NBA opening night features Knicks' celebration and LeBron James' Sixers debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The NBA opening night on October 20 at Madison Square Garden will showcase LeBron James making his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks. The game precedes a banner-raising ceremony for the Knicks, following their recent championship victory. Ticket prices for the matchup have soared to a get-in price of $2,127, significantly higher than the other opening day games, which are priced at $195 and $450. Additionally, a Christmas Day rematch of the NBA Finals is generating interest with varying ticket prices.
- •Game on October 20 at Madison Square Garden.
- •LeBron James debuts for the Philadelphia 76ers.
- •New York Knicks to raise their championship banner.
- •Get-in price for tickets exceeds $2,127.
- •Other opening games are priced at $195 and $450.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Ticket prices for NBA opening night matchup featuring Knicks' title celebration, LeBron James' Sixers debut surpassing $2K
"Madison Square Garden will be the place to be on Oct. 20.
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