The two premier contenders in the Eastern Conference meet at Madison Square Garden in their respective season opener on Wednesday night, with the Knicks hosting the Cavaliers.
New York returns a talented core nucleus of players, led by the All-Star tandem of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. In Year 1 of the Brunson-Towns pairing, the Knicks advanced all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they fell to the Pacers in six games.
While the players remain mostly the same from last year's group, there is a new face on the sideline: Veteran NBA coach Mike Brown takes over head coaching duties after the team parted ways with Tom Thibodeau last June.
Cleveland blitzed its way to the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last season, with three All-Stars fueling a 64-win campaign. But Donovan Mitchell and company are looking for better results come the playoffs after faltering in the second round.
Here's everything that you need to know about watching Knicks vs. Cavs on Wednesday night, including TV and streaming information for the game.
What channel is Knicks vs. Cavs on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN app
Knicks vs. Cavs will air nationally on ESPN, with Mike Breen (play-by-play), Tim Legler (analyst), Richard Jefferson (analyst) and Lisa Salters (reporter) calling the game.
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Knicks vs. Cavs start time
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 22
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Tip-off of Knicks vs. Cavs is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Knicks vs. Cavs radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to Knicks vs. Cavs live on SiriusXM via channel 86.
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Knicks schedule 2025-26
Here's a look at the schedule for the Knicks as they begin the season.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 22 | vs Cavs | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 24 | vs Celtics | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 26 | at Heat | 6 p.m. |
| Oct. 28 | at Bucks | 8 p.m. |
| Oct. 31 | at Bulls | 8 p.m. |
Cavs schedule 2025-26
Here's the Cavaliers' schedule to begin the season.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 22 | at Knicks | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 24 | at Nets | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 26 | vs Bucks | 6 p.m. |
| Oct. 27 | at Pistons | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 29 | at Celtics | 7 p.m. |
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