New York Knicks Basketball on TV & Streaming

New York Knicks

Looking to catch the New York Knicks in action tonight? Whether you're watching from NYC or anywhere across the country, this guide covers all the ways to watch or stream every Knicks game live during the 2025–26 NBA season.

Expectations are sky high at Madison Square Garden after their Emirates NBA Cup win. With rising star Jalen Brunson leading the charge and a deep roster featuring Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and Josh Hart, the Knicks are poised to make noise in the Eastern Conference once again. 

What Channel is the New York Knicks Game on Tonight?

Check the full list of NBA games on TV tonight to see what channel the New York Knicks are on. 

Nationally televised Knicks games will air on ESPN, NBC, or ABC, depending on the matchup.

For fans in the Tri-State area, MSG Network remains the go-to option for local Knicks coverage. MSGN is available through providers like:

• Fubo
• Xfinity
• DirecTV
• Spectrum

How to Stream Knicks Games Online 

If you’re wondering how to stream Knicks games online, you’ve got a few solid options.

• For local fans, the Gotham Sports app is the best choice. It offers live streams of all locally broadcast games, along with exclusive team content, player interviews, and highlights. The base subscription also includes coverage of other local hockey teams like the Rangers, Islanders, Devils, and Sabres. You can purchase access directly through the website or log in using your existing TV provider. Keep in mind, availability is limited to the same regional area covered by MSG Network.
• If you’re located outside of that regional blackout zone (which includes New York, Connecticut, most of New Jersey, and northeastern Pennsylvania) then NBA League Pass or Team Pass is your best bet. These services give you access to all out-of-market Knicks games. Just note that any nationally televised matchups or local games in your area will still be blacked out.
• Nationally broadcast Knicks games can also be streamed via Prime Video, Peacock, or the ESPN app, depending on which network is carrying the game that night.

Home of the Knicks

Madison Square Garden has been home to the Knicks since their beginning though the team did play some of its home games at the 69th Regiment Armory in the 1950s. The current home of the Knicks is the fourth venue to bear the name “Madison Square Garden.” The current MSG or The Garden, as it is known, is the oldest major sporting facility in the in the NBA. It holds 19,812 fans for Knicks’ home games.

History of the Knicks

The Knicks have enjoyed periods of great success but surprisingly have just eight division titles in franchise history (1953, 1954, 1970, 1971, 1989, 1993, 1994, and 2013). The Knicks have thrived in the NBA playoffs qualifying in 42 different seasons. New York has won the Eastern Conference eight times (1951, 1952, 1953, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1994, and 1999). In the early 1970s, the Knicks played in three NBA Finals in four years winning two (1970, 1973).

Willis Reed was a second-round draft pick in 1964 but was the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1965. He would become the first player in NBA history to earn the All-Star Game MVP, the regular season MVP, and the NBA Finals MVP. He did it in 1970, the same year he was named All-NBA First Team and All-Defensive First Team. Reed would lead the Knicks to two NBA titles, earn seven selections to the NBA All-Star Game and finish his Hall of Fame career with averages of 18.7 points and 12.9 rebounds per game. Patrick Ewing is the Knicks all-time leading scorer with 23,665 points during his 16-year career in New York. Ewing was the first overall selection in the 1985 NBA draft. He would earn the Rookie of the Year award in 1986 and go on to become an 11-time NBA All-Star. He was named All-NBA First or Second Team in seven seasons. Ewing is also the Knicks career leader in rebounds (10,759), blocked shots (2,758), and steals (1,061). Walt Frazier was a teammate of Reed’s and was part of both the 1970 and 1973 NBA champions. Frazier spent 11 seasons in New York and is second on the career points list with 14,617. He leads the Knicks in career assists with 4,791. Frazier was a seven-time selection to the NBA’s All-Defensive First Team and a seven-time All-Star. He was the MVP of the 1975 NBA All-Star Game.