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 collection.
“The anticipation for Recreation 6 at Madison Sq. Backyard is at an all-time excessive with demand reaching document 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 power inside MSG will probably be nothing wanting electrical,” added Leyden, who disclosed to the media outlet that the ticket seat is situated close to mid-court on the decrease degree.
Highest Asking Value For Knicks-Celtics Ticket Was $23,000
In response to Vivid Seats, the common value for a Recreation 6 ticket bought is $1,229, with the bottom asking value within the $600 vary for the nosebleeds. The very best asking value on the location 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 making an attempt to clinch a spot within the convention finals,” stated a Vivid Seats spokesperson.
As for Gametime, the highest asking value on the cell ticket market is $21,000, a seat within the Delta Sky Membership of MSG. These seats embrace an in-seat waiter service and complimentary meals and drinks.
Final week, the common 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 bought for as low cost as $613 on Vivid Seats for Recreation 4. The most cost effective ticket on TickPick was additionally $795.
The typical resale value on Could 2 was $767 for Recreation 3 and $545 for Recreation 4. On Friday, Could 9, the most cost effective seats accessible have been from SeatGeek for $621.
TickPick introduced on X final Thursday, when its lowest get-in value was $706, that it was the most costly Knicks ticket on document. The most costly ticket accessible was price $54,541.
