New York Knicks Playoffs 2027
The defending champion New York Knicks open the 2026-27 season at home to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM EDT (NBC). They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference, where seeds 1 to 6 go straight to the playoffs and seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In.
76ersTue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM EDT · NBC
CelticsFri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT · Prime VideoAtlantic Division Rivals
Toronto RaptorsStandings, seeds and Play-In status appear here after opening night on October 20.
Knicks Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 20 | vs 76ers | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Oct 23 | at Celtics | 7:00 PM |
| Sun, Oct 25 | vs  Magic | 7:00 PM |
| Tue, Oct 27 | vs  Pistons | 8:00 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | at  Bulls | 8:00 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | at 76ers | 7:30 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs  Nets | 7:30 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | vs Bulls | 7:30 PM |
Times Eastern. The first eight games of the season.
This New York Knicks playoffs page refreshes after every Knicks game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
New York Knicks playoffs FAQ
When do the New York Knicks open the 2026-27 season?
Tue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM EDT, at home to the Philadelphia 76ers, on NBC. It is also their home opener.
What division are the New York Knicks in?
The Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference, with the Celtics, Nets, 76ers and Raptors.
Did the Knicks win the 2026 NBA title?
Yes: they beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the 2026 NBA Finals, with Jalen Brunson named Finals MVP.
Does winning the Atlantic matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.