How to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Game Live Online With Sling TV

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With the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, teams from around the association are looking to begin the season on the right foot to win their divisions, make the playoffs and win the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in the NBA Finals.

For the home opener, the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York on Wednesday, Oct. 22. This game could be a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals this season with the Cavs and Knicks expected to lead the pack in the Central and Atlantic Divisions, respectively.

When Does Cleveland Cavs vs. New York Knicks Game Start?

Cleveland Cavs vs. New York Knicks game broadcasts live, with tipoff at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

Where to Watch Cleveland Cavs vs. New York Knicks Online

Cleveland Cavs vs. New York Knicks game broadcasts on ESPN, and it’s also livestreams on Sling Orange. Keep reading for more details on how cord-cutters can watch the Cavs-Knicks game online with Sling TV.

How to Watch Cleveland Cavs vs. New York Knicks With Sling TV

A subscription to Sling Orange, which comes with ESPN, gets you access to live TV from popular cable channels.

You can watch cable networks, including ESPN2, ESPN3, Disney Channel, Freeform, MotorTrend, A&E, AMC, BBC America, BET, CNN, Comedy Central, Food Network, Fuse, HGTV, History Channel, IFC, Lifetime, Nick Jr., QVC, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, Vice and many others.

Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.

Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During Cavs vs. Knicks?

It’s likely there will be a number of celebrities and recording artists in attendance during Wednesday night’s game — such as New York Knicks fans Bad Bunny, Cardi B, Ice Spice, Fat Joe, Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz, Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee and others; as well as Cleveland Cavs fans Usher, Machine Gun Kelly, Drew Carey and others. Tune in to Sling TV to find out who’s sitting courtside on celebrity row.

Starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, Cleveland Cavs vs. New York Knicks broadcast on ESPN, while it’s also available to livestream on Sling TV on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

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