How to Stream New York Knicks Games Without Cable
A guide to watching the defending NBA champions' games live online, including options for local broadcasts and national matchups.
The New York Knicks are set to defend their 2025-26 NBA Championship, with their season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, October 20.
Knicks Schedule and Broadcast Information
The Knicks' opening night game against the 76ers will air at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBC and will also be available to stream on Peacock. The team's second game, on Friday, October 23, against the Boston Celtics, will stream exclusively on Prime Video at 7:00 p.m. ET. Their Sunday, October 25, matchup against the Orlando Magic will be broadcast on MSG Network and stream on DAZN at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Watching Knicks Games on NBC and Peacock
For those without traditional cable, live TV streaming services offer a way to watch NBC. Options include DIRECTV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV. Many of these services offer free trials for new subscribers. DIRECTV offers subscription packages starting at $19.99 per month.
Peacock will stream the Knicks' home opener. Peacock offers two subscription tiers: Premium with ads for $12.99 per month and Premium Plus ad-free for $19.99 per month. Annual plans are also available, offering a discount. A student discount is available for Peacock Premium at $6.99 per month for 12 months, with verification.
While Peacock does not directly offer a free trial, subscribers can access Peacock Premium Plus for seven days free through a Prime Video subscription. Additionally, a Peacock subscription can be obtained through an Instacart+ free trial or by adding the Movies Extra Pack to a DIRECTV subscription.
Streaming Knicks Games on DAZN and MSG+
Non-nationally televised Knicks games will air on MSG Network and DAZN. If your cable subscription includes MSG Network or YES Network, you can access Knicks games on DAZN without additional cost. For cord-cutters, DAZN offers several streaming options for MSG+ content. A MSG+ plan costs $19.99 per month for the first month, then $29.99 per month thereafter, or $249.99 annually. The Gotham Bundle, which includes the YES Network, is available for $29.99 per month for the first month, then $34.99 per month. Single-game passes for MSG+ are also available for $9.99. DAZN does not currently offer a free trial.
Streaming Knicks vs. Celtics on Prime Video
The October 23 game against the Boston Celtics will be exclusively available on Prime Video. New subscribers can sign up for a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime, which includes Prime Video and other benefits. After the trial period, Amazon Prime costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year. A discounted Prime for Young Adults membership is available for individuals aged 18-24, offering 50% off the monthly price after a six-month free trial.