Knicks Raise Two Titles: NBA Cup & Championship Banners

The New York Knicks are celebrating two titles in one night, raising both their NBA Cup banner and their NBA championship banner at Madison Square Garden ahead of their 2026 season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers ^[1][2]. The game tips off at 7 p.m. ET, with the ceremony beginning around 6:30 p.m. ET.

This marks the first time the Knicks have hung an NBA Cup banner at MSG since the 2012-13 season, following their victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the in-season tournament final ^[2]. The team had initially chosen not to display the NBA Cup banner after winning it the previous December, stating they were focused on the ultimate goal: a championship. That goal was achieved in June 2026 when they defeated the Spurs in the NBA Finals, ending a 53-year title drought ^[1].

The ceremony features a video narrated by Knicks superfan and filmmaker Ben Stiller, with longtime voice of the Knicks Mike Breen hosting the event ^[1]. Breen also called the title-clinching Game 5 in San Antonio. The celebration includes commemorative merchandise such as an adjustable hat and a framed front cover of the New York Post from the championship victory.

The NBA Cup banner’s placement came after the 76ers completed their morning shootaround, according to ^[2], though the exact sequence has not been confirmed. Coach Mike Brown said the gesture honors the team’s journey, including the ups and downs that led to both titles. The story was first reported by Page Six and ESPN.