New Knicks Championship Sign Auctioned Off

A new, exciting opportunity is on the horizon for Knicks fans. The New York City Department of Transportation announced this week that one fortunate basketball enthusiast will snag an authentic “Champions Way” street sign, which will be showcased on Broadway during the 2026 ticker tape parade.

This distinctive blue-and-orange sign is among just 30 placed along the Canyon of Heroes in honor of the Knicks’ monumental victory over the San Antonio Spurs, marking their first championship after a 53-year wait. The sign is being auctioned on the city’s Online Surplus Auction Website, a platform that allows the city to auction off items it no longer needs.

Bidding kicked off on July 29th at a starting price of $100, with all proceeds benefiting the city. Surprisingly, within the first 24 hours, ten bids pushed the total to $7,100. Interested buyers have until August 12th at 8 PM ET to make their bids.

“The Knicks’ championship celebration was a once-in-a-generation moment for New York City,” noted Yume Kitahoshi, Chair of the New York City Department of Administrative Services. The commemorative signs reflect the excitement and pride of that unforgettable day.

“We’re excited to provide fans a rare chance to own a piece of Knicks and New York City history through the DCAS Surplus Real Estate Auction,” Hokusei remarked.

This unique sign, created by New Yorkers at the NYC DOT sign shop in Maspeth, Queens, is made from durable aluminum and measures 36″ x 9″. The shop produces over 70,000 street signs each year and manages more than a million across the city.

The eagerly anticipated ticker-tape parade occurred on June 18, where about two million fans flocked to celebrate, marking the largest crowd in the city’s history.

Fans filled the streets of lower Manhattan, climbing on anything they could—traffic lights, scaffolding—just to catch a glimpse of the team and snap a photo next to the vibrant sign.

“The Knicks brought home a championship after 53 years, and now’s your chance to own a unique piece of this celebration,” said Mike Flynn, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation. “NYC DOT is proud to take part in commemorating this special day in our city’s history.”

In a light-hearted twist, not long ago, five lucky New Yorkers won Knicks-themed trash cans in a contest dubbed “No Need to Spill the Trash.” This came after a JPMorgan executive made headlines for losing his job over a stolen trash can at a parade, with the city’s Sanitation Department receiving an impressive 125,000 applicants.