The playoff schedule for the New York Knicks is officially set, and Madison Square Garden is ready to light up. As the third seed in the East, the New York Knicks begin their postseason campaign at home, facing a rising Detroit Pistons team. Whether you follow the NBA religiously or just ride the city’s energy when it comes alive, this is your chance to be part of it.
NY Knicks Playoff Schedule
The Knicks Playoff Schedule is officially live, and so is The Mecca. Madison Square Garden will host Game 1 and Game 2. New York is ready for another playoff run. This time it is against the Detroit Pistons, who the Knicks just lost to in the regular season and who have Cade Cunningham as their biggest threat.
First Round: Knicks vs. Pistons
As the third seed in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks open the postseason against the sixth-seeded Pistons. It’s a best-of-seven series, and New York holds home-court advantage. The energy at MSG will be electric, and the city’s eyes are locked in. Here’s the full Knicks vs. Pistons playoff schedule:
- 📅 Game 1: Saturday, April 19 – Madison Square Garden, NYC – 6:00 PM (ESPN)
- 📅 Game 2: Monday, April 21 – Madison Square Garden, NYC – 7:30 PM (TNT)
- 📅 Game 3: Thursday, April 24 – Detroit – Time TBD (TNT)
- 📅 Game 4: Sunday, April 27 – Detroit – 1:00 PM (ABC)
- 📅 Game 5: Tuesday, April 29 – Madison Square Garden, NYC – Time TBD
- 📅 Game 6: Thursday, May 1 – Detroit – Time TBD
- 📅 Game 7: Saturday, May 3 – Madison Square Garden, NYC – Time TBD
How to Get Knicks Playoff Tickets
Want to feel the energy of a playoff game at Madison Square Garden? With the playoff schedule for the New York Knicks now official, tickets are already in high demand. You can buy seats for upcoming home games on the official Knicks website.
Game 1 and Game 2 of the first round will be in New York, and if the series goes long, so will Game 5 and Game 7. Prices are rising fast, especially for weekend games, so if you’re planning to go, act early to lock in the best options.
The Garden is electric in the playoffs. Whether you grab 200-level seats or front row at the court, you’re stepping into one of the most iconic atmospheres in sports, and this year’s run could be special.
Knicks Playoff Schedule: Path to the NBA Finals
If the Knicks advance past Detroit, their next opponent will be the winner of Boston Celtics (2) vs. the 7th seed, which will be determined by the Play-In Tournament (either the Orlando Magic or the Atlanta Hawks).
That potential second-round series against Boston would be huge, a classic East Coast battle. It would also mark a key step in the Knicks’ quest to return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
Should they reach the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks would likely face:
- © Cleveland Cavaliers (1 seed)
- ❓ Another Play-In team (8 seed)
- 🦌 Milwaukee Bucks (5 seed)
- 🅿️ Indiana Pacers (4 seed)
Or a lower Play-In winner that shocks everyone. From there, it’s one step away from the NBA Finals. Where a Western Conference powerhouse like the Thunder, Nuggets, or Lakers could be waiting.
The Garden Comes Alive Again
The Knicks’ playoff schedule isn’t just about basketball. It brings the city to life, packed bars, subway chants, jerseys everywhere, and conversations that cut across boroughs. Even non-fans feel the buzz.
So whether you’re courtside or watching from home, it’s time for Knicks basketball, something deeply New York.