Cavs guide: Watch parties, tickets and full Eastern Conference Finals game schedule
CLEVELAND (WJW) — The Cleveland Cavaliers are in an 0-2 hole. They advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time sine 2018, but the Cavs haven’t been able to pull out a win in their series with the Knicks thus far.
They have another opportunity Saturday night when the two teams left in the East play in Cleveland for the first time this series.
New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson (11) looks to pass during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell reacts during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the New York Knicks, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) fights for control of the ball with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) blocks Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Full game schedule
Below is the full schedule for the Eastern Conference finals:
- Game 1: Tuesday, May 19, at 8 p.m. in New York
- L 104-115
- Game 2: Thursday, May 21, at 8 p.m. in New York
- L 93-109
- Game 3: Saturday, May 23, at 8 p.m. in Cleveland
- Game airs on ABC
- Game 4: Monday, May 25, at 8 p.m. in Cleveland
- Game airs on ESPN
- *Game 5 if needed: Wednesday, May 27, at 8 p.m. in New York
- *Game 6 if needed: Friday, May 29, at 8 p.m. in Cleveland
- *Game 7 if needed: Sunday, May 31, at 8 p.m. in New York
Fan Fest on Gateway Plaza
The Cavs will host a free outdoor Fan Fest on Gateway Plaza before the start of each Round 3 home game.
The Fan Fests will include Cavs-inspired face paint, food trucks, performances by the Cavs entertainment teams, mascot appearances, prizes giveaways and more.
Click here for more on start times.
How to get game tickets
Tickets for the Eastern Conference Finals home games went on presale for Cavs United members at 9 a.m. May 18.
Each round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs is a best-of-seven series with the first team to win four games advancing to the next round. Due to that, tickets for some games will be determined as games unfold.
For tickets, click here.
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