An NBA fan paid a staggering $20,000 for one seat at Madison Sq. Backyard to look at the New York Knicks tackle the Boston Celtics in Recreation 6 of their Jap Convention semifinal sequence.
“The anticipation for Recreation 6 at Madison Sq. Backyard is at an all-time excessive with demand reaching report ranges, making it probably the most sought-after ticket in New York proper now,” Chris Leyden, SeatGeek’s Director of Class Advertising and marketing, informed TMZ Sports activities on Friday.
“The vitality inside MSG shall be nothing wanting electrical,” added Leyden, who disclosed to the media outlet that the ticket seat is positioned close to mid-court on the decrease stage.
Highest Asking Value For Knicks-Celtics Ticket Was $23,000
In accordance with Vivid Seats, the typical worth for a Recreation 6 ticket offered is $1,229, with the bottom asking worth within the $600 vary for the nosebleeds. The very best asking worth on the positioning is a whopping $23,000 for a VIP seat.
“Followers are touring 229 miles, on common, to Madison Sq. Backyard this Friday to cheer on the Knicks attempting to clinch a spot within the convention finals,” stated a Vivid Seats spokesperson.
As for Gametime, the highest asking worth on the cellular ticket market is $21,000, a seat within the Delta Sky Membership of MSG. These seats embody an in-seat waiter service and complimentary meals and drinks.
Final week, the typical value for a Recreation 3 ticket was $1,956 and $1,716 for Recreation 4, each at MSG. The most cost effective ticket for Recreation 3 was $626 on StubHub, whereas tickets offered for as low cost as $613 on Vivid Seats for Recreation 4. The most cost effective ticket on TickPick was additionally $795.
The common resale worth on Might 2 was $767 for Recreation 3 and $545 for Recreation 4. On Friday, Might 9, the most affordable seats out there have been from SeatGeek for $621.
TickPick introduced on X final Thursday, when its lowest get-in worth was $706, that it was the most costly Knicks ticket on report. The most costly ticket out there was price $54,541.
