The New York Knicks will take over NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” on Monday, June 15, 2026, in a special championship episode celebrating the franchise’s first NBA title since 1973. Host Jimmy Fallon, a longtime Knicks fan, said the entire show would be devoted to honoring the team’s 2025-26 NBA championship.
The episode is set to feature several of the Knicks’ biggest stars, including Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart. The celebration will also include a musical appearance by Wu-Tang Clan, adding to the festive atmosphere surrounding the title win.
The Knicks’ championship spotlight extends beyond the basketball court, as the team’s victory has created a major moment across New York sports and entertainment. Fallon’s announcement turned the late-night program into a showcase for the team’s run to the NBA crown, which ended a long title drought for the franchise.
Brunson’s appearance on “The Tonight Show” carries added meaning because of a promise he made during a February 10, 2024, visit to the show. At that time, he said he would bring the Larry O’Brien Trophy to the studio if the Knicks ever won a championship, a pledge that now appears to be fulfilled.
The special episode is scheduled to air at 11:35 p.m. ET / 10:35 p.m. CT on NBC. It will serve as both a celebration of the Knicks’ historic season and a rare late-night TV event centered entirely on one NBA team.
