The New York Knicks visit the Boston Celtics on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT), with the U.S. national broadcast on Prime Video. The NBA has billed this as an opening-week meeting of longtime Eastern rivals. This preview does not presume a result or any player’s game-day availability.
Knicks at Celtics: time and U.S. viewing
| U.S. date | Friday, October 23, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tip-off | 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT |
| Venue | TD Garden, Boston |
| U.S. national viewing | Prime Video; an eligible subscription and regional availability may be required |
Why this matchup stands out
The NBA’s opening-week preview highlights the long Knicks–Celtics regular-season rivalry and their 2025 Eastern Conference semifinal meeting. Boston’s team schedule guide calls this its first chance to face the defending champions in the new season. Those are reasons to watch, not predictions about the score or starting lineup.
How to watch and what to check before tip-off
The official NBA game page lists Prime Video for this matchup. That U.S. listing does not establish a free stream or the same service outside the United States. Verify access in the NBA’s viewing guide; confirm any late time, broadcast or player-availability changes on the game page.
For all matchups that day, use the October 23 NBA schedule hub. This individual page is for the New York–Boston game only.