Knicks raise championship banner before 76ers opener
The New York Knicks will hoist a championship banner for the first time in 53 years before the season‑opening game against the Philadelphia 76ers, where LeBron James will debut for the 76ers.
Key points
- Knicks raise banner before season opener vs 76ers at Madison Square Garden
- LeBron James will play his first regular‑season game for the 76ers
- Jalen Brunson expected to play for Knicks
- No Knicks players on injury report
- Ticket prices average $1,840, lowest $1,112, highest in NBA history
Knicks host 76ers for season opener after raising historic banner
The New York Knicks will raise a championship banner for the first time in 53 years before the NBA regular‑season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
LeBron James is expected to play for Philadelphia, marking his regular‑season debut with the 76ers after joining the team during the offseason.
Jalen Brunson is also expected to be available for the Knicks, and New York has no players listed on its current injury report.
Ticket prices for the event are projected to average $1,840, with the cheapest seats at $1,112, a level described as the most expensive regular‑season ticket in NBA history.
Your questions, answered
When will the Knicks raise their championship banner?
Before the season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 20, 2026.
Who is expected to play for the 76ers in the opener?
LeBron James is expected to play for the 76ers.
What are the ticket prices for the game?
Average ticket price is $1,840, with the cheapest seats at $1,112.
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