Knicks fans report frustrations with Game 3 ticket sales process
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Game 3 tickets for the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden were released for sale, with only 550 tickets available. The high demand caused frustration among Knicks fans, many of whom waited in line for hours, only for tickets to sell out in under six minutes. Several fans were placed deep in the virtual queue, exceeding 500, leading to widespread disappointment. The Knicks have implemented a strict no-bag policy along with TSA-style screenings for attendees, coinciding with a high-profile guest at the game. Fans may face additional restrictions and long waits as they attempt to secure tickets for future releases.
- •550 Game 3 tickets sold out in 5 minutes and 40 seconds.
- •Over 1 million fans were in the Ticketmaster queue.
- •Tickets priced upwards of $2,000.
- •Strict security measures to be enforced due to a high-profile attendee.
- •Subsequent batches of tickets to be released in waves.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Game 3 ticket release leads to frustration for Knicks fans
"550 Game 3 tickets for the NBA Finals were released for sale and Knicks fans found trying to buy a frustrating experience.
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