$5K to see history: Knicks final ticket frenzy breaks the bank

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTicket prices for the New York Knicks' first NBA Finals game in 27 years at Madison Square Garden have surged, with the cheapest seats for Game 3 nearing $4,000 and potential Game 6 tickets exceeding $4,000 and potential Game6 tickets exceeding $5,300. These exorbitant prices surpass those of the last two Super Bowls, indicating an unprecedented demand for the Knicks' return to the championship stage. The high demand is attributed to the team's long-awaited Finals appearance, efforts to prevent ticket reselling, and excitement surrounding rising star Victor Wembanyama. Conversely, ticket prices for games in San Antonio have dropped by nearly 50% after an initial frenzy, partly because high travel costs are deterring Knicks fans. Donald Trump, a known Knicks fan, has indicated he might attend a game after receiving an invitation from team owner James Dolan. In fullKnicks finals ticket prices blow past the Super Bowl as Madison Square Garden goes into full-blown maniaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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