Knicks host 76ers at MSG for NBA opening night on October 20
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The New York Knicks will open the 2026-27 NBA season against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on October 20. The matchup features the reigning champions, the Knicks, raising their championship banner while facing LeBron James and the newly formed 76ers. Josh Hart reacted to the announcement with surprise about the matchup, emphasizing its anticipated viewership. Other opening night games include the Boston Celtics at the Detroit Pistons and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the San Antonio Spurs, rematching last season's Western Conference Finals.
- •Knicks to raise championship banner on October 20
- •Josh Hart surprised by opening night matchup
- •Tickets for the game are selling for up to $5,000
- •Celtics play the Pistons and Spurs face the Thunder on the same night
- •Tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — When is LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers debut? Date, TV/stream info for Sixers vs Knicks Opening Night
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James, 76ers to face reigning champion Knicks in season opener
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Hart reacts as NBA announces LeBron James’ 76ers will face Knicks at MSG on opening night
- 1:41 PMYahoo Sports — NY Knicks host Philadelphia 76ers for NBA opening night, shop tickets
"The NBA has just announced the schedule for the opening night of the 2026-27 season, with three blockbuster games. The New York Knicks, who won the title earlier this year, will host the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden.
"The New York Knicks will raise their NBA Championship banner on opening night at Madison Square Garden against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers
"LeBron James' Philadelphia 76ers will face the New York Knicks as part of an NBC triple-header to open the 2026 NBA season, the league said Tuesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 5:19 PMWhen is LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers debut? Date, TV/stream info for Sixers vs Knicks Opening Night
The 2026 NBA season tips off on Tuesday, October 20, with a tripleheader on NBC and Peacock.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 4:01 PMLeBron James, 76ers to face reigning champion Knicks in season opener
LeBron James' Philadelphia 76ers will face the New York Knicks as part of an NBC triple-header to open the 2026 NBA season, the league said Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:02 PMJosh Hart reacts as NBA announces LeBron James’ 76ers will face Knicks at MSG on opening night
The NBA has just announced the schedule for the opening night of the 2026-27 season, with three blockbuster games. The New York Knicks, who won the title earlier this year, will host the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 1:41 PMNY Knicks host Philadelphia 76ers for NBA opening night, shop tickets
The New York Knicks will raise their NBA Championship banner on opening night at Madison Square Garden against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers
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