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Knicks and Spurs set for NBA Finals with high ticket prices

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:46 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Knicks and Spurs set for NBA Finals with high ticket prices

Summary

The NBA Finals feature a rematch between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, kicking off Wednesday night in San Antonio. This marks the Knicks' first Finals appearance since 1999, after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers to secure their spot. Tickets for Game 1 are significantly lower than those in New York, with prices starting at $1,097.18 on the resale market. However, courtside seats remain at a premium, starting around $23,000. Fans are eager to see if New York can turn the tide from their previous loss to San Antonio in the 1999 Finals.

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Status Watch

•NBA Finals begin Wednesday night in San Antonio.
•Knicks last appeared in the Finals in 1999 against the Spurs.
•Game 1 tickets start at $1,097.18, courtside at $23,000.
•Knicks swept the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
•Spurs aim for success in their first Finals since Gregg Popovich stepped down.

Latest Updates

10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks Record Ticket Demand Nears $5,000 Average Price Tag For NBA Finals
12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks-Spurs game one NBA Finals ticket prices are stunning
4:09 AMBleacher Report — Updated NBA Finals Ticket Prices for Spurs vs. Knicks After Thunder Eliminated in Game 7 of WCF - Bleacher Report

What they're saying

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The NBA Finals are set to party like it’s 1999. The San Antonio Spurs will host the New York Knicks in a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals, marking the Knicks’ first return to the championship round since that series…
— Yahoo Sports

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Game 3 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs is currently the most expensive NBA Finals game on record for TickPick, with an average purchase price at $4,990.
— Yahoo Sports