Knicks-Spurs game one NBA Finals ticket prices are stunning
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The NBA Finals are set to party like it’s 1999.
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The San Antonio Spurs will host the New York Knicks in a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals, marking the Knicks’ first return to the championship round since that series 27 years ago. That matchup also served as the launching point for the Spurs’ dynasty.
The Finals begin Wednesday night, and San Antonio will look to capture another championship in its first NBA Finals appearance since Gregg Popovich stepped down as head coach.
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On the other side, the Knicks are finally back on the NBA’s biggest stage after decades of frustration. Their last Finals appearance ended against the Spurs at the beginning of San Antonio’s dynasty. This time, New York hopes to rewrite history and perhaps begin a championship run of its own.
May 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) holds the NBA Western Conference Finals trophy after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in game seven of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Knicks fans are known for traveling well. Some may consider making the trip to San Antonio after seeing the staggering ticket prices in New York.
As soon as the Knicks completed their sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers, demand for NBA Finals tickets surged. Reports indicated that some transactions for Game 3 at Madison Square Garden already exceeded $30,000 just to get through the doors. Courtside seats climbed past $300,000 on the resale market.
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On Wednesday, the Spurs will welcome both the Knicks and their fans to San Antonio. While getting into Game 1 still requires a significant investment, prices are considerably lower than those in New York.
May 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) lifts the 2026 Eastern Conference trophy with teammates after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
According to Ticketmaster’s resale marketplace, the cheapest tickets for Game 1 at Frost Bank Center start at $1,097.18 per seat.
Of course, those tickets come with a view from the upper deck. Fans looking to sit closer to the action will need much deeper pockets. Courtside Club seats currently start at roughly $23,000 per ticket. It may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but those premium seats remain out of reach for most fans.
Compared to the early resale prices in New York, where some pairs of tickets were selling for more than $30,000, San Antonio almost looks like a bargain. Still, it’s a steep price to pay to watch Game 1 in person.
Would you pay those prices for the chance to watch your team compete in the NBA Finals?