Here’s the printable 2026 New York Knicks playoff schedule. The New York Knicks (No. 3 seed) will face the Atlanta Hawks (No. 6 seed) in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The series officially tips off on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET from Madison Square Garden. Under the NBA’s new broadcast agreement, Game 1 will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
2026 New York Knicks Playoff Schedule: Knicks vs. Hawks First Round Schedule
Here’s the 2026 New York Knicks playoff schedule for you. Their first game is on Saturday, April 18th at home against the Atlanta Hawks.
Note: Times for Games 2–7 are currently TBD by the NBA. Projected times are based on standard Eastern Conference primetime windows.
| Game | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Network |
| Game 1 | Sat, April 18 | Hawks @ Knicks | 6:00 PM | Prime Video |
| Game 2 | Mon, April 20 | Hawks @ Knicks | 7:30 PM (Projected) | ESPN/TNT |
| Game 3 | Thu, April 23 | Knicks @ Hawks | 7:30 PM (Projected) | Prime Video |
| Game 4 | Sat, April 25 | Knicks @ Hawks | 1:00 PM (Projected) | ABC |
| Game 5* | Tue, April 28 | Hawks @ Knicks | TBD (Projected) | TBD |
| Game 6* | Thu, April 30 | Knicks @ Hawks | TBD (Projected) | TBD |
| Game 7* | Sat, May 2 | Hawks @ Knicks | TBD (Projected) | ABC |
*If necessary. Note: Tip-off times for Games 2–7 are currently listed as TBD by the NBA. The times shown above are ‘Projected Windows’ based on typical Eastern Conference primetime slots for ABC, ESPN, and Prime Video. This schedule will be updated with confirmed times as they are released.
No More Local TV: The 2026 Broadcast Shift
For the first time ever, MSG Networks will not broadcast the first round of the Knicks playoffs. Per the NBA’s new 11-year media deal, all postseason games are now exclusive to national partners: ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video. * Game 1 is on Prime Video: You will need an active Amazon Prime subscription to watch the series opener.
- National Reach: This ensures every Knicks fan across the country can watch without blackouts, but it means missing out on the local Mike Breen/Walt Frazier call for the first time in decades.
Additional NBA Playoff Resources
- Download Printable 2026 NBA Playoff Bracket (PDF)
- How to Watch: Prime Video Play-In Streaming Guide
- Full NBA First Round Matchups and TV Schedule
- 2026 LA Lakers Playoff Schedule
FAQ: Knicks Playoff Schedule
Question: When do the Knicks play Game 1 of the 2026 Playoffs? Answer: The Knicks play the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Question: Is the Knicks game on MSG Network? Answer: No. Starting in 2026, all NBA playoff games are exclusive to national networks. The Knicks vs. Hawks series will air on Prime Video, ESPN, and ABC.
Question: Who won the Knicks vs. Hawks season series? Answer: The Knicks won the regular-season series 2-1, including a thrilling 108-105 victory in their final meeting on April 6.
