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Prime Video Brings the NBA Finals to Filipino Fans

As the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs battled it out in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals, more than 120 basketball fans gathered in Mandaluyong City for the NBA on Prime Video: NBA Finals Watch Party, celebrating the Finals’ live and exclusive availability on Prime Video.

A Prime Watch Party Experience

Held at Bigger Pictures, the watch party kicked off at 7 a.m., with attendees enjoying breakfast before tip-off. The venue was transformed into a Finals-inspired basketball arena, complete with an NBA-themed entrance tunnel and a cinematic live viewing setup that gave fans a front-row experience to one of the biggest moments in sports.

As the game unfolded in real time, supporters of both teams cheered every possession, with roars echoing throughout the venue and recreating the energy of a true courtside experience. The event also featured fan engagement segments, live hosting, halftime performances, and interactive activities that showcased the passion Filipino fans have long had for basketball.

Throughout the venue, attendees immersed themselves in various NBA-inspired installations and activities, including a Shoot Arcade, Pass Game Booth, and themed photo wall.

An Exciting Game for a Thrilled Community

Fans erupted as the New York Knicks secured a thrilling 105-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio. The matchup featured a dramatic finish, with the Knicks holding off a late Spurs comeback attempt to claim a narrow one-point win. The series now moves to New York City for Games 3 and 4.

As cheers echoed throughout the venue and fans celebrated every big play together, the event underscored the enduring connection between Filipino fans and basketball culture, transforming a Finals viewing into a shared community experience powered by Prime Video.

The NBA Finals are streaming live and exclusively on Prime Video as part of its 11-year global media rights partnership with the NBA.

A Championship-Worthy Finals Experience

Prime Video’s coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals delivers English-language coverage from the state-of-the-art NBA on Prime studio in Culver City, Los Angeles, combining championship-winning expertise with a unique international perspective. A rotating cast of studio analysts throughout the series includes Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers Vlade Divac and Chris Bosh. They are joined by two of Europe’s generational talents: former Italian NBA star Danilo Gallinari and current Los Angeles Clippers guard Nicolas Batum.

All upcoming games start at 8:30 a.m. PHT, live exclusively on Prime Video in the Philippines:

  • Game 4: Thursday, June 11 @ New York
  • Game 5: Sunday, June 14 @ San Antonio
  • Game 6*: Wednesday,  June 17 @ New York
  • Game 7*: Saturday, June 20 @ San Antonio

* Games 6 and 7 will be played only if necessary.

Viewers can watch the 2026 NBA Finals on Prime Video in the Philippines across hundreds of compatible devices, streaming from the web or by using the Prime Video app on smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, game consoles and smart TVs. For a complete list of compatible devices, visit amazon.com/howtostream.

For the latest NBA on Prime updates, follow @NBAonPrime on X, Instagram and TikTok

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