Spurs restrict Knicks fans from buying tickets for NBA Finals Game 5
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Ahead of Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, the San Antonio Spurs have implemented ticket restrictions to limit New York Knicks fans at Frost Bank Center. Reports indicate that Knicks supporters had acquired a substantial number of tickets, prompting the Spurs to make tickets available solely to residents within a 150-mile radius. Those Knicks fans who had already purchased tickets may face refunds as part of this effort to secure home-court advantage. The Spurs are under pressure following a loss in Game 4, making this matchup critical for their championship hopes.
- •Spurs restrict ticket sales for Game 5 to local residents.
- •Knicks fans reportedly purchased many tickets before restrictions.
- •Some confirmed tickets for Knicks fans may be refunded.
- •Game 5 is key following Spurs' loss in Game 4.
- •Spurs looking to secure advantage at Frost Bank Center.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — San Antonio Spurs quietly ban Knicks fans from buying NBA Finals tickets
- 5:14 PMBleacher Report — Spurs Restrict NBA Finals G5 Ticket Sales to 150-Mile Radius, Retain Right to Cancel Transactions - Bleacher Report
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs preventing Knicks fans from buying tickets ahead of NBA Finals Game 5
- 5:58 AMClutchPoints — Spurs restrict out-of-state Knicks fans from buying Game 5 tickets - Yahoo Sports
"Most New York Knicks fans were priced out of attending Games 2 and 3 in Madison Square Garden, with ticket prices exceeding $10,000 on average. Now, it sounds like the Spurs are attempting to outright ban New Yorkers from purchasing tickets to Game 5 in San Antonio. Before Saturday night’s Game 5 in San Antonio,…
"The San Antonio Spurs appear determined to protect their home-court advantage ahead of a pivotal Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals. According to a report released by TMZ late Friday night, the Spurs have implemented restrictions designed to prevent…
"New York Knicks fans taking over road venues has been a major storyline throughout the playoffs, but the San Antonio Spurs are doing what they can to prevent a complete takeover of Frost Bank Center for Saturday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 6:45 PMSan Antonio Spurs quietly ban Knicks fans from buying NBA Finals tickets
Most New York Knicks fans were priced out of attending Games 2 and 3 in Madison Square Garden, with ticket prices exceeding $10,000 on average. Now, it sounds like the Spurs are attempting to outright ban New Yorkers from purchasing tickets to Game 5 in San Antonio. Before Saturday night’s Game 5 in San Antonio,…
- Bleacher ReportJun 13, 2026, 5:14 PMSpurs Restrict NBA Finals G5 Ticket Sales to 150-Mile Radius, Retain Right to Cancel Transactions - Bleacher Report
New York Knicks fans taking over road venues has been a major storyline throughout the playoffs, but the San Antonio Spurs are doing what they can to prevent a complete takeover of Frost Bank Center for Saturday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 10:45 AMSpurs preventing Knicks fans from buying tickets ahead of NBA Finals Game 5
The San Antonio Spurs appear determined to protect their home-court advantage ahead of a pivotal Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals. According to a report released by TMZ late Friday night, the Spurs have implemented restrictions designed to prevent…
- ClutchPointsJun 13, 2026, 5:58 AMSpurs restrict out-of-state Knicks fans from buying Game 5 tickets - Yahoo Sports
The Spurs are certainly taking a bold route to limiting the Knicks fans' presence at their arena ahead of Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
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