NYC auctions off ‘Champions Way’ street sign from Knicks championship parade
Photo credit: NYC DOT
If you didn’t snag a limited-edition replica miniature of the Knicks-themed 34th Street subway station or an orange-and-blue trash can before they sold out, here’s another opportunity to buy a piece of New York Knicks history. The city is auctioning off one “Champions Way” sign that hung on Broadway during the ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2026 NBA champs. The sign is one of 30 installed along the Canyon of Heroes for the June 18 event, attended by an estimated two million people. Bidding kicked off on Wednesday at $100 and will run through 8 p.m. on August 12.
Measuring 36 inches by 9 inches, the street sign was handcrafted at the city’s Department of Transportation’s Sign Shop in Maspeth, Queens. DOT installed 30 signs, with two at each intersection along the parade route in Lower Manhattan.
“The Knicks brought home a championship after a 53-year drought and now is your chance to own a unique piece of the festivities,” DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn said. “NYC DOT was proud to join the celebration and bring an extra touch of civic pride to the Canyon of Heroes during this special day in the history of our city.”
Last month, the city listed 200 replica “Champions Way” signs for $100 each. They sold out in seven minutes. DOT also temporarily co-named 18 intersections across Sixth and Seventh Avenues after every player on the Knicks.
The online auction is through the city’s online surplus auction website, overseen by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). The agency sells property the city no longer needs, like gifts given to past NYC mayors and a retired Staten Island Ferry boat. Proceeds go towards the City of New York.
As of Wednesday around noon, the highest bid for the sign is $1,525.
According to the New York Times, the most expensive item ever sold through the city’s auctions was a Sanitation Department hopper barge that fetched $293,255.
“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,” DCAS Commissioner Yume Kitasei said.
“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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