Get-in price for Knicks’ Opening Night vs. 76ers makes NBA history

Good luck finding seats for the New York Knicks' Opening Night game against the Philadelphia 76ers, as ticket prices have reached an all-time high and shattered NBA records. According to The Athletic, the average get-in price for the season opener is an astounding $1,894 on TickPick, with many tickets commanding a price tag of over $5,000. The get-in price holds the distinction of being the highest average price ever recorded for an NBA regular season game.

Attending the Opening Night game offers fans the unique opportunity to witness the championship banner raise and ring ceremony firsthand, further adding to the excitement. However, the high demand can be attributed to the Knicks' first championship in 53 years, a milestone that has fueled the frenzy surrounding the event.

New York is a major NBA market, and the 76ers, bolstered by the addition of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, also demand high get-in prices. While the Knicks lead the league at a median get-in price of $226 at Madison Square Garden, the Sixers boast the highest median get-in price for road games, with fans eager to see James play.

Other iconic franchises, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Toronto Raptors, and San Antonio Spurs, also have high median get-in prices.

In contrast, some games are more affordable to attend, such as those of the Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets, with median get-in prices as low as $19.50. The Knicks and 76ers will face off at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 20, with the game attracting a raucous crowd. In the playoffs, the Knicks previously swept the Sixers to reach the NBA Finals. The 76ers recently added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in an attempt to dethrone the Knicks from their championship status.