Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT). The NBA lists NBC and Peacock for this U.S. opening-night game. New York raises its 2025-26 championship banner before hosting a Philadelphia team with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.
Peacock is a subscription service; NBC availability depends on local station and TV access. Check the broadcaster’s current access requirements. This is not a claim that the game has a free stream.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks: time and U.S. TV
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (U.S.) |
|---|---|
| Listed start | 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT |
| Matchup | Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks |
| U.S. national coverage | NBC and Peacock, per the NBA schedule |
Why this opening-night game matters
The NBA identifies this as the Philadelphia debuts of James and Brown. NBC’s NBA Showtime coverage is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET, ahead of the 7 p.m. ET listed game time. The banner ceremony and game are distinct parts of the evening; an exact ceremony start is not supplied in the official release.
How will the champion Knicks start their title defense against the 76ers’ new pairing? The official schedule establishes the matchup and broadcast; it does not establish the final lineups or outcome. We will update this same page if the NBA or broadcaster changes the tip-off or viewing details.
Where can viewers watch?
Use NBC through an available local TV provider or Peacock under its applicable subscription terms. The NBA’s 2026-27 viewing guide explains its U.S. national media partners. The scheduled tip-off is not a guarantee of the exact time live coverage begins, and viewers should check current local listings.
All opening-night games
For the other October 20 matchups and their listed start times, see the NBA opening-night schedule. This page is dedicated to Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, so a change to this one game can be kept on one URL.
Official source: NBA Communications’ 2026-27 regular-season schedule announcement.