SouthernWorldwide.com – The upcoming Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, featuring the New York Knicks, is poised to become the most expensive sporting event on record.
This marks the first NBA Finals game held at Madison Square Garden this century, and it carries the potential to be the most sought-after ticket in history.
The New York Knicks are actively pursuing their first championship in 53 years. They are scheduled to host Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, an event not seen at their home arena since 1999.
While Knicks games are consistently expensive, this particular matchup is expected to surpass all previous pricing records.
As of the latest available data, the cheapest available ticket, or “get-in price,” on SeatGeek was an astonishing $9,990, with only two listings priced below $10,000. On StubHub, the least expensive ticket in the 100-level section was priced at $13,115.
This pricing firmly establishes it as the most expensive NBA game ever played.
According to reporting from the New York Post, which cited information from SeatGeek, the average ticket price for the Knicks’ home games in this Finals series (which includes Games 3, 4, and potentially Game 6) stands at $7,149. This figure significantly shatters the previous all-time record of $1,965, set during a game in Dallas in 2024.
The only sporting event to have a higher average ticket price was Super Bowl LVIII in 2024, which saw the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the San Francisco 49ers, with an average ticket price of $10,497.
President Donald Trump has confirmed his intention to attend Monday’s game.
The Knicks secured a victory in Game 1 on the road in San Antonio. This win has directly contributed to a substantial increase in ticket prices, as the excitement surrounding the NBA Finals has intensified even further.
Should the Knicks manage to win Game 2 on the road and return to New York with a commanding 2-0 series lead, it is highly probable that ticket prices could escalate even more dramatically.
Game 2 is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
