New York, NY – Get ready for another wave of Knicks mania as fans across the world are now fighting for the chance to take home a piece of the championship. This week, the New York City Department of Transportation announced that one lucky basketball fan will score the authentic ‘Champions Way’ street sign that hung on Broadway during the 2026 ticker-tape parade. The blue-and-orange sign was one of only 30 installed along the Canyon of Heroes for the 2026 championship, celebrating the Knicks sweeping the San Antonio Spurs to secure the title after a 53-year championship drought. The sign will be auctioned through the City’s online surplus auction website.
Bidding started July 29 at $100, and all proceeds will go towards New York. In just under 24 hours, the bid reached $7,100 with 10 people placing offers. The last day to try and grab the piece of history will be August 12 at 8 p.m. ET. “The Knicks championship celebration was a once-in-a-generation moment for New York City, and these commemorative street signs capture the excitement, pride and history of that unforgettable day,” said New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services Commissioner Yume Kitasei in a press release. “Through DCAS’ surplus property auctions, we’re thrilled to give fans the rare opportunity to own an authentic piece of New York City and Knicks history.”
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The historic sign was created by New Yorkers at NYC DOT’s Sign Shop in Maspeth, Queens, who make over 70,000 street signs each year and maintain over one million, according to the city. The handcrafted sign is made of tough aluminum and measures 36 inches by nine inches. The City of Dreams celebrated its long-awaited ticker-tape parade on June 18, where massive amounts of confetti were thrown from the windows of skyscrapers. It was the largest the city has ever seen, with roughly two million devotees gathering to catch a glimpse of the praised team. “The Knicks brought home a championship after a 53-year drought and now is your chance to own a unique piece of the festivities,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn.
