How to Watch the New York Knicks on Peacock This Season (SCHEDULE)

The defending NBA champs will be regulars on the NBA on NBC this season.

By Matthew Jackson Oct 19, 2026, 10:30 AM ET

New York Knicks cheering while owner James Dolan is interviewed by Ernie Johnson Jr. after his team's victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals.

New York Knicks owner James Dolan is interviewed by Ernie Johnson Jr. after his team's victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.

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Key Takeaways

The New York Knicks enter the 2026–2027 season as defending NBA champions and will be featured regularly during the return of NBA on NBC coverage.
Fans can stream all 11 scheduled Knicks games on Peacock, with select matchups also airing live on NBC and Telemundo.
The Knicks’ NBA on NBC schedule runs from October 20, 2026, through April 6, 2027, including games against teams such as the 76ers, Nuggets, Celtics, and Thunder.

Last season, for the first time more than five decades, the New York Knicks won an NBA title. It was a huge moment for the franchise, for the city of New York, and for Knicks fans around the world. Now, the Knicks get to do something else they haven't gotten to do in decades: defend their NBA Championship.

How to Watch

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The Knicks' journey to a possible NBA Championship repeat begins this fall with the 2026-2027 NBA regular season, and the return of the NBA on NBC. Beginning with NBC Sports' Tip-Off Tripleheader on October 20, the Knicks will be a fixture of the NBA on NBC's coverage throughout the regular season, including select Peacock exclusive games. So, if you're hoping to watch the champs, here's what you need to know.

How to watch the New York Knicks on Peacock this season

Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks during the game against the Boston Celtics.

Jalen Brunson, #11, of the New York Knicks during the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 8, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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The Knicks are currently scheduled for 11 games across this season's NBA on NBC broadcasts, beginning in October and continuing all the way through April. Some of those games will air live on NBC while being simulcast on Peacock, while others will be Peacock streaming exclusives.

How to stream the New York Knicks on Peacock

Fans can stream all 11 NBA on NBC games featuring the New York Knicks games on Peacock, with select matchups also airing live on NBC.

The NBA Experience on Peacock

The NBA is back on Peacock with even more ways to watch. Catch your favorite teams and don’t miss a moment of the 2026-2027 season with these exclusive features, accessible on the Peacock app.

Peacock Performance View: An enhanced viewing mode for live NBA games. Featuring real-time overlays showing possession, heat maps, shooting streaks, and star ratings, casual and die-hard fans can follow the game in more depth. Available on every NBA game this season on all devices.
Action Cams: Player-focused camera angles and a mid-court view that let fans follow the stars up close and watch the game their way. Available on certain live NBA games this season on all devices.
Peacock ScoreCard: An interactive experience that's like live sports meets bingo. Fans pick a card with player predictions before tip-off, then watch as those predictions come true. Available on every NBA game this season on Peacock TV and mobile app.
Can't Miss Highlights: Swipeable, vertical highlights in the Peacock mobile app covering clutch plays, momentum shifts, and buzzer-beaters, with a "Watch Live" button that jumps straight into the game. Available throughout the season in the Peacock mobile app.

Full schedule of New York Knicks games on Peacock this season

Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks cheering and celebrating with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after the victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals.

Karl-Anthony Towns, #32, of the New York Knicks celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after the victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.

Photo: Ronald Cortes/Getty Images

Like we already mentioned, the Knicks are set for 11 games on the NBA on NBC this season, beginning with the October 20 NBA Tip-Off game and continuing all the way through the spring of 2027. NBC Sports will continue to cover the Knicks should they make the playoffs, but for now, we know we've got nearly a dozen Knicks games ahead of us.

So, when can you catch these games? Here's the complete list, along with how to watch (all times Eastern).

Tuesday, October 20 | Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks | 7 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
Tuesday, October 27* | Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
Tuesday, December 1 | New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
Monday, December 21 | New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers | 7 p.m. ET | Peacock
Monday, January 11 | Denver Nuggets at New York Knicks | 7:30 p.m. ET | Peacock
Monday, January 18 | Minnesota Timberwolves at New York Knicks | 5 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
Sunday, February 7 | New York Knicks at Oklahoma City Thunder | 9:30 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
Sunday, March 7 | New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock, Telemundo
Tuesday, March 30 | New York Knicks at Orlando Magic | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
Sunday, April 4 | Boston Celtics at New York Knicks | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock, Telemundo
Tuesday, April 6 | New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock

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