New York Knicks Schedule 2025–26: Dates, Times, TV Channels
The New York Knicks begin their 80th NBA season with a mix of international preseason action and marquee regular season matchups at Madison Square Garden. Preseason play tips off October 2 against the 76ers in Abu Dhabi.
The regular season opens at home on October 22 against the Cleveland Cavaliers at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Fans can expect key rivalry games with Boston, Miami and Brooklyn and several national TV appearances on ESPN, ABC, NBC, Amazon Prime Video and Peacock.
MSG Network remains the home for local telecasts. The Knicks schedule runs through April as they look to build on their Eastern Conference success.
New York Knicks Quick Facts
- Founded: 1946
- Location: New York, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
- Head Coach: Mike Brown (appointed July 7, 2025)
- NBA Championships: 2 (1970, 1973)
- Preseason Opener: Oct 2 vs 76ers (Abu Dhabi, 12:00 p.m. ET)
- Regular Season Opener: Oct 22 vs Cavaliers (7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- National TV Games: Multiple on ESPN, ABC, NBC, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video
- Local Telecasts: MSG Network
What Channel are Knicks Games On?
National broadcasts air on ESPN, ABC, NBC/Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video.
Local telecasts are available on MSG Network.
Fans outside the New York market can watch games through NBA League Pass.
New York Knicks 2025–26 Full Schedule
Knicks Preseason Schedule 2025
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 2 | vs 76ers | 12:00 p.m. | NBA TV | Etihad Arena |
| Sat, Oct 4 | @ 76ers | 11:00 a.m. | NBA TV | Etihad Arena |
| Thu, Oct 9 | vs Timberwolves | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Mon, Oct 13 | vs Wizards | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Fri, Oct 17 | vs Hornets | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
Knicks Regular Season Schedule 2025–2026
Regular Season 2025 Games
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 22 | vs Cavaliers | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN | Madison Square Garden |
| Fri, Oct 24 | vs Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | AMZN | Madison Square Garden |
| Sun, Oct 26 | @ Heat | 6:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Kaseya Center |
| Tue, Oct 28 | @ Bucks | 8:00 p.m. | NBC | Fiserv Forum |
| Fri, Oct 31 | @ Bulls | 8:00 p.m. | MSG Network | United Center |
| Sun, Nov 2 | vs Bulls | 7:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Mon, Nov 3 | vs Wizards | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Wed, Nov 5 | vs Timberwolves | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN | Madison Square Garden |
| Sun, Nov 9 | vs Nets | 6:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Tue, Nov 11 | vs Grizzlies | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Wed, Nov 12 | vs Magic | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN | Madison Square Garden |
| Fri, Nov 14 | vs Heat | 7:00 p.m. | AMZN | Madison Square Garden |
| Mon, Nov 17 | @ Heat | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Kaseya Center |
| Wed, Nov 19 | @ Mavericks | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN | American Airlines Center |
| Sat, Nov 22 | @ Magic | 5:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Kia Center |
| Mon, Nov 24 | @ Nets | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Barclays Center |
| Wed, Nov 26 | @ Hornets | 7:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Spectrum Center |
| Fri, Nov 28 | vs Bucks | 7:30 p.m. | AMZN | Madison Square Garden |
| Sun, Nov 30 | vs Raptors | 6:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Tue, Dec 2 | @ Celtics | 8:00 p.m. | PEAC | TD Garden |
| Wed, Dec 3 | vs Hornets | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Fri, Dec 5 | vs Jazz | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Sun, Dec 7 | vs Magic | 12:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Thu, Dec 18 | @ Pacers | 7:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Fri, Dec 19 | vs 76ers | 7:00 p.m. | AMZN | Madison Square Garden |
| Sun, Dec 21 | vs Heat | 6:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Tue, Dec 23 | @ Timberwolves | 8:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Target Center |
| Thu, Dec 25 | vs Cavaliers | 12:00 p.m. | ABC | Madison Square Garden |
| Sat, Dec 27 | @ Hawks | 8:00 p.m. | MSG Network | State Farm Arena |
| Mon, Dec 29 | @ Pelicans | 8:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Smoothie King Center |
| Wed, Dec 31 | @ Spurs | 7:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Frost Bank Center |
Regular Season 2026 Games
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 2 | vs Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | AMZN | Madison Square Garden |
