Why are NBA tickets so expensive? The Knicks, Lakers and Celtics
Most NBA tickets are not expensive: a typical game starts at $36 with fees. A few teams pull the headlines. The New York Knicks start at $231, about 6.4 times the league price.
The Knicks, Lakers and Celtics
After the Knicks come the Celtics ($91), Lakers ($91), 76ers ($85) and Timberwolves ($78). The middle listed price tells the same story: $448 for a Knicks game against $149 league wide.
Where NBA tickets stay cheap
At the other end, the Grizzlies ($15), Pelicans ($17) and Hornets ($17) start under $20 on a typical night. The visitor matters too: see which opponents raise NBA ticket prices.
Priciest NBA home games, by team
| # | Team | Home games | Typical lowest | Typical middle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Knicks | 35 | $448 | |
| 2 | Boston Celtics | 35 | $225 | |
| 3 | Los Angeles Lakers | 34 | $306 | |
| 4 | Philadelphia 76ers | 35 | $332 | |
| 5 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 35 | $196 | |
| 6 | Golden State Warriors | 34 | $270 | |
| 7 | San Antonio Spurs | 33 | $181 | |
| 8 | Miami Heat | 36 | $154 |
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