The New York Knicks‘ season is starting with sticker shock.
Tickets for the Knicks’ season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden are soaring, with prices already rivaling marquee rivalry games and even some playoff dates.
The surge reflects a perfect storm as the Knicks enter the season with heightened expectations after winning the 2025–2026 season championship, LeBron James’ arrival in Philadelphia reshaping the Eastern Conference landscape and the rarity of a high‑profile matchup anchoring opening weekend.
Ahead of the season opener, here’s how much it costs to attend the highly anticipated matchup:
When and where is the opener?
The Knicks host the 76ers on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at Madison Square Garden, marking New York’s first game of the 2026–2027 season and one of the headline matchups on the NBA’s opening slate.
How much does it cost to attend the Knicks–76ers opener?
The get‑in price for the high‑profile game is $1,845 per ticket, which secures a seat in the 400s section, according to TickPick, Seat Geek and StubHub. For just $40 more, fans can move up to the 200s but the climb gets steep from there.
A spot in the 100s section will cost upward of $2,700, with tickets ranging all the way to $9,283 depending on proximity to the court.
And if you want to feel the energy from the Knicks’ iconic celebrity row? That’ll cost a premium. Courtside seats are listed between $34,000 and $166,000 apiece.
Tickets for the game are not on sale through the Knicks website yet. The listings circulating right now are all from secondary‑market resale sites.
Is the Knicks–76ers season tip‑off game the most expensive opening game in NBA history?
According to TickPick, the Oct. 20 matchup between the Knicks and 76ers is the most expensive season‑opening game ever, setting a new high watermark for NBA opening‑night ticket prices.
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