The New York Knicks will face the Philadelphia 76ers in the first game of the NBA preseason Thursday at 12 p.m. ET . They’ll play two preseason games against each other in Abu Dhabi, with the second coming on Saturday.

76ers vs. Knicks will air on NBA TV, which you can stream on DirecTV (free trial) .

Here’s what you need to know:

What: NBA preseason

Who: Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks

When: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

Time: 12 p.m. ET

Where: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

TV: NBA TV

Live stream: DirecTV (free trial) , fuboTV (free trial) , Hulu + Live TV , Sling Streaming service Free trial? Promo Price DirecTV Yes $35 off first month $84.99 fuboTV Yes $30 off first month $84.99 Hulu + Live TV Yes No $82.99 Sling No

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