$3,600 for Nosebleeds? Knicks Finals Tickets Are Already Crazy Expensive.

The Knicks completed a second-round sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers and extended an 11-game winning streak while aiming for their first NBA championship since 1973. Ticket prices have kept many long-time fans out of Madison Square Garden during the playoffs, with some moving to other arenas offering cheaper options. Reported secondary-market get-in prices for New York-hosted Finals games reached several thousand dollars, including claims of the most expensive NBA tickets on record. SeatGeek listings ranged from nosebleed tickets in the thousands to extremely high prices near the team bench. Comparisons to the 1994 Finals show much higher face values for similar sections, and courtside seats were reported sold for $27,000.

"The Knicks officially wrapped up their demonstrative second-round sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, continuing their stunning 11-game winning streak as they look toward winning their first NBA championship since 1973. Exorbitant ticket prices have kept the vast majority of die-hard fans priced out of Madison Square Garden throughout the playoffs, with some decamping to rival arenas with cheaper rates - and that trend looks likely to continue through the Finals."

"Some of the first reported figures came from TickPick, an online secondary marketplace for sporting events and concerts, which stated that get-in prices for Game 3 and Game 4, which will be played in New York, were at $3,745 and $3,464 within hours of the Knicks' 130-93 victory in the Eastern Conference Finals. In a social-media post, the company said the tickets would be the "most expensive NBA tickets on record.""

"Front Office Sports reported even higher figures from TickPick for games at the storied Manhattan arena, from $3,876 for Game 3, $3,609 for Game 4, and as much as $5,022 for a potential Game 6. On ticketing-platform SeatGeek as of Tuesday afternoon, prices for Game 3 range from $3,589 for a single ticket in the nosebleeds of the Garden to as high as $192,000 to sit just behind the Knicks' team bench."

"Face Values on 1994 NBA Finals at MSG vs 2026 NBA Finals at MSG: Section 425: $35 (1994) vs. $1,725 (2026) Section 213: $60 (1994) vs. $2,127 (2026) Section 101: $125 (1994) vs. $3,392 (2026)- Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 26, 2026"

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