The Golden State Warriors boasted the highest average ticket price in the NBA last season at $611. This was justified by the fact that the Warriors were the defending champions and their team features a superstar in Steph Curry, who is a must-watch player. Fans flock to the Chase Center and away games just to witness Curry’s pregame routine alone.
On the other end of the spectrum, the Indiana Pacers had the lowest average ticket price in the NBA last season at just $138. This small market team is currently in the midst of a rebuild, but is filled with young stars such as Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, and Myles Turner. Typically, ticket prices are cheaper for small market teams like Indiana.
Big market franchises such as the LA Lakers and New York Knicks also see expensive ticket prices, particularly for those sitting on the sidelines. These seats are frequently occupied by famous individuals, including celebrities, athletes, and internet personalities.
During the last NBA season, franchise popularity played a significant role in determining ticket prices, with successful teams like the Golden State Warriors and big market teams like the LA Lakers commanding higher prices due to star power and market size. Meanwhile, smaller-market teams like the Indiana Pacers saw lower ticket prices even with promising young talent on their roster.
