The Knicks electrified New York City, winning their first championship in 53 years. The celebration continues tonight at 6:30 PM ET, with the banner-raising and ring ceremony at Madison Square Garden, ahead of opening night against the Philadelphia 76ers. See below for everything you need to know about the New York Knicks' 2026 NBA Championship Ring Ceremony.
The NBA returns to NBC and Peacock tonight, Tuesday, October 20, with an action-packed tripleheader.
It all starts at 3:00 PM ET, when Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics face Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.
At 7:00 PM, Jalen Brunson and the defending champion New York Knicks go head-to-head with LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden.
Later, at 9:30 PM, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in a rematch of the Western Conference Finals.
See below to find out how to watch each game, as well as additional information on how to live stream NBA games on Peacock.
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When is the New York Knicks’ 2026 NBA championship ring ceremony?
The Knicks' championship ring ceremony is tonight, Tuesday, October 20, at approximately 6:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
How to watch the Knicks’ championship ring ceremony
You can watch the Knicks' championship ring ceremony on NBC and Peacock. Click here to subscribe.
What time does the Knicks’ ring ceremony start?
It will start at approximately 6:30 PM ET, with tip-off at 7:00 PM.
Where is the Knicks’ championship ring ceremony taking place?
The Knicks' championship ring ceremony will take place at Madison Square Garden.
When do the Knicks play the 76ers on NBA Opening Night?
Tip-off is tonight at 7:00 PM ET.
How to watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks:
- When: Tuesday, Oct. 20
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV: NBC
- Live Stream:Peacock
2026 NBA Opening Night Schedule:
- Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons - 3:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock
- Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks - 7:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock (Ring ceremony is at 6:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock)
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs - 9:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock
How to watch 2026-27 NBA games on NBC and Peacock?
The NBA is back on NBC and Peacock for the 2026-27 season with 100 regular-season games across its three marquee nights of the week: Peacock NBA Monday, beginning Oct. 26; Coast 2 Coast Tuesday, beginning Oct. 27; and Sunday Night Basketball, beginning Jan. 24, 2027.
All NBA games presented by NBC Sports will stream live on Peacock and all Peacock-exclusive games on Monday nights will also be presented on NBCSN. Telemundo, NBCUniversal’s Spanish-language broadcast network, will present 10 Sunday Night Basketball games as well as the NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 21, 2027.
What is the full 2026-27 NBA on NBC and Peacock schedule?
You can see the full schedule of 2026-27 NBA games airing on NBC, Peacock, NBCSN, and Telemundo here.
How do I sign up for Peacock to watch NBA games?
Peacock is available across a variety of devices. To get started, find or download the Peacock application on your device or head directly to PeacockTV.com to create a Peacock account. Then, you’re ready to watch!
Sign up here to start streaming.
What other sports can I watch on Peacock?
Peacock offers one of the most comprehensive live sports streaming lineups available today, bringing together the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, Premier League, NCAA football, NCAA basketball, golf, motorsports, and major global sporting events in a single service.
What devices does Peacock support?
You can enjoy Peacock on a variety of devices. View the full list of supported devices here.
