The 2026 NBA Champion New York Knicks Set to Take Over ‘the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ With a Dedicated Episode on Monday, June 15
Fresh off their historic championship victory, Knicks stars will join superfan Jimmy Fallon for a celebratory night. Guests include NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, to discuss their championship run and unforgettable season.
June 15, 2026
Go New York Go New York Go! The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will welcome the 2026 NBA Champion New York Knicks as guests for a special episode airing Monday, June 15 at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and streaming the next day on Peacock. Fresh off their historic championship victory, Knicks stars will join superfan Jimmy Fallon for a celebratory night. Guests include NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, to discuss their championship run and unforgettable season.
“A booking 53 years in the making,” Fallon said.
The episode will also feature appearances by the entire Knicks team, plus Head Coach Mike Brown and the Knicks City Dancers, along with surprise guests. Additionally, New York City’s own, the legendary Wu-Tang Clan will take the stage for a musical performance.
In a tribute to the team’s loyal fanbase, the entire studio audience will be comprised of die-hard Knicks fans who were unable to attend the Finals in person, bringing unmatched energy and hometown pride to Studio 6B in 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
Previously announced guests for the June 15 “Tonight Show” episode will be rescheduled.
“The Tonight Show” remains the #1 late-night program across the social landscape for followers, engagements and video views.
From Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group and Broadway Video, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is executive produced by Lorne Michaels and produced by Chris Miller and Gerard Bradford. Miller is the showrunner.
