NBA Finals ticket prices at Madison Square Garden reach several thousand dollars
The cheapest available tickets for Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden are listed between $7,000 and $10,000 on secondary markets. New York Knicks player Josh Hart said the prices prevent many longtime fans from attending.
Fox NewsJosh Hart told reporters before Game 3 that the cheapest secondary-market tickets cost $7,000 to $8,000. "I kind of wish the ticket prices weren’t as crazy as they are," he said. "I feel like a lot of people who have been waiting for this moment for a very long time unfortunately aren’t able to get into the building."
attendance Secondary-market prices reached as high as $10,000 over the weekend after the Knicks won Game 2 by a score of 105-104. As of Sunday night, the lowest listed price stood at $10,097 and the highest at $110,964, according to Gametime data cited in the report.
The Knicks issued a statement advising fans to arrive approximately two hours before tip-off because of enhanced security screening. The measures include restrictions on items allowed inside the arena.
attendance President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend Game 3.
He told reporters on Air Force One on Friday that people unable to buy tickets could watch the game on television. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said it is "frustrating" that many fans cannot afford to attend but noted that market demand reflects the historical significance of the series for the Knicks. Game 3 is set for 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
