It's a good week to be a sports fan, as several popular leagues have marquee games on tap. The NBA Conference Finals kick off this week, featuring Spurs vs. Thunder and Cavaliers vs. Knicks match-ups. The WNBA season is also in full swing, and several of this week's games are nationally broadcast or streamed. You can also catch the NHL Playoffs, the PWHL Finals, and the UEFA Europa League Final on TV the week of May 18-May 24, 2026.
Below, you can find some of the top sporting events this week, including the top five best live sports on TV today. This roundup isn't a full list of all live sports on TV this week, but it covers some of the most notable events across popular leagues. Just keep in mind that some games and leagues (like the MLB) have blackout restrictions in local markets and for nationally broadcast games. Additionally, some fixtures airing on the same network at the same time as another game will be regionally dependent.