New York Knicks Schedule 2026-27
The defending champion Knicks open the 2026-27 season at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, Oct. 20 against the 76ers, 7 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. The championship banner goes up before tip-off, and NBC's coverage starts at 6:30 PM ET. On Christmas, the Spurs visit MSG at noon ET for a Finals rematch.
Every Knicks game, on the calendar you already use, with tip-off in your time zone, the channel and a watch link. National TV changes update on their own.
| Oct 12 Mon | Minnesota Timberwolves @ New York Knicks | NBA TV | ||
| Oct 13 Tue | New York Knicks @ Toronto Raptors | |||
| Oct 15 Thu | Toronto Raptors @ New York Knicks | |||
| Oct 20 Tue | Philadelphia 76ers @ New York Knicks | NBC | ||
| Oct 23 Fri | New York Knicks @ Boston Celtics | Amazon Prime Video |
Knicks 2026-27: games to circle
| Date | Game | Tip-off | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 20 | vs Philadelphia 76ers (banner night) | 7 PM ET | NBC, Peacock |
| Fri, Oct 23 | at Boston Celtics | 7 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Fri, Oct 30 | at Philadelphia 76ers (NBA Cup) | 7:30 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Sat, Dec 12 | at Miami Heat | 8:30 PM ET | ABC |
| Mon, Dec 21 | at Cleveland Cavaliers | 7 PM ET | Peacock |
| Fri, Dec 25 | vs San Antonio Spurs | 12 PM ET | ABC, ESPN |
| Mon, Jan 18 | vs Minnesota Timberwolves (MLK Day) | 5 PM ET | NBC, Peacock |
| Sat, Jan 30 | vs Los Angeles Lakers | 8:30 PM ET | ABC |
| Sun, Mar 7 | at San Antonio Spurs | 7:30 PM ET | NBC, Peacock |
The Knicks get a lot of national TV this season, spread across almost every network. The noon tip on Christmas and the Peacock-only Monday in Cleveland are the two easiest to miss.
See the NBA schedule 2026-27 and when the NBA season starts.
Where to watch Knicks games
Most Knicks games air on local TV in New York. National games are split by night: Peacock on Monday, NBC and Peacock on Tuesday, ESPN on Wednesday, Prime Video on Thursday (from January) and Friday, and ABC on weekends. Here's the full breakdown by night. Each game in your SportsCal calendar names the channel and links to it.
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Knicks schedule FAQ
When do the Knicks play their first game of 2026-27?
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Madison Square Garden against the Philadelphia 76ers. Tip-off is 7 PM ET on NBC and Peacock, after the championship banner ceremony.
Do the Knicks play on Christmas Day?
Yes. The San Antonio Spurs visit MSG at noon ET on ABC and ESPN, the first of the day's five games.
What channel are Knicks games on?
Most are on local TV in New York. National games are on NBC, Peacock, ESPN, ABC and Prime Video. Your calendar names the channel for every game.
How do I add the Knicks schedule to my iPhone?
Tap Subscribe on this page and Apple Calendar adds every Knicks game as a subscribed calendar that updates when games move. iPhone steps · Google Calendar steps. Want only home games at MSG? Use the Knicks home schedule.
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