Final, the NBA Finals is a best-of-seven series. The first team to win four games is crowned champion.
2-2-1-1-1 Format
Since 2014, the Finals use a 2-2-1-1-1 home game format. The team with the better regular-season record hosts Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 (if necessary), while the other team hosts Games 3, 4, and 6 (if necessary).