New York Knicks hold 2026 championship parade in Manhattan on June 18
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The New York Knicks will celebrate their 2026 NBA Championship with a ticker-tape parade on June 18 in Manhattan. The event, which is the team's first championship parade since their last titles in 1970 and 1973, will start at 10 a.m. ET in the "Canyon of Heroes" and conclude at New York City Hall with a ceremony where the team receives the keys to the city. The Knicks captured the 2026 NBA Finals by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, with Jalen Brunson named Finals MVP. Local channels NBC 4 New York, FOX 5 NY, ABC7NY, and CBS 2 New York will broadcast the parade live, with streaming options available for cord-cutters.
- •Parade starts at 10 a.m. ET on June 18.
- •Ceremony at City Hall includes presentation of keys to the city.
- •Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP.
- •Broadcast available on local New York channels and streaming services.
- •Expected celebrity appearances include Spike Lee and Cardi B.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — New York Knicks Championship Parade 2026: How to Watch the Citywide Celebration Live Online
"New York City celebrates the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade in the "Canyon of Heroes" on Thursday (June 18) — watch without cable for free.
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