The City of New York - and its kids - officially does not have a bed time for the next few weeks, as the NBA Finals are scheduled to begin.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an official order on Monday, outlawing parents having bedtimes for their kids, as the Knicks are set to take on the Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals, beginning on Wednesday night.
Olivia Becker, the Director of Video for the New York City Mayor, shared the historic news on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday afternoon. She announced that Mayor Mamdani had "signed a historic executive order today."
The official Mayor's Order from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reads as follows:
THE CITY OF NEW YORK
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10007
Mayor's Order
June 1, 2026
REPEALING KIDS' BEDTIMES
FOR KNICKS FINALS RUN
WHEREAS, the New York Knickerbockers (hereinafter referred to as "the Knicks") have not reached the NBA Finals since 1999; and
WHEREAS, it is important for all New Yorkers of all ages to support the Knicks in their Championship run; and
WHEREAS, bedtimes should not impede the ability of New York's Cutest to cheer for the Knicks and watch every second of this historic Championship series;
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in me as Mayor of the City of New York and Knicks Fan-in-Chief:
Section 1. I hereby direct that bedtimes in the City of New York are repealed during the NBA Finals so that kids of all ages can root for their New York Knicks.
Section 2. Go New York Go New York Go.
Section 3. This Order shall take effect immediately and shall not expire until the Knicks complete—and hopefully win—this historic Championship run.
Zohran Kwame Mamdani
Mayor
The NBA Finals will be electric in New York City
Game 1 of the NBA Finals is set for 8:30 p.m. E.T. on Wednesday night, live from San Antonio. All NBA Finals games will tip off at 8:30 p.m. E.T.
Games 1 and 2 will take place in San Antonio, before New York City hosts its first NBA Finals game in more than 25 years in Game 3.
The Spurs are coming off a Game 7 win over Oklahoma City, while New York swept Cleveland, 4-0, in the Eastern Conference Finals.
