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76ers-Knicks tickets reach record prices for season opener at MSG

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:43 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

76ers-Knicks tickets reach record prices for season opener at MSG

Summary

Tickets for the Philadelphia 76ers' season opener against the New York Knicks are nearing record prices ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Scheduled for October 20 at Madison Square Garden, the game will feature the Knicks raising their first championship banner since 1973. The cheapest tickets are listed around $1,881 across various resale platforms. The significant price surge is attributed to the 76ers' roster changes, including the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to a team that already includes Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Interest extends beyond the opener, with prices for the Sixers' home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers also rising sharply. Season ticket pricing details are pending, indicating sustained demand for Sixers games.

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Key Details

•76ers season opener at Knicks on October 20 at MSG
•Cheapest tickets listed at around $1,881
•LeBron James joins the 76ers, boosting ticket demand
•Knicks to unveil championship banner from 1973
•Prices for other Sixers games also on the rise

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8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Why are 76ers games so expensive? Sixers-Knicks tickets set to break NBA record

What they're saying

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Philadelphia 76ers tickets are already reaching extraordinary prices ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, with their opening-night clash against the New York Knicks reportedly nearing a record for the most expensive NBA season opener. The Knicks will host Philadelphia at Madison Square Garden on October 20, with the defending champions set to raise their first NBA title banner since 1973.
— Yahoo Sports

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