Analyzing Knicks’ 2026-27 NBA regular season schedule

Knicks fans are feeling new emotions entering a new season this year, coming off the franchise’s first championship in 53 years with a solid case for repeating in 2026-27. 

Euphoria is at an all-time high, the expectations are less burdened but still there, and the excitement is at a peak after a wild offseason of rival teams chasing New York’s preeminence. 

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We’re still two months away from tip-off, but the hype kicked off with the season’s schedule release on Thursday. 

Let’s dive into all 82 games to take an early glimpse at what the Knicks should expect in defense of their throne this year.

Key Dates

Sept. 29: NBA Training Camps open

Oct. 20: Start of NBA regular season

Dec. 4-5: Emirates NBA Cup 2026 | Knockout Rounds | Quarterfinals

Dec. 8 and/or Dec. 9: Emirates NBA Cup 2026 | Knockout Rounds | Semifinals

Dec. 11: Emirates NBA Cup 2026 | Championship | Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

Feb. 11: NBA Trade Deadline

Feb. 19-21: NBA All-Star 2027 | Phoenix, AZ

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Feb. 19-24: NBA All-Star break

Top Matchups

Oct. 20 vs Phi.

Opening night has never been more special, as the Knicks receive their 2026 championship rings, before suiting up to play the rebuilt 76ers. This is not the team they eliminated from two of the last three postseasons, after acquiring Jaylen Brown via trade and LeBron James in free agency. 

NBA Cup GamesOct. 30 @ Philadelphia 76ersNov. 13 @ Indiana Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton returns from his Achilles tear as the Knicks test themselves against the one teams they failed to overcome in their hunt for a chip. 

Nov. 2 vs Brooklyn Nets

Julius Randle dons a Nets jersey at MSG for the first time, returning to the city that made him a perennial All-Star.

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Nov. 25 vs Cleveland Cavaliers

New York has had Cleveland’s number, but the Cavs won’t go quietly after an embarrassing Conference Finals sweep. 

Nov. 27 vs Miami Heat

Giannis Antetokounmpo pays a visit to Madison Square Garden for the first time in his new Heat uniform, as the Knicks face a potential new contender in the East. 

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots the ball past San Antonio Spurs forward Victor…

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