Knicks' astronomical NBA Finals ticket prices at MSG are record-breaking
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Knicks fans are eager to see their team in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, but ticket prices for Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden have reached record highs, with the cheapest tickets exceeding $3,500.
- SeatGeek and TickPick report that these prices are the most expensive NBA Finals tickets ever, with potential costs for a Game 6 ticket surpassing $4,900.
- This surge in ticket prices contrasts sharply with past Finals, such as the 2016 Cavaliers-Warriors series, where average ticket prices were around $880, and last year’s Thunder-Pacers Finals averaging $1,147.
- The Knicks have been dominant in the playoffs, winning 11 straight games after falling behind early, with key contributions from Eastern Conference Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Landry Shamet, and Karl-Anthony Towns.
- Despite the high costs and limited arena access, excitement for the Knicks’ Finals appearance is expected to generate widespread enthusiasm throughout New York City and beyond.