Sitting courtside at an NBA game might just be a sports bucket list item, but sitting courtside at a New York Knicks NBA Finals game? That’s practically once in a lifetime. Plus, you’d be in great company, because there’s no doubt that the celebs are going to come out in full force for this series, from Timothee Chalamet to Spike Lee.
But, sitting courtside is no easy feat, especially for the Knicks. After a 27-year NBA Finals drought, tickets are going to be harder to come by as it is. While courtside tickets are going to cost you upwards of $40,000 and that’s just for Game 3, you can still sit closer to the action. 100-level tickets are starting at $5,893 for Game 4.
Here’s everything you need to know about sitting courtside and attending the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden:
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How to sit courtside at a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden?
With such a massive celebrity fanbase, tickets where your feet literally touch the hardwood are generally reserved. If you look at the seat map, there’s two VIP sections between the team benches that are not available, as well as three VIP sections that span the other side of the court. But, you’re not at a total loss. You can still grab tickets as close as possible in the Delta Sky360 Club Premier section. This is the zone directly behind the VIP section. Here’s a look at what those ticket prices are for the home games at Madison Square Garden for the 2026 NBA Finals:
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New York Knicks 2026 NBA Finals tickets
As of publication, the cheapest tickets to catch the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden are starting for Game 4 starting at $3,448.
New York Knicks NBA Finals schedule
As the No. 3 seed, New York will start the series on the road against either the No. 1 OKC Thunder or No. 2 San Antonio Spurs. The Western Conference Finals winner will host Game 1, Game 2, a potential Game 5* and a potential Game 7*. The Knicks will be home for Game 3 and Game 4, before potentially hosting a Game 6*.
New York Knicks NBA Finals schedule
- Game 1 in OKC/San Antonio – Wednesday, June 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET: – Shop Knicks NBA playoff tickets
- Game 2 in OKC/San Antonio – Friday, June 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET – Shop Knicks NBA playoff tickets
- Game 3 in New York – Monday, June 8 at 8:30 p.m. ET – Shop tickets starting at $3,977
- Game 4 in New York – Wednesday, June 10 at 8:30 p.m. ET – Shop tickets starting at $3,448
- Game 5* in OKC/San Antonio – Saturday, June 13 at 8:30 p.m. ET – Shop Knicks NBA playoff tickets
- Game 6* in New York – Tuesday, June 16 at 8:30 p.m. ET – Shop tickets starting at $5,349
- Game 7* in OKC/San Antonio – Friday, June 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET – Shop Knicks NBA playoff tickets
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Which celebrities can you catch courtside when the New York Knicks face off in the NBA Finals?
The last time the New York Knicks were in the NBA Finals, almost half of their fans hadn’t been born yet. It’s been 27 years for Knicks fans, a long time for any fandom, and it’s been even longer since they won. So we can fully expect their fans to come out in full force, especially the celebrities. Actor Timothee Chalamet has been courtside for plenty of Knicks games, particularly in the playoffs. Here’s what other celebrities are known Knicks fans or might be seen courtside:
- Timothee Chalamet and girlfriend Kylie Jenner
- Spike Lee, the ultimate Knicks fan and a huge supporter of NY sports in general.
- Ben Stiller, a true die-hard Knicks fan.
- Tina Fey and Tracy Morgan were spotted next to Chalamet and Jenner during the first round of the NBA playoffs.
- Taylor Swift and soon-to-be husband Travis Kelce were just spotted courtside for Knicks at Cavs. Swift is a NYC resident, while Kelce is an Ohio-native. However, it’s unlikely they would attend as Kelce is a known Cavs fan.
- Several other musicians have been spotted courtside, including Fat Joe, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.
- Another big supporter who is often seen at high-profile matchups is actor Jason Bateman, and what’s more high-profile than the Finals?
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