You can watch New York Knicks games through several options: Local and National TV Broadcasts:
- Knicks games are regularly broadcast on MSG Networks locally in New York with their iconic announcers.
- Nationally televised games appear on ESPN, TNT, ABC, and NBA TV throughout the season and playoffs
Streaming Services:
- YouTube TV offers live Knicks games through its streaming package, including access to channels like ESPN and TNT
- FuboTV carries MSG Networks (regional restrictions apply) and nationally televised games, with a free seven-day trial available
- Hulu + Live TV streams Knicks games on ESPN, TNT, and ABC, with a three-day free trial and access to 90+ channels
- DirecTV offers ESPN with a five-day free trial, useful for watching playoff games like Knicks vs. Celtics on ESPN
- The Gotham Sports App (replacing YES and MSG+) streams Knicks games with blackout restrictions
- NBA TV streams 10 Knicks games and offers a subscription option for $6.99/month or $59.99/year
In-Person and Bar Viewing:
- In New York City, you can watch Knicks games at popular Knicks bars such as Amity Hall, Brady's Bar, Bourbon and Branch, Crompton Ale House, Downtown Social, Feile, The Gin Mill, and Goldie's Tavern
Specific Playoff Example:
- For the 2025 playoffs Knicks vs. Celtics Game 6, the game aired on ESPN and was streamable via ESPN app, YouTube TV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV free trials. Game 7, if necessary, would be on TNT and Max
In summary, to watch Knicks games live, you can use cable or satellite TV with MSG Networks and national channels, or subscribe to streaming services like YouTube TV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, or DirecTV. For local fans, visiting Knicks bars in NYC is also an option
