Knicks’ Game 3 MSG ticket prices vs. Celtics skyrocket into 4 figures

Madison Square Garden isn’t just the Mecca of Basketball right now—it’s a marketplace of madness. As the New York Knicks head into Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics with a shocking 2-0 lead, ticket prices are blowing past the thousand-dollar mark, per TMZ. It’s officially become the hottest seat in all of sports.

The team’s back-to-back comeback wins have left the city buzzing and ticket platforms scrambling to keep up with surging demand. After trailing by 20 points in both Games 1 and 2, the Knicks pulled off playoff history, becoming the first team ever to erase that kind of deficit in consecutive postseason matchups. With New York stealing both games in Boston, all eyes now turn to Manhattan—and fans are paying dearly for a chance to be there.

According to Vivid Seats, ticket prices have jumped 56% since the end of Game 2, with the average seat now running $1,530. Before the Knicks’ second stunner, that average sat at $982. SeatGeek also confirmed the spike, saying their listings climbed 59%, with average prices now hovering around $1,303. Those figures don’t just break the ceiling—they shatter MSG’s high for the entire season, topping even the Knicks-Lakers regular season showdown that averaged $636 per ticket.

The city’s energy fuels the frenzy

Knicks fans have waited decades for this kind of hope, and they’re pouring everything into this moment. From Karl-Anthony Towns stepping up as a two-way threat to Jalen Brunson’s consistent leadership, the team’s grit is mirroring the city’s attitude—and it’s resonating.

“Knicks fans are showing up big time,” said Chris Leyden, SeatGeek’s Director of Category Marketing. “After both Game 1 and Game 2 wins, we saw demand for tickets skyrocket, getting close to what we usually see for the Finals.”

With MSG expected to be deafening, the city feels ready to burst. It’s not just playoff basketball anymore—it’s a cultural moment.