Knicks vs. Spurs set to clash in 2026 NBA Finals as ticket prices soar

The New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs will meet in the 2026 NBA Finals, with Game 1 scheduled for June 3 at the Frost Bank Center and the series alternating through June 19. The matchup marks the Knicks’ first Finals appearance since 1999 and the Spurs’ first title series in more than a decade, featuring rising star Victor Wembanyama.

Secondary‑market prices for Madison Square Garden tickets have surged above $4,000, with the cheapest seats listed between $3,600‑$4,100 and premium courtside tickets reported near $280,000. By contrast, Spurs home games in San Antonio are priced around $1,200‑$2,000, and the potential Game 7 in San Antonio is still listed near $3,800. Limited supply and heightened demand—especially from affluent New York fans—have driven the Knicks’ tickets to levels that exceed recent Super Bowl get‑in prices.

The Spurs earned their Finals berth by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, a loss that has spurred Thunder speculation about a blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the trade remains a rumor, the outcome of the Spurs‑Thunder series directly set the stage for the current Finals showdown.