Want to see LeBron James make his Philadelphia 76ers debut against the reigning-NBA champion New York Knicks?
You better be willing to pay because it's going to cost you.
Ticket prices for the 2026-2027 NBA season opener at Madison Square Garden in New York are skyrocketing as the Knicks are set to unveil their NBA title banner while James also appears in his first game as a Sixer.
See how much it will cost you to get in the building.
When is knicks opening night?
The New York Knicks will take on the Philadelphia 76ers during the team's home opener tonight at 7 p.m. ET.
Is LeBron James playing tonight?
James is set to make his regular season NBA debut with the 76ers tonight against the Knicks.
How much are New York Knicks tickets?
It won't be cheap to get into MSG tonight. The cheapest tickets for the Knicks-76ers game is currently going for $1,865 on some ticket sites, according to tickpick.
This is insane. 🤯
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) October 20, 2026
The price to see every other team play in their home opener COMBINED: $1,545
The CHEAPEST price to get into the 76ers vs. Knicks tonight: $1,865
(Ticket prices via @tickpick) pic.twitter.com/KbJE5cG9IX
New York Knicks tickets
Here are the cheapest and most expensive tickets for the Knicks-Sixers game as of 10:30 a.m. Oct. 20:
Ticketmaster
- Cheapest: $2,012 for section 223, row 23
- Most expensive: $23,400 for section 6D, row A
SeatGeek
- Cheapest: $2,029 for section 212, row B25
- Most expensive: $35,578 for section 4, row BB
StubHub
- Cheapest: $1,773 for section 418, row 7
- Most expensive: $32,818 for section 6D, row A
What time is Knicks-Sixers game tonight?
The Sixers-Knicks season opener will tipoff at 7 p.m. ET.
What channel is the Knicks-Sixers game tonight?
The Sixers-Knicks season opener will be broadcast on nationally. Here's how to watch:
- TV: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock
NBA schedule tonight
- Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons, 3 p.m. ET
- Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks, 7 p.m. ET
- Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs, 9:30 p.m. ET
LeBron James helicopter commute with sixers
Fortunately for James, it will be a short commute and he won't have to his a helicopter to commute to the game since it will be in New York. As part of a deal with former 76ers and current Fanatics owner Michael Rubin, James has unlimited access to use a helicopter to take flights back and forth from NYC to games in Philly.
Sixers projected starting lineup with LeBron James
With James signing with Philadelphia, the Sixers would potentially have one of the most talented starting lineups in the NBA. Here's what it might look it:
Sixers potential starting lineup
- Joel Embiid, C
- LeBron James, PF
- Jaylon Brown, SF
- V.J. Edgecombe, G
- Tyrese Maxey, G
Knicks projected starting lineup
Knicks potential starting lineup
- Karl-Anthony Towns, C
- OG Anunoby, F
- Mikal Bridges, F
- Josh Hart, G
- Jalen Brunson, G
76ers injury report
- Dean Wade: Questionable (ankle)
- Adem Bona: Questionable (foot)
- Anfernee Simons: Questionable (hamstring)
- Tacko Fall: Out (hip)
- Dominick Barlow: Out (Likely to miss two weeks with lumbar spine bone stress response)
Knicks injury report
- No injuries to report
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Want to see LeBron James' Sixers debut vs. Knicks? It's going to cost you