NBA Playoffs 2026: Here’s how to watch Hawks vs. Knicks Game 1 for free

With the Play-In Tournament in the rearview, the NBA Playoffs officially tip off today.

The third game of today’s NBA on Prime triple-header features the No. 6 seed in the East, Atlanta Hawks, facing off with the No. 3 New York Knicks.

For the second season in a row, the Knicks (53-29) finished third in the Eastern Conference, capturing the No. 3 seed and home court advantage in the first round.

The Knicks and Hawks faced off three times this season, most recently on April 6. The Knicks won two of three, including the April 6 matchup 108-105.

Game 2 of the Knicks-Hawks playoff series is set for Monday, April 20.

Hawks vs. Knicks start time:

Game 1 of the Hawks vs. Knicks playoff series tips off at 6 p.m. ET tonight, April 18.

How to watch Hawks vs. Knicks for free:

Select NBA playoff games, including tonight’s Hawks vs. Knicks matchup, are streaming exclusively on Prime Video, so you’ll need an Amazon Prime subscription to watch the game.

If you aren’t a Prime Video subscriber yet, you can get started with a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, including Prime perks like the Prime Video streaming service, free two-day shipping, exclusive deals, and more. After the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year.

All 18- to 24-year-olds, regardless of student status, are eligible for a discounted Prime for Young Adults membership as well, with age verification. After a six-month free trial, you’ll pay 50% off the standard Prime monthly price of $14.99/month — just $7.49/month — for up to six years and get all the perks.

Knicks-Hawks first round playoff schedule

• Game 1: April 18, 6 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
• Game 2: April 20, 8 p.m. ET (NBC)
• Game 3: April 23, 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
• Game 4: April 25, 6 p.m. ET (NBC)
• Game 5: April 28*
• Game 6: April 30*
• Game 7: May 2*

* if necessary

NBA Playoffs key dates:

• April 18: NBA Playoffs First Round begins
• June 3: Game 1 of the NBA Finals

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