Spurs bar Knicks fans from attending NBA Finals Game 5 in San Antonio
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Knicks fans were barred from attending Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio due to a 150-mile residency rule. New York Governor Cathy Hochul criticized the restriction, stating it unfairly canceled tickets purchased by fans who planned to travel. The Spurs defended the rule, claiming it prioritizes local ticket buyers. City Council Speaker Julie Menin also expressed concerns about consumer protection violations. Despite the controversy, the Spurs noted strong Knicks fan attendance in earlier playoff games.
- •Game 5 takes place on June 13 at Frost Bank Center.
- •Residency rule restricts entry to fans within 150 miles of the stadium.
- •Governor Hochul condemned the ticket cancellations on social media.
- •Spurs maintain that the rule has been in effect throughout the playoffs.
- •Strong Knicks fan presence noted at earlier games in San Antonio.
- 8:39 PMNBC News — Foul play: N.Y. Gov. Hochul blasts Spurs and Ticketmaster for blocking Knicks fans from Finals - NBC News
- 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs bar Knicks fans from watching NBA Finals Game 5 clincher at San Antonio stadium; Hochul cries foul
"Scores of Knicks fans hoping to watch their team win the NBA Finals in person in San Antonio on Saturday will be barred from entering the stadium because of a residency rule that has New York Gov. Cathy Hochul crying foul. The Frost Bank Center’s and Ticketmaster’s announcement that went viral online in the hours leading to Game 5 said the event “will be restricted to customers residing within ...
"New York Gov. Kathy Hochul slammed Ticketmaster and the San Antonio Spurs for barring fans who live outside the San Antonio area from purchasing tickets to Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
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External links- NBC NewsJun 13, 2026, 8:39 PMFoul play: N.Y. Gov. Hochul blasts Spurs and Ticketmaster for blocking Knicks fans from Finals - NBC News
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul slammed Ticketmaster and the San Antonio Spurs for barring fans who live outside the San Antonio area from purchasing tickets to Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 5:26 PMSpurs bar Knicks fans from watching NBA Finals Game 5 clincher at San Antonio stadium; Hochul cries foul
Scores of Knicks fans hoping to watch their team win the NBA Finals in person in San Antonio on Saturday will be barred from entering the stadium because of a residency rule that has New York Gov. Cathy Hochul crying foul. The Frost Bank Center’s and Ticketmaster’s announcement that went viral online in the hours leading to Game 5 said the event “will be restricted to customers residing within ...
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