3EP96F2 New York Knicks fans celebrate after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
A family trip to an NBA game can cost far more in one city than another. Tickets are the biggest expense, but food, drinks and parking add to the bill, while local incomes affect how affordable that outing feels.
We wanted to find out where families face the highest and lowest costs, where a game is easiest and hardest for local families to afford, and how ticket prices have changed since last season.
The Knicks (unsurprisingly?) come out as the most expensive team. Despite their success last season, traders aren't backing NY to repeat this year – the Knicks are currently at 13% in the title odds on Polymarket.
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Gautham is a Senior Data and Research Specialist at The Action Network, where he leads the development of data-driven stories across sports, travel, lifestyle, and entertainment. His work blends in-depth research with cultural relevance, always aiming to spark conversation and inform readers with compelling, data-backed narratives.
Gautham enjoys exploring new methods of gathering authentic data to drive meaningful media stories. When he’s not diving into stats or headlines, you’ll probably find him deep in a Netflix binge, ideally with some spicy snacks in hand and a new docuseries queued up.
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