New York Knicks Championship Parade 2026: Start Time, Route, Live Stream Coverage
After ending a 53-year championship drought, the New York Knicks are finally getting their long-awaited ticker-tape parade through the famous Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan – and New York fans can not wait for the fun! The Knicks clinched their first NBA title since 1973 with a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, giving the franchise its third championship and sparking celebrations throughout New York City.
When Is the Knicks Parade?
The New York Knicks championship parade will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Parade Start Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
Starting Point: Battery Park/Bowling Green
Route: North along Broadway through the Canyon of Heroes
Ending Location: City Hall Plaza, where the team will be honored with a Key to the City.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called the celebration what could become the largest parade in New York City history as millions of fans are expected to line the streets.
How the Knicks Won Their First Title in 53 Years
The Knicks completed a remarkable postseason run that culminated in defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games during the NBA Finals.
After years of playoff heartbreak, New York closed out the series in Game 5 with a 94-90 comeback victory on the road. Led by Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, the Knicks captured their first championship since 1973 and delivered the franchise’s first title celebration for an entire generation of fans.
The championship also marks the first time the Knicks will receive a traditional ticker-tape parade. When the franchise won titles in 1970 and 1973, New York City never held a Canyon of Heroes celebration for the team.
How to Watch the Knicks Parade Live
Fans unable to attend in person will have several options to watch the celebration live.
TV Coverage
The parade is expected to be carried live by:
- ABC7 New York
- NBC 4 New York
- CBS 2 New York
- FOX 5 New York
- MSG Network
- My9 New York
Live Streaming Options
Cord-cutters can stream the parade through:
- ABC7’s website and app
- NBC New York’s website and app
- NYC.gov coverage
- Mayor’s Office social media channels
- Disney+ (ABC7 live coverage)
- Live TV services such as Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and DirecTV Stream
Parade Route
The championship celebration will follow the iconic Canyon of Heroes route:
Battery Park → Broadway → City Hall Plaza
Following the parade, players, coaches and team officials will participate in a championship ceremony at City Hall where they will receive Keys to the City. Knicks legends including Walt Frazier and Patrick Ewing are also expected to take part in the festivities.
For Knicks fans, it’s a moment more than five decades in the making. After 53 years of waiting, New York finally gets to celebrate another NBA championship—and this time, with a ticker-tape parade worthy of the occasion.
