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Knicks pause ticket sales amid backlash over opening-night prices

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:13 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Knicks pause ticket sales amid backlash over opening-night prices

Summary

The New York Knicks have paused individual ticket sales following criticism from fans regarding high opening-night prices. Some upper-deck seats were listed over $1,000, prompting claims of 'shameful' pricing from fans and pundits. Madison Square Garden Sports stated there was a pricing error and plans to roll back prices to last season's levels with an average increase of 12%. Sales are expected to resume with corrected prices ahead of the banner-raising game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 20.

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By the Numbers

•Ticket sales paused due to a pricing error by Madison Square Garden Sports.
•Fans reacted to opening-night prices exceeding $1,000 for some seats.
•MSG plans to roll back prices to last season's levels plus a slight increase.
•The season opener is scheduled for October 20 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
•The Knicks won their first NBA Championship in 53 years earlier this summer.

Latest Updates

8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks Respond to Fans’ Backlash Over ‘Shameful’ Ticket Prices

What they're saying

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The Knicks responded after fans blasted eye-popping opening-night prices, with one longtime observer calling the situation “shameful.” The post Knicks Respond to Fans’ Backlash Over ‘Shameful’ Ticket Prices appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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