The Mike Brown era is officially on.
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 22, the New York Knicks tip off their 2025-26 campaign, one that comes complete with lofty expectations.
After an impressive showing last year — that included a shocking upset of the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals — Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and OG Anunoby fell short against the scrappy yet clutch Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Although 2024-25 was the franchise’s best showing since the ’99-’00 season, they fired head coach Tom Thibodeau and brought in the veteran Brown to take his place.
“Nobody has any bigger expectations than I do,” the 55-year-old head coach said in his first press conference with the team. “My expectations are high. This is the Knicks and Madison Square Garden. It’s iconic. … I love and embrace the expectations that come along with it.”
He’ll have his mettle tested when his gifted squad faces off against Donovan Mitchell’s Cleveland Cavaliers three times (including a Christmas Day matchup at the Garden), Jaylen Brown’s Boston Celtics four times and their pesky foes, the now Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner-less Indiana Pacers four times as well.
Make sure to keep an eye out for No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg’s MSG debut on Jan. 19, aka MLK Day, when the Mavericks come into town as well as former Knicks Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo annual Timberwolves visit on Nov. 5.
They’ll also square up with Shai Gilgous-Alexander’s reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
That’s not to mention LeBron and Luka’s Lakers (Feb. 1), Steph’s Warriors (March 15) and the crosstown Nets (Nov. 9 and Jan. 21).
Clearly, there’s a lot of basketball to be excited for these next few months.
If you want to be there to root yourself hoarse once again cheering for the blue and orange at Madison Square Garden, tickets are available for all home games — including preseason and in-season tournament contests — as soon as today.
To find the showdown that makes the most sense for you, we’ve got everything you need to know about the Knicks’ 2025-26 season below.
A complete calendar of all home games broken down by month — from October 2025 through April 2026 — can be found below.
| Knicks October 2025 preseason games |
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| Timberwolves vs. Knicks Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Wizards vs. Knicks Monday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Hornets vs. Knicks Friday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Knicks October 2025 regular season games |
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| Cavaliers vs. Knicks Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. |
| Celtics vs. Knicks Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Knicks November 2025 regular season games |
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| Bulls vs. Knicks Sunday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. |
| Wizards vs. Knicks Monday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Timberwolves vs. Knicks Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Nets vs. Knicks Sunday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. |
| Grizzlies vs. Knicks Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Magic vs. Knicks Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. |
| Heat vs. Knicks NBA Cup Game Friday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. |
| Bucks vs. Knicks NBA Cup Game Friday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Raptors vs. Knicks NBA Cup Game Sunday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. |
*Games listed as “NBA Cup Game” are part of the NBA in-season tournament.
| Knicks December 2025 regular season games |
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| Hornets vs. Knicks Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Jazz vs. Knicks Friday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Magic vs. Knicks Sunday, Dec. 7 at 12 p.m. |
| 76ers vs. Knicks Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. |
| Heat vs. Knicks Sunday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. |
| Cavaliers vs. Knicks Thursday, Dec. 25 at 12 p.m. |
| Knicks January 2026 regular season games |
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| Hawks vs. Knicks Friday, Jan. 2 at 7:30 p.m. |
| 76ers vs. Knicks Saturday, Jan. 3 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Clippers vs. Knicks Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Suns vs. Knicks Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Mavericks vs. Knicks Monday, Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. |
| Nets vs. Knicks Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Kings vs. Knicks Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Blazers vs. Knicks Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Knicks February 2026 regular season games |
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| Lakers vs. Knicks Sunday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. |
| Nuggets vs. Knicks Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. |
| Pacers vs. Knicks Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Pistons vs. Knicks Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Rockets vs. Knicks Saturday, Feb. 21 at 8:30 p.m. |
| Knicks March 2026 regular season games |
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| Spurs vs. Knicks Sunday, March 1 at 1 p.m. |
| Thunder vs. Knicks Wednesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. |
| Warriors vs. Knicks Sunday, March 15 at 8 p.m. |
| Pacers vs. Knicks Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Wizards vs. Knicks Sunday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Pelicans vs. Knicks Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Knicks April 2026 regular season games |
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| Bulls vs. Knicks Friday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Celtics vs. Knicks Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Raptors vs. Knicks Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Hornets vs. Knicks Sunday, April 12 at 6 p.m. |
Hoping to catch the Knicks on the road this year?
Here’s where you can find Brunson, Towns and the team when they’re not at MSG from October 2025 through April 2026.
On Saturday, Sept. 6, Knicks stars/podcast co-hosts Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart host the second annual ‘Roommates Show Block Party’ at Central Park.
Special guests joining them at the electrifying one-day-only event include Ben Stiller, Eli Manning, Jordan Clarkson and musical guest A$AP Ferg. Other surprise guests — who may be Knicks players, celebrity fans, and other cultural icons — haven’t been announced yet.
If you’d like to be there, tickets can be snagged here today.
There are a number of options for fans who prefer to watch games from the comfort of their own home.
MSG Network, ABC, ESPN, NBA TV and TNT are likely your best bets.
For cord cutters, we recommend looking into Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling or YouTube TV.
Just make sure to check local listings before tuning in.
Want to catch a show at the Big Apple’s one-of-a-kind entertainment epicenter?
Here are just five of the biggest acts headed to MSG these next few months.
• Billy Idol (Aug. 20)
• The Who (Aug. 30)
• Adam Sandler (Sept. 15)
• Eric Clapton (Sept. 19)
• Giveon (Nov. 6)
Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on the road in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change