Knicks to host 76ers in NBA season opener at Madison Square Garden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The New York Knicks will play the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA season opener on October 20 at Madison Square Garden. This event marks the celebration of the Knicks raising their first championship banner in over 50 years. The game is highly anticipated, particularly with LeBron James joining the 76ers. Tickets for this matchup are selling at very high prices, with some starting around $2,067 and others reaching up to $5,000.
- •Game scheduled for October 20 at 7 p.m. ET
- •Knicks will raise their championship banner
- •LeBron James is debuting with the 76ers
- •Tickets priced from $2,067 to $5,000
- •Event part of a triple-header NBA opening night
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks championship opener vs LeBron's 76ers draws huge ticket prices
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — NY 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
"Ticket prices are expected to skyrocket when the world champion New York Knicks open their season against the new-look Philadelphia 76ers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 6:46 PMKnicks championship opener vs LeBron's 76ers draws huge ticket prices
Ticket prices are expected to skyrocket when the world champion New York Knicks open their season against the new-look Philadelphia 76ers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 6:30 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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