Knicks’ astronomical NBA Finals ticket prices at MSG are record-breaking

Knicks fans are ready to watch their team in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
But the question is: How much will it cost to get into MSG?
Get-in prices for Games 3 and 4, as of Tuesday morning, are the highest in NBA history, according to one ticket outlet.
Fans watch on as Knicks guard Jalen Brunson shoots a 3-pointer at Madison Square Garden during Game 2 vs. the Cavaliers on May 21, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
The cheapest ticket for Game 3 at MSG on June 8 costs $3,686 at SeatGeek including fees, at the time of writing.
For Game 4 two days later, the cheapest ticket costs $3,543 at SeatGeek.
TickPick revealed after the Knicks secured their sweep of the Cavaliers in the conference finals Monday night that the get-in prices for Games 3 and 4 were $3,745 and $3,464, respectively, which would be “the most expensive NBA tickets on record.”
If the Finals reaches six games, fans would have to fork up over $4,984 at SeatGeek for that June 16 clash.
It’s a stark contrast to 10 years ago when Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors faced off in the 2016 NBA Finals and the average price to get into those games was $880.
Last year, when the Thunder and Pacers clashed, the average ticket price was $1,147, according to TickPick.
A view of Madison Square Garden during Game 2 of the Knicks vs. Cavaliers series. Getty Images
For some, that price could be worth it. For younger Knicks fans, this is first time their team has reached the Finals and the 27-year gap shows it’s not a lock to happen again anytime soon.
The Knicks have dominated since falling behind 2-1 to the Hawks in the first round, winning 11 straight games thanks to their back-to-back sweeps of the Sixers and Cavaliers.
Jalen Brunson led the way against the Cavaliers, bringing home Eastern Conference finals MVP honors. He’s averaging 26.6 points and 6.6 assists per game this postseason.
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But the dominant playoff run was a team effort.
Josh Hart had a crucial Game 2, scoring 26 points in a 109-93 win.
Bench spark plug Landry Shamet went 11-of-12 from deep during the conference finals, which broke an NBA playoff series record.
Center Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged a double-double throughout the playoffs.
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts during Game 2 against the Cavaliers. Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Even if not all Knicks fans can get into Madison Square Garden during the Finals, Knicks fever will still be felt all through the city and beyond.




