The Philadelphia 76ers' game at the New York Knicks on Oct. 20 was the league's most expensive regular-season ticket for the 2026-27 season, with a get-in price of $1,474. According to a report published Oct. 20, this matchup was one of three games opening the NBA season.
The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, are the priciest home team in the league with a median get-in price of $226 at Madison Square Garden. This is double the cost of the next highest median held by the Los Angeles Lakers at $113. The Boston Celtics rank third with a $93 median, followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves at $93.
In contrast, the Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets have the cheapest median get-in prices at $19.50. Other low-cost median tickets include the New Orleans Pelicans at $21 and the Utah Jazz at $21.50.
The 76ers, featuring LeBron James, command the largest road premium, with games carrying a median ticket-price premium of 242% compared to the typical price for the rest of a team's home slate. Philadelphia is the most expensive or tied for the most expensive visiting ticket in 25 of the 29 NBA arenas they visit.
Other notable road premiums include the San Antonio Spurs, which serve as the 76ers' priciest visiting opponent with a $223 get-in price for their March 21 game. The Knicks also provide a 91% bump for visiting teams, while the Warriors and Spurs games result in a 93% increase over typical arena ticket prices.
The high ticket prices for the Knicks include a Christmas Day rematch against the San Antonio Spurs with a $487 get-in price. The league-wide median get-in price is $43. Data used for these findings was obtained from TicketData on Oct. 19, based on an analysis of 1,194 regular season and NBA Cup games.
The top five most expensive regular season games for the upcoming season include the 76ers at the Knicks on Oct. 20, the Spurs at the Knicks on Dec. 25, the Celtics at the Knicks on March 14, the 76ers at the Knicks on Feb. 27, and the 76ers at the Raptors on Jan. 10.
