How to Get Cheap 2026 NBA Finals Tickets | Knicks vs. Spurs

The 2026 NBA Finals are set: the New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs in a best-of-seven series beginning Wednesday, June 3, at Frost Bank Center. It’s the Knicks’ first Finals appearance since 1999, and the Spurs’ first since 2014, and ticket demand reflects it.

Whether you want to see Jalen Brunson and the Knicks at Madison Square Garden or watch Victor Wembanyama at Frost Bank Center, we’ll break down how to find the cheapest NBA Finals tickets available, where prices are lowest, and why TickPick’s no-fee pricing can save you hundreds of dollars compared to our major competitors.

 

When are the NBA Finals?

The 2026 NBA Finals begin Wednesday, June 3, and can run as late as Friday, June 19, if the series goes to seven games.

All games air on ABC at 8:30 PM ET (7:30 PM ET for San Antonio home games). The Spurs have home-court advantage after finishing the regular season 62-20.

When Do NBA Finals Tickets Go On Sale?

NBA Finals 2026 tickets are on sale now, and you’ll get the best prices on the secondary marketplace on TickPick.

There’s still some time to try and secure your NBA Finals tickets before they end up on the secondary market. The best way to do this is to check your team’s website, which should have the most up-to-date information on how to get Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals tickets at face value, including on-sale times.

How to Get Cheap NBA Finals Tickets

At TickPick, there are no hidden fees on any NBA Finals ticket, and the price you see is the price you pay. That alone saves you 15-25% compared to StubHub, Vivid Seats, or SeatGeek, which add service fees on top of the listed price. For a $1,000 NBA Finals ticket, that’s $150-$250 in savings.

Here are the best strategies for finding cheap NBA Finals tickets this year:

Buy San Antonio games over New York games. Frost Bank Center games start under $1,000, while Madison Square Garden games start above $3,600. If you can travel to San Antonio, you’ll save thousands per ticket.

Target Games 1 and 2. Early-series games always carry lower demand than potential clinching games. Game 1 (June 3) currently starts at $942, the cheapest NBA Finals get-in price available.

Use TickPick’s “Best Deal” filter. This scores every listing by value so you can quickly find underpriced tickets without manually comparing hundreds of listings.

Monitor prices with Track Event. Use TickPick’s mobile app to set price alerts. Prices often dip 24-48 hours before tip-off as sellers try to move remaining inventory.

Buy now for MSG games. Unlike San Antonio games, Knicks NBA Finals tickets at Madison Square Garden are likely to increase as Game 3 approaches. MSG hasn’t hosted a Finals game since 1999, so demand will only grow.

What Teams are in the NBA Finals?

The New York Knicks represent the Eastern Conference after winning the ECF, returning to the Finals for the first time in 27 years. Led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby, the Knicks finished 53-29 in the regular season and have been dominant through the playoffs.

The San Antonio Spurs represent the Western Conference after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in a dramatic seven-game series. Victor Wembanyama, named Western Conference Finals MVP, has been the story of the 2026 postseason. The Spurs finished with the NBA’s best record at 62-20 and are looking to add a sixth championship banner — their first since 2014.

This is a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals, when San Antonio beat New York in five games for the franchise’s first title.

How Much are NBA Finals Tickets?

NBA Finals ticket prices vary significantly by game and venue. Here’s the current pricing breakdown on TickPick:

Game	Date	Venue	Get-In Price
Game 1	Wed, June 3	Frost Bank Center, San Antonio	From $942
Game 2	Fri, June 5	Frost Bank Center, San Antonio	From $1,225
Game 3	Mon, June 8	Madison Square Garden, New York	From $4,115
Game 4	Wed, June 10	Madison Square Garden, New York	From $3,680
Game 5*	Sat, June 13	Frost Bank Center, San Antonio	From $1,577
Game 6*	Tue, June 16	Madison Square Garden, New York	From $5,244
Game 7*	Fri, June 19	Frost Bank Center, San Antonio	From $3,787

*If necessary

The average NBA Finals ticket on TickPick is running around $2,800. Floor seats and courtside at MSG can exceed $100,000 for high-demand games. All TickPick prices are all-in with no hidden fees.

Where Are the 2026 NBA Finals Being Played?

