Knicks pause ticket sales after pricing error ahead of season opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The New York Knicks announced a pause on individual ticket sales due to a pricing error that resulted in excessively high ticket prices. The team revealed that the cheapest ticket for their Oct. 20 season opener against Philadelphia was erroneously listed at over $1,000. In a statement, Madison Square Garden Sports indicated that they will revert to last year’s prices with a nominal increase of 12%. Fans who purchased tickets at the incorrect prices will receive refunds for the difference. The price adjustment follows the team’s recent championship win, which typically leads to higher ticket costs.
- •Knicks paused ticket sales due to an internal pricing error.
- •Lowest ticket price for Oct. 20 opener was mistakenly over $1,000.
- •Team plans to roll back to last year's prices plus 12% increase.
- •Fans will be refunded the price difference for tickets already purchased.
- •The Knicks are celebrating their first championship since 1973.
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks pause ticket sales after error caused them to be listed at prices too high
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks suspend ticket sales, refund fans after error led to massive increase: 'Our intention was never to overcharge'
"The New York Knicks said Thursday they are pausing ticket sales after an error caused them to be listed for amounts that were too high. There is generally a ticket increase after seasons when the Knicks made the playoffs. Owner James Dolan has not raised them when the team does not.
"An "internal error" reportedly led to the Knicks posting higher-than-expected ticket prices.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 5:19 PMKnicks pause ticket sales after error caused them to be listed at prices too high
The New York Knicks said Thursday they are pausing ticket sales after an error caused them to be listed for amounts that were too high. There is generally a ticket increase after seasons when the Knicks made the playoffs. Owner James Dolan has not raised them when the team does not.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 5:11 PMKnicks suspend ticket sales, refund fans after error led to massive increase: 'Our intention was never to overcharge'
An "internal error" reportedly led to the Knicks posting higher-than-expected ticket prices.
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