New Yorkers find cheaper Finals game in San Antonio than Madison Square Garden

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

New Yorkers find cheaper Finals game in San Antonio than Madison Square Garden
Summary

A CNN report indicates that New Yorkers would save money by flying to San Antonio for NBA Finals games instead of attending at Madison Square Garden. The analysis shows that attending games in San Antonio could cost around $3,100 for two games, including airfare and hotel, compared to nearly $4,000 for a single game in New York. This financial discrepancy arises from the high ticket prices for the series between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Data has shown that a significant portion of Game 2 ticket sales in San Antonio comes from New York buyers, reflecting this trend.

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  • New Yorkers could pay $3,100 for two games in San Antonio.
  • Tickets in New York cost nearly $4,000 for one game.
  • Knicks are facing the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals.
  • 30% of tickets sold for Game 2 in San Antonio are to New Yorkers.
  • CNN segment analyzed the comparative costs for fans.
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  • 5:52 PMYahoo SportsFlying to San Antonio to Go to a Finals Game Would Be Cheaper for New Yorkers than a Game at Madison Square Garden, CNN Finds
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A CNN segment revealed that New Yorkers would save money by flying to San Antonio to go to an NBA Finals game over going to a game at Madison Square Garden.

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