Knicks host 76ers in season tip-off Tuesday night

6:30 p.m. ET opener airs on NBC and Peacock

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What will the Knicks and 76ers have in store for NBA Tip-Off this season? 👀 📺 76ers vs. Knicks, Tuesday, October 20th a Via @NBAonNBC on X

What happened: Philadelphia travels to New York on Tuesday, Oct. 20 to open the 2026-27 slate in the Tuesday tip-off window. Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. ET with national broadcast on NBC and Peacock.

Why it matters: Opening night sets the early form line for both clubs entering the 2026-27 season. A standalone national slot gives the result outsized attention before the rest of the schedule unfolds.

What to watch: The sides meet Tuesday evening in New York to start the opening-week schedule.

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@NBAonNBC 2026-10-19T11:46:07.004023+00:00

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