The 2026 NBA Finals alternates between two iconic venues:

Frost Bank Center — San Antonio, TX (Games 1, 2, 5, 7) Home of the Spurs, Frost Bank Center seats approximately 18,500 for basketball. It’s hosting NBA Finals games for the first time since 2014, when San Antonio defeated the Miami Heat to win its fifth championship.

Madison Square Garden — New York, NY (Games 3, 4, 6) The World’s Most Famous Arena seats approximately 19,800 for basketball and hasn’t hosted an NBA Finals game since 1999. Knicks home games carry the highest prices of the series due to the venue’s history and the New York market premium.

View full Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals schedule

Knicks NBA Finals Tickets

The Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since the 1998-99 season, and Madison Square Garden is going to be electric. Knicks NBA Finals tickets at MSG are the most expensive of the series, starting at $3,680 for Game 4 and climbing above $5,200 for a potential Game 6 clincher.

For Knicks fans on a budget, consider attending Games 1 or 2 in San Antonio, where you can see Brunson, Towns, and the Knicks compete for a championship starting under $1,000.

Spurs NBA Finals Tickets

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are back in the Finals for the first time since the Tim Duncan era. Spurs NBA Finals tickets at Frost Bank Center offer the best value in this series — Game 1 starts at just $942, making San Antonio the most affordable way to watch the 2026 NBA Finals live.

The Spurs have home-court advantage with the NBA’s best regular-season record (62-20), and Wembanyama’s WCF MVP performance against the Thunder has San Antonio buzzing. If this series goes seven, Game 7 in San Antonio is currently priced from $3,787.

NBA Finals Seating Charts

NBA fans looking to buy tickets to the NBA Finals can refer to our interactive seating charts, which show team bench locations, best seats, and more.

You can find the San Antonio Spurs Frost Bank Center seating chart here.

If you’re looking to attend an NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden, our Knicks MSG seating chart is here.

How to Get Sold-Out NBA Finals Tickets

If you couldn’t secure tickets through any presales or general sales for the NBA Finals, don’t worry. Tickets are available on TickPick, though they won’t be at face value.

When a significant event as important as the NBA Finals comes around, market prices are anticipated to be high, but that doesn’t mean that good deals can’t be had.

NBA Finals FAQS

When do NBA Finals tickets go on sale?

NBA Finals tickets go on sale as soon as the Eastern and Western Conference Finals commence in late May or early June.

Can I buy tickets before the teams are known?

NBA Finals tickets don’t go on sale to the general public by teams until their teams clinch a spot in the Finals. NBA season ticket holders do get presale access to NBA Finals games.

Can I transfer NBA Finals tickets to someone else?

You absolutely can transfer NBA Finals tickets to another fan, and that’s the primary delivery method for all NBA Finals tickets sold on secondary ticket marketplaces, including the primary seller, Ticketmaster.

Are tickets refundable?

There are no refund options for NBA Finals tickets.

Are mobile tickets accepted?

The vast majority, if not all, of NBA Finals tickets will be mobile-only, so you’ll want to ensure you have accepted your ticket transfer and have your tickets pulled up on your phone before heading into the arena.

Do prices drop before tip-off?

Ticket prices for the NBA Finals typically drop just before game time, especially after tip-off, but this depends heavily on how much inventory remains.

You can use TickPick’s Track Event feature in our mobile app to monitor ticket availability and help you determine the best time to buy.

How much are NBA Finals tickets in 2026?

The cheapest 2026 NBA Finals tickets start at $942 for Game 1 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Madison Square Garden games start at above $3,600. All prices on TickPick are all-in with no hidden fees.

Where are the 2026 NBA Finals being played?

Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 are at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Games 3, 4, and 6 are at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Are NBA Finals tickets cheaper in San Antonio or New York?

San Antonio games are significantly cheaper. Frost Bank Center games start under $1,000, while MSG games start above $3,600. For fans looking for affordable NBA Finals tickets, San Antonio is the clear choice.

What time do the NBA Finals games start?

San Antonio home games tip off at 7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT. New York home games tip off at 8:30 PM ET. All games air on ABC.

Is there a fee to buy NBA Finals tickets on TickPick?

No. TickPick is the only major ticket marketplace with no hidden fees. The price you see is the price you pay: no service fees, no order processing fees, no facility charges added at checkout.

NBA Finals Schedule

You can find the entire 2026 NBA Finals schedule with tickets below.