The New York Knicks return home to Madison Square Garden this Thursday for their 2025 preseason home opener — their first game at the Garden since returning from Abu Dhabi, where they won a two-game series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Knicks fans will get their first look at the team’s new era under head coach Mike Brown, who plans to accelerate the pace of play and emphasize three-point shooting with a more fluid, motion-based offense and a deeper bench rotation.
Brown replaced longtime coach Tom Thibodeau in a summer shakeup following New York’s Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Indiana Pacers — the franchise’s best playoff run in two decades. But the goal for the Knicks’ front office remains clear: a trip to the NBA Finals, something the team hasn’t achieved since 1999.
With season-ending injuries to the Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and the Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton, the path may be clear toward a Finals appearance, though the Cleveland Cavaliers will likely be their primary obstacle.
Upcoming Knicks Preseason and Regular Season Games
After a week abroad, the Knicks are ready to put on a show in front of their home fans.
The Knicks’ preseason home opener tips off on Thursday, October 9, at 7:30 PM against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden.
It’s the first of three home preseason games for New York:
Thursday, Oct. 9 — vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (7:30 PM) | Tickets
Monday, Oct. 13 — vs. Washington Wizards (7:30 PM) | Tickets
Friday, Oct. 17 — vs. Charlotte Hornets (7:30 PM) | Tickets
For fans, Thursday’s opener is the first chance to see the Knicks’ new rotations and chemistry in person before the regular season tips off later this month.
The Knicks open their regular season on Wednesday, October 22, against the Cleveland Cavaliers, followed by a matchup with the Boston Celtics on Friday, October 24, before embarking on a three-game road trip.
Other key games on the schedule include a Christmas Day showdown with the Cavaliers, a February 1 matchup featuring Luka Doncic and LeBron James, and a February 21 home game against Kevin Durant and the new-look Houston Rockets. Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors make their visit to Madison Square Garden on March 15.
Knicks 2025-26 Regular Season: Marquee Matchups at MSG
Wednesday, Oct. 22 — vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (7:00 PM) | Tickets
Friday, Oct. 24 — vs. Boston Celtics (7:30 PM) | Tickets
Friday, Dec. 19 — vs. Philadelphia 76ers (7:00 PM) | Tickets
Thursday, Dec. 25 — vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (12:00 PM) | Tickets
Saturday, Jan. 3 — vs. Philadelphia 76ers (7:30 PM) | Tickets
Sunday, Feb. 1 — vs. Los Angeles Lakers (7:00 PM) | Tickets
Saturday, Feb. 21 — vs. Houston Rockets (8:30 PM) | Tickets
Sunday, Mar. 15 — vs. Golden State Warriors (8:00 PM) | Tickets
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