Celebrity couples are flocking to the NBA playoffs. Shop NBA Finals tickets now
Jessica Moore
- Celebrity power couples have been spotted at recent NBA playoff games, increasing the demand for tickets.
- The San Antonio Spurs will face the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals, starting on Wednesday, June 3.
- Tickets for Game 1 in San Antonio start at $955, with courtside seats close to the celebrities beginning at $18,764.
The NBA Finals are almost here and the league's biggest stage is quickly becoming the hottest date night destination for celeb couples.
Just ask Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet. The pair attended Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, sitting courtside in matching Knicks attire. They even celebrated on the court after New York clinched a spot in the NBA Finals.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce also got in on the action, making a courtside appearance at Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals for the Knicks and Cavaliers game. The couple, whose future wedding is on the horizon, was featured on the arena scoreboard, where Kelce fired up the crowd by chugging a beer.
With these A-list couples flocking to the games, NBA Finals tickets are the season's most coveted date-night splurges. Here's everything to know about how to get tickets to the NBA Finals.
How to buy San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks NBA Finals tickets
As of publication, the cheapest tickets to Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio are starting at $955. If you want courtside tickets, closer-to-the action tickets are available starting at $18,764.

NBA Finals 2026 schedule
As the team with the better regular-season record, the Spurs hold home-court advantage throughout the NBA Finals, hosting Games 1 and 2, as well as Games 5* and 7* if necessary. The Knicks will host Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden, with a potential Game 6* also taking place in New York.
- Game 1 in San Antonio - Wednesday, June 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $955
- Game 2 in San Antonio - Friday, June 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $1,289
- Game 3 in New York - Monday, June 8 at 8:30 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $3,846
- Game 4 in New York - Wednesday, June 10 at 8:30 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $3,967
- Game 5* in San Antonio - Saturday, June 13 at 8:30 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $1,810
- Game 6* in New York - Tuesday, June 16 at 8:30 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $4,999
- Game 7* in San Antonio - Sunday, June 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $4,024
San Antonio Spurs NBA Finals tickets
- Game 1 in San Antonio - Wednesday, June 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $955
- Game 2 in San Antonio - Friday, June 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $1,289
- Game 5* in San Antonio - Saturday, June 13 at 8:30 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $1,810
- Game 7* in San Antonio - Sunday, June 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $4,024
New York Knicks NBA Finals tickets
- Game 3 in New York - Monday, June 8 at 8:30 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $3,846
- Game 4 in New York - Wednesday, June 10 at 8:30 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $3,967
- Game 6* in New York - Tuesday, June 16 at 8:30 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $4,999
* = if necessary
Shop Knicks 2026 NBA Finals ticketsWhen do the NBA Finals start?
Game 1 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3 in San Antonio.
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