The next scheduled New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs game is Friday, December 25, 2026, at noon Eastern Time. In the United States, it will air on ABC and ESPN and stream through the ESPN app for viewers with qualifying access. The Spurs will visit the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
The date and tipoff time appear on the official NBA game listing. NBA Communications identifies ABC, ESPN and the ESPN app as the United States viewing options for the Christmas Day game. Check the listing again near tipoff in case the league updates any game details.
| Game | Date and time | United States viewing options |
| Spurs at Knicks | December 25, 2026, noon Eastern | ABC, ESPN and ESPN app |
| Knicks at Spurs | March 7, 2027, 7:30 p.m. Eastern | NBC and Peacock |
These are the teams’ two scheduled regular season meetings. The Christmas game is the next one as of October 6, 2026. If you are looking for a different Knicks or Spurs game, its channel may be different.
How to watch Knicks vs Spurs on Christmas Day
For the December 25 matchup, turn to ABC or ESPN at noon Eastern. Because both networks are scheduled to carry the game, viewers with either channel have a television option. In areas where a local ABC station is available over the air, a suitable antenna may provide access without a paid TV subscription.
The game is also scheduled to appear in the ESPN app. Access through the app depends on the subscription or TV provider credentials available to you. Having the app installed by itself does not guarantee that you can watch the live broadcast.
If you use a live TV streaming service, check whether your plan carries ABC or ESPN before Christmas Day. ABC availability can depend on your location, and channel lineups can change. Look up your local listing instead of assuming that every plan includes both networks.
The noon Eastern tipoff is 9 a.m. Pacific Time. Viewers outside those time zones should convert from Eastern Time and confirm that their local schedule shows the same game.
Can you stream the game without cable?
Yes, but you still need a service that provides the broadcast. The most direct streaming route listed by the NBA is the ESPN app with qualifying access. A live TV service carrying ABC or ESPN may also work, subject to its plan and local channel availability.
Before subscribing to anything, check three details: the service carries the channel, the channel is available in your area, and your subscription permits live viewing on the device you intend to use. That quick check is especially useful if you plan to watch on a phone or connected TV.
The Christmas game is not listed as a Peacock or Prime Video exclusive. Those services carry other NBA games during the season, which can make general “where to watch the NBA” guides confusing. For this specific matchup, follow the ABC and ESPN listing.
Will Knicks vs Spurs be live on NBA League Pass?
Not in the United States or Canada through a standard League Pass subscription. The NBA Help Center says nationally broadcast games are subject to live League Pass blackouts in those countries. Since the Christmas matchup is a national broadcast, buying League Pass alone is not the right way to secure live access there.
League Pass can provide an on demand replay later. The NBA says nationally broadcast games become available on demand in the United States at 6 a.m. Eastern the following day. That is useful if you miss the game, but it is different from watching live.
For viewers outside the United States and Canada, NBA League Pass may offer live access. Availability can depend on the country and applicable broadcast rights, so check the game within your NBA account before paying. A local sports broadcaster may also carry it. The United States channel listing should not be treated as a worldwide viewing guide.
What about the March 2027 game?
The return meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 7, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time, when the Knicks visit the Spurs. NBA Communications lists that game as part of Sunday Night Basketball on NBC and Peacock.
That means the answer changes with the date. ABC and ESPN are the announced options for December 25; NBC and Peacock are the announced options for March 7. If a search result gives you only one channel without a game date, check which matchup it is describing before making viewing plans.
Schedules and access details can change before either game. On game day, confirm the tipoff time and the available watch option in the NBA game listing or your television provider’s guide.
For the next Knicks vs Spurs game, the practical answer is clear: watch on ABC or ESPN in the United States on December 25, 2026, with tipoff scheduled for noon Eastern Time. If you plan to stream, verify your ESPN app or live TV access ahead of the holiday.
