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LeBron James’ 76ers Regular-Season Debut: How to Watch the Knicks Opener
Philadelphia opens at Madison Square Garden on October 20. Here are the start time, U.S. and Canadian channels, and League Pass restrictions.
LeBron James is scheduled to make his regular-season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks on Tuesday, October 20. Tipoff at Madison Square Garden is 7 p.m. Eastern, 5 p.m. Mountain Time. U.S. viewers can watch on NBC or stream on Peacock; Canadian viewers can watch on Sportsnet 360.
Where to watch 76ers at Knicks
| Market | Live viewing route | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| United States | NBC and Peacock | 7 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. MT |
| Canada | Sportsnet 360; Sportsnet+ with the required subscription | 7 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. MT |
NBC’s pregame coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. ET, 4:30 p.m. MT, with the Knicks’ championship-banner ceremony included. Mike Tirico, Reggie Miller and Jamal Crawford are assigned to the game, with Zora Stephenson reporting. Check the television listing for your NBC affiliate or open the game in Peacock before tipoff.
In Canada, Sportsnet’s schedule lists the game on Sportsnet 360 and supplies a Sportsnet+ event link. A subscription carrying that feed is required. The American Peacock listing does not establish Canadian availability.
Will NBA League Pass show it live?
The game falls under national-broadcast blackouts on NBA League Pass in the United States and Canada. Use the broadcaster listed for your country. The NBA’s blackout guide says U.S. national-game replays become available at 6 a.m. ET the following day; Canadian replays become available a few hours after the broadcast ends.
This is James’ scheduled regular-season introduction with Philadelphia. He already played for the Sixers during the preseason, including their October 8 game at Brooklyn. Final player availability remains subject to the teams’ opening-night injury reports.
