How to watch Knicks vs. Spurs in the NBA Cup finals for free

The 2025 edition of the NBA’s in-season tournament comes to an end tonight with the NBA Cup finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

The NBA Cup got started on Oct. 31 and continued with weekly group play games that counted toward both the regular season and the NBA Cup. Last week, eight teams entered the knockout round, and now just two teams remain.

The Knicks and the Spurs will play a neutral location, T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, for tonight’s final. The teams aren’t just competing for a trophy; each player on the winning team will receive a $530,933 bonus, while runners-up get $212,373 each.

Knicks vs. Spurs start time:

The NBA Cup final tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET tonight (Dec. 16), but pregame coverage on Prime Video will begin at 7:30 p.m.

NBA Cup finals channel:

Tonight’s NBA Cup final between the Spurs and Knicks will not air on traditional cable as it is exclusive to the Prime Video streaming service.

How to watch the NBA Cup finals for free:

The final game of the 2025 NBA Cup between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs is streaming exclusively on Prime Video, so you’ll need an Amazon Prime subscription to watch the game.

If you aren’t a Prime Video subscriber yet, you can get started with a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, including Prime perks like the Prime Video streaming service, free two-day shipping, exclusive deals, and more. After the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year.

All 18- to 24-year-olds, regardless of student status, are eligible for a discounted Prime for Young Adults membership as well, with age verification. After a six-month free trial, you’ll pay 50% off the standard Prime monthly price of $14.99/month — just $7.49/month — for up to six years and get all the perks.

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