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LeBron's preseason debut ticket prices surge for 76ers matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:06 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

LeBron's preseason debut ticket prices surge for 76ers matchup

Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers’ preseason home debut featuring LeBron James against the Boston Celtics on October 16 has seen ticket prices rise significantly. The ‘get-in’ price is set at $165, reflecting a 142% increase over the average price of $68 for the team's regular season games last year. Following his recent signing with the 76ers, James is expected to draw increased interest, with some non-premium tickets reaching $589. Experts predict that the average ticket price for 76ers games will rise by 40% this season. The NBA is anticipated to release its full schedule for the 2026-27 season in mid-August.

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By the Numbers

•‘Get-in’ price for preseason game is $165.
•Average ticket price for regular season games was $68.
•Non-premium tickets for the game have reached $589.
•Expectations of a 40% rise in average ticket prices this season.
•NBA's 2026-27 regular season schedule to be released mid-August.

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7:06 PMYahoo Sports — ‘LeBron Effect’: 76ers Preseason Match Costs 142% More Than Last Regular Season

What they're saying

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The “get-in” price for LeBron James’ potential preseason home debut is more than double the overall average purchase price for 76ers regular season home games last season.
— Yahoo Sports

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