NBA opening week games to watch
There’s so much to watch for in the NBA’s opening week of the season, but here’s what we’re most looking forward to.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.
- Tipoff for the game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
- The matchup will be broadcast nationally on ESPN and can be streamed via NBA League Pass.
- In the previous 2024-2025 season, the Cavaliers finished first in the Eastern Conference while the Knicks finished third.
The 2025-26 NBA season continues with the Cleveland Cavaliers traveling to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks for the Wednesday nightcap.
Here’s what you need to know about how to watch today’s matchup, the NBA schedule, TV lineup and more.
What time does New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers game start tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025? When is Cavs-Knicks NBA game today?
The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks will play at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.
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What channel is Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks game on TV tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025? How to watch NBA game today live
The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks will air on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.
How to stream Knicks vs Cavs NBA game today live, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Where to watch Cavs-Knicks NBA game today
The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks will stream on NBA League Pass at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Fans can download NBA League Pass in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
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2025-2026 New York Knicks schedule
2024-2025 New York Knicks regular season record
- New York Knicks: 51–31; finished 3rd in Eastern Conference, made the playoffs
2025-2026 Cleveland Cavaliers schedule
2024-2025 Cleveland Cavaliers regular season record
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2025-26 NBA regular season schedule, teams list: Complete team-by-team NBA schedule of games
NBA Eastern Conference schedule, team list
NBA Western Conference schedule, team list
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