Where to watch Raptors vs. Warriors NBA finals

Citynews.com
June 10, 2019

Whether you are a sports fan or not, basketball fever has hit the city and the country with the Toronto Raptors becoming the first Canadian team in history to reach the NBA Finals.

While some fans have scored tickets to the home games, others will be able to watch or listen to the games on Sportsnet, 680 NEWS, CityTV, Sportsnet 590 The FAN, or watch them at Jurassic Park, at viewing parties and at their local bar.

Below is a guide to the broadcast schedule and where to watch the games in town. Tip-off for Game 5 is at 9 p.m.

Game 5 will be broadcast on Citytv, Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE and Sportsnet NOW.

Jurassic Park in the GTA

Everyone and their friends will be able to watch the games on a large screen at Jurassic Park outside Scotiabank Arena, while celebrating with other fans at the tailgate party.

Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment said several other Canadian cities have also been approved to set up local versions of Jurassic Park, where residents can gather to watch the Raptors games.

Game 5 locations:

• Almonte: Old Town Hall
• Ajax: Jurassic Park of the East at Pat Bayly Square
• Barrie: Meridian Place in Downtown Barrie
• Brampton: Jurassic Square at Garden Square
• Burlington: Burlassic Park at Civic Square
• Cambridge: Civic Square
• Downsview Park: The Warehouse Event Venue
• Mississauga: Jurassic Park West at Celebration Square
• Newmarket: Jurassic Commons at Riverwalk Commons
• Pickering: Jurassic East at Pickering Recreation Complex
• Richmond Hill: Richmond Green
• Scarborough: Jurassic Park Scarborough at Albert Campbell Square
• Vaughan: Jurassic Park Vaughan at City Hall
• Whitchurch-Stouffville: Jurassic on the Park and 19 on the Park
• Whitby: Whitby Civic Recreation Complex

 Other approved cities: Innisfil, Markham, Oakville, Richmond Hill, Windsor, Hamilton, Kingston, Welland, Waterloo, Orangeville, Halton Hills, Midland, Halifax, Aurora, Stratford and Ottawa.

The following community centres will also be hosting viewing parties in Vaughan: Al Palladini, Garnet A. Williams, Maple, North Thornhill, Vellore Village, and Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena.

Watch for free at Cineplex

Cineplex will be airing the games for free at select theatre locations across the country. Some locations are already sold out.

• Cineplex Yonge and Dundas
• Cineplex Queensway
• Cineplex Eglinton Town Centre
• Cineplex Yonge and Eglinton
• Cineplex Cinemas Courtney Park
• Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan
• Cineplex Cinemas Winston Churchill
• Cineplex Odeon Ajax Cinemas
• Cineplex Odeon Niagara Square Cinemas
• Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas
• Cineplex Odeon Westmount Cinemas
• Cineplex Scarborough
• Galaxy Cinemas Barrie
• Galaxy Cinemas Guelph
• Galaxy Cinemas Peterborough
• Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa
• SilverCity Burlington Cinemas
• SilverCity Newmarket Cinemas
• SilverCity Sudbury Cinemas
• SilverCity Thunder Bay Cinemas
• SilverCity Windsor Cinemas
• SilverCity Richmond Hill

 Tickets to the final three games will be available in-person at the participating theatres. The viewing parties are limited to two tickets per person, per game. Click here for a complete list of locations.

Viewing parties

Any bar, pub or restaurant with a television will be turning the channel to the game but you’ll likely need to call ahead or get there early to secure your spot.

Bookmark this page and check back for more viewing parties in the coming days. If you know of an event, you can submit it here.
Hotel X
The hotel will be showing Game 5 on a large screen. Admission is free but tickets need to be reserved. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.

Ontario Place
If you’re looking for a fun outdoor spot to watch the game head down to Ontario Place. A 12 X 20 foot screen has been set up at Vista Eatery. The patio will be licensed and it comes with a great view of the lake.

The Rec Room

The Rec Room will have a rally party and show Game 5 on a big screen. Admission is free but reservations are required.

Pick 6ix Sports

Pick 6ix Sports will be showing all seven games from May 30 to June 16.

Broadcast and online schedule
Sportsnet will air Games 3, 5, and 7 on television exclusively on Sportsnet and Sportsnet ONE, and online through Sportsnet NOW. CityTV will also broadcast those games.

On radio, 680 NEWS and Sportsnet 590 The FAN will air Games 4, and 6.

Below is the broadcast schedule:

Game 5 (Monday, June 10) in Toronto -- 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT
Watch on CityTV, Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet NOW

Game 6, if necessary (Thursday, June 13) in Oakland -- 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT
Listen at 680 NEWS, Sportsnet 590 The FAN (Sportsnet 590 The FAN will join Games 4 and 6 in progress following the end of the Toronto Blue Jays game)

Game 7, if necessary (Sunday, June 16), in Toronto -- 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
Watch on CityTV, Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet NOW