Knicks feature confusing date on ring night giveaway shirts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The New York Knicks are celebrating their 2025-26 NBA championship by giving away t-shirts at Madison Square Garden during their opening night against the Philadelphia 76ers. The t-shirts, however, read "2026-27 Champions Night," which may mislead fans into thinking it refers to the current season instead of commemorating last season's title. Despite the design oversight, the Knicks aim to mark their 53-year championship drought's end with this event.
- •Knicks won their first championship since 1973 in the 2025-26 season.
- •Fans receive t-shirts at Madison Square Garden on opening night.
- •Shirts inaccurately commemorate the previous championship season for the current season.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Knicks put a confusing date on giveaway shirts to celebrate ring night
"The New York Knicks are welcoming fans back to Madison Square Garden with a free t-shirt to celebrate a championship. But there is one small problem.
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