Knicks NBA Finals tickets at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan now surpass the prices of all but one Super Bowl, as New York aims for its first championship since 1973
05:48 ET, 08 Jun 2026Updated 05:50 ET, 08 Jun 2026
Madison Square Garden is dimly lit with NBA Finals graphics
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Average ticket prices for Game 3 of the NBA Finals have reached Super Bowl status(Image: Getty Images)
The idea of a 2026 New York Knicks NBA championship has become so valuable that ticket prices are soaring to levels never seen by the New York Giants, Jets, or most NFL franchises in history.
New York is living in a real-life fairy tale as the Knicks prepare to host their first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden in 27 years. The Knicks also hold a 2-0 series lead over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs entering Game 3 at home on Monday night.
With a chance to move within one victory of lifting the Larry O'Brien Trophy, demand has shown average secondary market prices for Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden reaching $7,562, putting the matchup in financial territory only seen for the Super Bowl. Donald Trump is scheduled to attend MSG and inhabit one of the pricey seats during Game 3.
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Just getting into the building has become a costly decision that's been recognized by Knicks players. Depending on the platform, Game 3 entry prices were fluctuating between around $5,000 and $10,000 as of Sunday night, less than 24 hours before tip-off.
The cheapest seat listed on StubHub was $7,691 in Section 211, Row 7. The most expensive available ticket was listed at $51,594 for a seat in Section 10D, Row 1, inside an Event Level Diamond Suite located directly on the floor.
Vivid Seats offered the lowest entry point among the major platforms, with a ticket available for $5,351 in Section 419, Row 2. At the opposite end of the spectrum, floor seating was listed at a whopping $106,987, including fees.
Karl-Anthony Towns drives to the basket against the San Antonio Spurs
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The New York Knicks hold a 2-0 lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals(Image: Getty Images)
SeatGeek showed similar numbers, with its least expensive option being $5,673, including fees, in Section 419, Row 2. The platform's most premium seat reached $59,545 in Section 5D near the court.
Game 4 prices are even higher with the possibility of seeing New York finish a four-game sweep and clinch the franchise's first NBA championship since 1973 on home court. Entry-level prices have pushed beyond $10,000 on several marketplaces.
The Knicks earned home-court advantage by opening the series with back-to-back victories in San Antonio. Jalen Brunson scored 30 points in a 105-95 Game 1 victory before New York survived a gritty Game 2 to defeat the Spurs 105-104 behind Karl-Anthony Towns' 21 points and 13 rebounds.
Josh Hart speaks during NBA Finals media availability
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Josh Hart spoke out against the costs of NBA Finals ticket prices(Image: Getty Images)
The average price of $7,562 compares with Super Bowl LX ($7,722) at Levi's Stadium and Super Bowl LVI ($7,386) at SoFi Stadium.
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The Kansas City Chiefs' 25-22 win over the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl LVIII remains the highest average ticket price of all at $10,497.
The Chiefs' victory was boosted by the perfect storm side quest storyline of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's romance before their eventual engagement.
Super Bowl LVIII's aftermarket prices were reported to have increased by 70 percent compared to the year prior. The average aftermarket price for last year's NBA Finals, won by the Oklahoma City Thunder, was just $1,147.