The New York Knicks will host the Philadelphia 76ers tonight at Madison Square Garden for their first game of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. ET, and you can watch on NBC or stream it on Peacock. Here’s a look at the predictions and odds for this series and the rest of the second round.
Here’s what you need to know to watch tonight’s Game 1 between the Knicks and the 76ers, and check out the schedule for the rest of the conference semifinals below.
How to watch the Knicks vs. 76ers Game 1:
Watch NBC, ABC, ESPN and more
DirecTV
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Watch select NBA playoff games on Peacock
Peacock
$11/month at Peacock
Date: May 4, 2026
Time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
TV channel: NBC
Streaming: Peacock, DirecTV, and more
Knicks vs. 76ers game time:
Game 1 between the Knicks and the 76ers tips off Monday, May 4, at 8 p.m. ET.
Knicks vs. 76ers Game 1 channel:
The first NBA playoff game between the Knicks and 76ers will be broadcast nationally on NBC.
How to watch the Knicks vs. 76ers Game 1 without cable:
Monday’s Knicks vs. 76ers game will stream live on Peacock. You can also tune in to NBC on platforms like DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, and more.
Stream select NBA playoff games on Peacock
Peacock
Starting at $11/month, a Peacock subscription will get you access to some of this year’s NBA playoff games and so much more.
Plus, Peacock also provides access thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office. For $17 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
$11/month at Peacock
Watch NBC, ABC, and more
DirecTV
DirecTV’s Choice tier is currently available for $104.98/month with fees for your first three months (that’s $10 off per month). Choice gives you access to nearly every channel you need to watch sports year-round, so you can watch NBA playoff games on NBC, ABC, and ESPN. DirecTV Choice (and most other DirecTV plans) also come with free ESPN Unlimited, which gets you access to every ESPN channel, an amazing value and a must for watching tons of college and pro sports all year round.
DirecTV offers a free trial on any tier, so you can try it all out. After your free trial and new subscriber month deal on DirecTV’s Choice tier, the monthly price goes up to $115/month after fees.
If you’re interested in trying a live TV streaming service but aren’t ready to commit, we recommend starting with DirecTV.
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Get Peacock free with Walmart+
Peacock
Peacock is home to all kinds of original content, from Emmy Award-winning reality series The Traitors to Poker Face and Twisted Metal. In addition to original content, the platform has an impressive library of shows from NBC and Bravo, thousands of movies, and live sports.
While a regular Peacock subscription begins at $10.99 for a Premium Plan and goes up to $16.99 for the ad-free Premium Plus plan, you can get an ad-supported subscription for free if you’re a Walmart+ subscriber.
Walmart+ members actually get their choice between Paramount+ or Peacock included in their membership at no additional cost. A monthly subscription to Walmart+ costs $12.99, and an annual plan usually costs $98 — for free Peacock, and additional perks like five free months of Apple Music, discounts on Cinemark movie theater memberships, free shipping and delivery on Walmart purchases, discounts on gas, and much more. Qualifying students and customers receiving government assistance are eligible for 50% off Walmart+, which means that subscriptions for some customers runs as low as $49/year.
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More ways to watch the NBA playoffs:
Watch NBC, ABC, ESPN and more
Hulu + Live TV
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Watch NBC, ABC, ESPN and more
YouTube TV
$67.99/month for 3 months at YouTube TV
Watch select games with League Pass
NBA League Pass
$24.99/month at NBA League Pass
2026 NBA playoffs schedule:
All times Eastern
May 4
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New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers: 8 p.m. (NBC/Peacock)
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San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: 9:30 p.m. (NBC/Peacock)
May 5
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons: 7 p.m. (NBC/Peacock)
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: 8:30 p.m. (NBC/Peacock(
May 6
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New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers: 7 p.m. (ESPN)
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San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: 9:30 p.m. (ESPN)
May 7
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons: 7 p.m. (Prime Video)
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: 9:30 p.m. (Prime Video)
May 8
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Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks: 7 p.m. (Prime Video)
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs: 9:30 p.m. (Prime Video)
May 9
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons: 3 p.m. (NBC/Peacock)
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
May 10
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Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks: 3:30 p.m. (ABC)
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs: 7:30 p.m. (NBC/Peacock)
May 11
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons: 8 p.m. (NBC/Peacock)
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: 10:30 p.m. (Prime Video)
May 12 (if necessary)
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New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers: TBD
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San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: TBD
May 13 (if necessary)
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons: TBD
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: TBD
May 14 (if necessary)
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Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks: TBD
May 15 (if necessary)
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs: TBD
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Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: TBD
May 16 (if necessary)
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers: TBD
May 17 (if necessary)
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New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers: TBD
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San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: TBD
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Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: TBD
May 18 (if necessary)
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: TBD
Remaining NBA playoffs key dates:
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May 4: Conference Semifinals begin
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May 19: Eastern Conference Finals begin on ESPN/ABC (can move up to May 17)
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May 20: Western Conference Finals begin on NBC/Peacock (can move up to May 18)
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June 3: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 1 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
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June 5: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 2 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
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June 8: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 3 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
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June 10: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 4 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
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June 13: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 5 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)
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June 16: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 6 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)
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June 19: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 7 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)
