Week 1 · Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks
Tip-off 7:00 PM ET (11:00 PM UTC) at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.
Game information
- Date
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Tip-off
- 7:00 PM ET · 11:00 PM UTC
- Arena
- Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- TV broadcast
- NBC / Peacock
- Radio
- ESPN Radio, SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 1
- Official game ID
- 0022600002 (20261020/PHINYK)
- Records
- PHI 0-0 · NYK 0-0
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks preview
The Philadelphia 76ers (0-0) visit the New York Knicks (0-0) at Madison Square Garden in New York on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET. It's a Week 1 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
This is a Atlantic Division matchup, so bragging rights and early standings position are on the line between two teams that know each other well. New York Knicks have 2 titles and Philadelphia 76ers have 3.
The game is carried on NBC / Peacock, with radio coverage on ESPN Radio, SiriusXM. Fans outside the local markets can stream it through NBA League Pass, subject to blackout rules — see our guide to watching the NBA legally.
Keys to the game
- Home court: New York Knicks host at Madison Square Garden, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- PHI on the road: Philadelphia 76ers's first test away from home in Week 1.
- Broadcast: NBC / Peacock — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Team comparison
| PHI | NYK | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Eastern | Eastern |
| Division | Atlantic | Atlantic |
| Arena | Wells Fargo Center | Madison Square Garden |
| Championships | 3 | 2 |
| Founded | 1946 | 1946 |
How to watch
National TV
- NBC
- Peacock
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
NYK local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
PHI local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
National broadcasters
Official networks carrying NBA games this season — click through to watch on the broadcaster's own site or app.
ABC / ESPN
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Watch on ABC / ESPN →National TVNBC
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Watch on NBC →National TVTNT
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Watch on TNT →StreamingAmazon Prime Video
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Watch on Amazon Prime Video →LeagueNBA TV
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Watch on NBA TV →Other games on Tue, Oct 20
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