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Knicks Title Sends Resale Ticket Prices Soaring

New York's first NBA championship in 53 years has driven a surge in demand that is pricing many fans out of home games.

Overview

  • The Knicks won their first NBA title in 53 years this summer with Jalen Brunson named Finals MVP after a series win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
  • Resale listings show extreme ranges for high-profile dates with the season opener get-in prices at about $1,314 and listings up to $52,650.
  • The Christmas Day rematch with the Spurs has get-in listings starting near $556 and topping out around $60,500 on secondary sites.
  • Market metrics cited by The Athletic and reported by Bleacher Report show StubHub prices roughly 60% higher year-over-year, a 174% jump in ticket searches, and 67% of buyers are returning fans.
  • Higher resale prices are raising concerns about access for ordinary fans and could boost local revenue while increasing volatility on secondary platforms as the 2026-27 season begins in October.