| Sat, Jan 3 | vs 76ers | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Mon, Jan 5 | @ Pistons | 7:00 p.m. | PEAC | Little Caesars Arena |
| Wed, Jan 7 | vs Clippers | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Fri, Jan 9 | @ Suns | 9:00 p.m. | MSG Network | PHX Arena |
| Sun, Jan 11 | @ Trail Blazers | 6:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Moda Center |
| Wed, Jan 14 | @ Kings | 10:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Golden 1 Center |
| Thu, Jan 15 | @ Warriors | 10:00 p.m. | AMZN | Chase Center |
| Sat, Jan 17 | vs Suns | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Mon, Jan 19 | vs Mavericks | 5:00 p.m. | NBC | Madison Square Garden |
| Wed, Jan 21 | vs Nets | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Sat, Jan 24 | @ 76ers | 3:00 p.m. | ABC | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Tue, Jan 27 | vs Kings | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Wed, Jan 28 | @ Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Scotiabank Arena |
| Fri, Jan 30 | vs Trail Blazers | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Sun, Feb 1 | vs Lakers | 7:00 p.m. | NBC | Madison Square Garden |
| Tue, Feb 3 | @ Wizards | 7:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Capital One Arena |
| Wed, Feb 4 | vs Nuggets | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN | Madison Square Garden |
| Fri, Feb 6 | @ Pistons | 7:30 p.m. | AMZN | Little Caesars Arena |
| Sun, Feb 8 | @ Celtics | 12:30 p.m. | ABC | TD Garden |
| Tue, Feb 10 | vs Pacers | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Wed, Feb 11 | @ 76ers | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Thu, Feb 19 | vs Pistons | 7:30 p.m. | AMZN | Madison Square Garden |
| Sat, Feb 21 | vs Rockets | 8:30 p.m. | ABC | Madison Square Garden |
| Sun, Feb 22 | @ Bulls | 8:00 p.m. | MSG Network | United Center |
| Tue, Feb 24 | @ Cavaliers | 8:00 p.m. | NBC | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Fri, Feb 27 | @ Bucks | 8:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Fiserv Forum |
| Sun, Mar 1 | vs Spurs | 1:00 p.m. | ABC | Madison Square Garden |
| Tue, Mar 3 | @ Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Scotiabank Arena |
| Wed, Mar 4 | vs Thunder | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN | Madison Square Garden |
| Fri, Mar 6 | @ Nuggets | 9:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Ball Arena |
| Sun, Mar 8 | @ Lakers | 3:30 p.m. | ABC | Crypto.com Arena |
| Mon, Mar 9 | @ Clippers | 10:00 p.m. | PEAC | Intuit Dome |
| Wed, Mar 11 | @ Jazz | 9:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Delta Center |
| Fri, Mar 13 | @ Pacers | 7:30 p.m. | AMZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sun, Mar 15 | vs Warriors | 8:00 p.m. | NBC | Madison Square Garden |
| Tue, Mar 17 | vs Pacers | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Wed, Mar 18 | @ Grizzlies | 8:00 p.m. | MSG Network | FedExForum |
| Fri, Mar 20 | @ Nets | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Barclays Center |
| Sun, Mar 22 | vs Wizards | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Tue, Mar 24 | vs Pelicans | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Thu, Mar 26 | @ Hornets | 7:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Spectrum Center |
| Sun, Mar 29 | @ Thunder | 7:30 p.m. | NBC | Paycom Center |
| Tue, Mar 31 | @ Rockets | 8:00 p.m. | NBC | Toyota Center |
| Fri, Apr 3 | vs Bulls | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Mon, Apr 6 | @ Hawks | 7:00 p.m. | PEAC | State Farm Arena |
| Thu, Apr 9 | vs Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | AMZN | Madison Square Garden |
| Fri, Apr 10 | vs Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
| Sun, Apr 12 | vs Hornets | 6:00 p.m. | MSG Network | Madison Square Garden |
Key Matchups to Watch
- Opening Night: Oct 22 vs Cavaliers on ESPN
- Christmas Day: Dec 25 vs Cavaliers on ABC
- Atlantic Division rivalries: multiple showdowns with Celtics, Nets and 76ers
- West Coast trip in January with stops at Suns, Trail Blazers, Kings and Warriors
- Late March road swing through Oklahoma City and Houston as playoff race heats up
How to Get New York Knicks Tickets
Tickets are available on the official Knicks website and trusted resale platforms such as StubHub. These sources offer standard seating, premium options and last minute deals.
How Many Championships Have the Knicks Won
The New York Knicks have won two NBA championships, in 1970 and 1973.
The Knicks 2025–26 season features a balanced schedule of national TV appearances, key Atlantic Division clashes and a high profile Christmas Day matchup.
Fans can follow every game live on MSG Network or the national partners listed above.
