An NBA tradition continues when the New York Knicks play on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19. The Knicks host the Dallas Mavericks in a game taking place at Madison Square Garden.
The NBA has produced games on MLK Day since 1986. New York has a 24-15 record on the day, while the Mavericks have a 10-11 record.
Dallas will look to change the narrative after trading Luka Doncic. The team hopes Anthony Davis, who they traded Doncic for, can stay healthy. Meanwhile, Klay Thompson looks to produce in his second season with the Mavericks.
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Kyrie Irving tore his ACL last season, but the Mavericks drafted a top-tier player in Cooper Flagg
The Knicks almost made it to the NBA Finals last season. This year, under new coach Mike Brown, the team is ready to advance and win.
Jalen Brunson leads the team, while New York gets another season of OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Interested in attending the MLK Day game between the Knicks and Mavericks? Here’s everything you need to know about the game, including tipoff time and links to the best and most affordable tickets.
Knicks vs. Mavericks tickets for NBA 2026 MLK Day game
Tickets for the Knicks vs. Mavericks MLK Day game game are available now on StubHub, and it’s obviously listed as a “high-demand” event.
Ticket prices start at $222.
Prices then range from $300, $400, $500, $600, $700, $800, $900, $1,000, $2,000, $3,000, $4,000, $5,000, and $6,847.
Click the link below for updated pricing and seat availability.
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Knicks vs. Mavericks start time for 2026 MLK Day game
- Date: Monday, January 19
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
The Knicks and Mavericks play at Madison Square Garden in New York on January 19. Tipoff is expected at 5 p.m. ET.
The home of the Knicks and Rangers can hold up to 19,500 people.
Madison Square Garden seating map for Knicks vs. Mavericks 2026 MLK Day game
Here’s the seating map Madison Square Garden:
(TIcketmaster)
New York Knicks 2025-26 schedule
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