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NBA Tip-Off on NBC and Peacock delivers most-watched opening night ever
76ers-Knicks and Thunder-Spurs doubleheader averaged 6.41 million viewers on NBC/Peacock.
Official release | October 22, 2026 | 10:16 PM
LeBron James and the 76ers defeated Jalen Brunson and the Knicks as part of a record-setting opening night.
Tuesday's 76ers-Knicks and Thunder-Spurs doubleheader was the NBA's most-watched opening night ever, averaging 6.41 million viewers on NBC/Peacock.
The 76ers' victory over the Knicks was the league's most-watched primetime opening night game ever, averaging 7.71 million viewers and peaking at 9.1 million viewers at 9:45 p.m. ET.
American Express NBA Tip-Off — which also featured an afternoon matchup between the Celtics and Pistons — generated more than 700 million views across social media, an opening night record.
Tuesday's 76ers-Knicks and Thunder-Spurs doubleheader was the NBA's most-watched opening night ever, averaging 6.41 million viewers on NBC/Peacock. The 76ers' victory over the Knicks was the league's most-watched primetime opening night game ever, averaging 7.71 million viewers… pic.twitter.com/E6oFUw23Ks
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) October 22, 2026
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