MSG pauses Knicks ticket sales after fan backlash over prices
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Madison Square Garden Corp. announced a pause in ticket sales for the New York Knicks on September 17, 2026, due to backlash over high prices. Fans expressed outrage at face value tickets exceeding $1,000 for the regular-season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, scheduled for October 20. MSG stated it had made a mistake in its pricing structure, experiencing increases of up to 400% compared to last season. The company plans to revert to last year's prices with a small increase. Refunds will be issued to those who purchased tickets at the inflated prices.
- •MSG pauses Knicks ticket sales after pricing complaints
- •Face value tickets exceeded $1,000 for opener
- •Price increases up to 400% compared to last season
- •Ticket sales will restart at corrected prices
- •Fans will receive refunds for price differences
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — New York Knicks’ massive ticket ‘mistake’ sends prices soaring through roof
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — MSG vows to fix 'mistake in our pricing' after Knicks fans condemn ticket costs
"The Knicks are preparing to defend their NBA championship, but a ticketing mistake sent prices for their season opener against the 76ers soaring to an average of $2,500.
"New York Knicks fans looking to celebrate the team's title at the regular-season opener were stunned when they saw the price of face value tickets.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:02 PMNew York Knicks’ massive ticket ‘mistake’ sends prices soaring through roof
The Knicks are preparing to defend their NBA championship, but a ticketing mistake sent prices for their season opener against the 76ers soaring to an average of $2,500.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 7:33 PMMSG vows to fix 'mistake in our pricing' after Knicks fans condemn ticket costs
New York Knicks fans looking to celebrate the team's title at the regular-season opener were stunned when they saw the price of face value tickets.
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