Overview
- The cheapest secondary‑market ticket for the Oct. 20 Knicks–76ers opener is $1,346 including fees, a 526% increase from the $215 get‑in for the 2025 opener, according to TicketIQ.
- TicketIQ’s data show the lowest listed price eased about 5% over four days from $1,417 to $1,346, underscoring that resale prices remain fluid as sellers adjust.
- The company projects average MSG get‑in prices will rise roughly 47% this season, climbing from $234 last year to about $344 for 2026‑27.
- Jesse Lawrence, TicketIQ’s CEO, said the Knicks’ championship has “reset the Knicks ticket market,” a shift driven by the team’s ring and banner ceremony and LeBron James’ debut for the visiting 76ers.
- The spike is pricing many ordinary fans out of the worst seats, pushing buyers toward official primary channels or high‑cost resale platforms and raising questions about affordability and access for marquee regular‑season games.