It’s opening night of the 2026 NBA Cup.
The NBA’s regular-season tournament gets started tonight with the first games of the group stage, and the reigning NBA Cup champion New York Knicks are set to face their rival Philadelphia 76ers.
Just last week, the Knicks opened their 2026-27 season with a loss to this new-look 76ers squad that includes Lebron James and Jaylen Brown (who is listed as a game-time decision tonight).
Watch Knicks vs. 76ers for free
- When: Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- How to watch for free: Prime Video (30-day free trial)
- TV Channel: Streaming exclusive
After dropping their first three games of the season, the Knicks come into tonight’s tilt on a two-game winning streak following victories against Detroit and Chicago.
The Sixers are 4-1 after losing to the Pistons earlier this week.
After these two games in quick succession, the Knicks and Sixers won’t meet again until Feb. 11.
Knicks vs. 76ers start time tonight (Oct. 30)
Knicks vs. 76ers will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
How to watch Knicks vs. 76ers for free
Tonight’s Knicks vs. 76ers matchup streams exclusively on Prime Video nationwide, so you’ll have to be an Amazon Prime subscriber to watch the game.
All 18- to 24-year-olds, regardless of student status, are eligible for a discounted Prime for Young Adults membership as well, with age verification. After a six-month free trial, you’ll pay 50% off the standard Prime monthly price of $14.99/month — just $7.49/month — for up to six years and get all the perks.
NBA on Prime: 2026-27 Knicks schedule
The Knicks have 9 more scheduled NBA on Prime games for the 2026-27 season, not including any potential NBA Cup knockout games.
| Date | Time | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 30 | 7:30 p.m. ET | Philadelphia 76ers (NBA Cup opener) |
| Nov. 13 | 7 p.m. ET | Indiana Pacers |
| Nov. 27 | 7 p.m. ET | Miami Heat |
| Jan. 28 | 7 p.m. ET | Atlanta Hawks |
| Feb. 11 | 7 p.m. ET | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Feb. 25 | 7:30 p.m. ET | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| March 4 | 9:30 p.m. ET | Dallas Mavericks |
| March 11 | 10 p.m. ET | Los Angeles Lakers |
| April 9 | 7 p.m. ET | Detroit Pistons |
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