How much do NBA Finals tickets cost? Here are the most expensive, cheapest seats for Knicks vs. Spurs Game 3

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When the New York Knicks take the court for Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs, it will be the NBA Finals' long-awaited return to Madison Square Garden.

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The last time MSG hosted an NBA Finals game, the Spurs won their first title over New York in 1995, securing the championship with a Game 5 victory. Now, the Knicks have turned the tables on San Antonio by taking a 2-0 lead back to New York in hopes of winning the next two games.

As the Knicks look to end a 53-year NBA championship drought, New York fans will undoubtedly be loud inside MSG. However, these tickets are understandably coveted amongst New Yorkers, to the point where the prices have gotten out of hand.

Here's a look at the most and least expensive ticket prices for Game 3.

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How much do NBA tickets cost?

Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs is a hot commodity, as tickets are among the most expensive in NBA Finals history. Knicks tickets are usually among the priciest in the league, and with New York back in the Finals for the first time since 1999, it's no surprise that the cost to get into Madison Square Garden on Monday night is supremely high.

To just get in the door at Madison Square Garden, fans will have to spend almost tens of thousands of dollars. In the end, it will probably be one of the most expensive games in NBA history.

Most expensive Game 3 tickets

According to StubHub, the most expensive ticket currently on sale is going for over $330,000 for seats located courstside in near mid-court. The site also has tickets on sale for over $297,000 in a similar area.

Besides those two listings, the most expensive tickets on StubHub are currently around $95,000, but the next-highest listing drops down to the around $73,000.

The ABC broadcast reported the most expensive ticket sold was more than $65,000.

Cheapest Game 3 tickets

As the game approaches, tickets on StubHub have continued to fall a bit, as the cheapest tickets are now just over $4,000. That may seem like a lot, but it is down almost half of where the number was just a day ago.

Per Vivid Seats, the cheapest ticket ahead of tip-off was $4,749.

Ticket prices will likely continue to fall as tip-off gets closer, but the tickets will still be among the most expensive in sports history,

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Average NBA Finals ticket price

The average price of an NBA Finals game usually depends on a variety of factors, including which teams are participating. In 2024, when the Boston Celtics played the Dallas Mavericks, the average ticket price was between $1,500-2,000, while the average ticket price in the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers was just over $1,000.

This year, since the Knicks are involved, the average ticket price has a chance to be the most expensive in NBA Finals history.

Per Vivid Seats, the average ticket price for Game 3 at Madison Square Garden was $7,683.

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