The 2022 NBA Finals are set, with the Warriors taking on the Celtics after the conclusion of the Eastern Conference Finals.
With the matchup decided, fans will now begin — if they haven't already started — clamoring for tickets to get into the Chase Center or TD Garden to watch the games.
Whether you're a fan of either team, a San Francisco local or a Boston local, the process of hunting down tickets can be difficult. The Sporting News can help with the search for the best way to purchase tickets.
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Looking to buy tickets for the NBA Finals? Here's a look at how much it will cost to watch the Warriors play the Celtics.
How much are NBA Finals tickets in 2022?
Tickets for the 2022 NBA Finals certainly aren't cheap. TicketSmarter says tickets can run anywhere from $696 to $24,716. For games in San Francisco, fans can expect to pay, on average, $3,249. Fans looking for tickets in Boston can expect to pay $2,862 on average.
These prices are quite a bit more on average than tickets available in past NBA Finals. According to TicketSmarter, tickets for the NBA Finals from 2017-19 never ranged above $2,300.
| Year | Arena | City | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Oracle Arena | Oakland | $1,402.76 |
| 2019 | Scotiabank Arena | Toronto | $2,202.48 |
| 2018 | Oracle Arena | Oakland | $1,494.78 |
| 2018 | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse | Cleveland | $963.74 |
| 2017 | Oracle Arena | Oakland | $1,195.41 |
| 2017 | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse | Cleveland | $1,228.73 |
Game 1
The cheapest ticket that can be found for Chase Center is $800 per seat, according to TicketSmarter. The most expensive tickets available are $16,852, with the average price at $2,353.
Game 2
Tickets for the second game of the NBA Finals can be found for as little as $856 for upper-level seats at the Chase Center, per TicketSmarter. The most expensive seats cost $20,222. The average price is listed as $2,685.
Game 3
The first game in Boston will cost fans at least $814 but the price could run as high as $15,750, according to TicketSmarter. The average ticket price is $2,361.
Game 4
Tickets for the second game in Boston are more expensive because the game is the first potential series clincher. TicketSmarter lists the starting price as low as $961 but as expensive as $15,750. The average price is $2,532.
Game 5
Should there be a Game 5 in San Francisco, ticket prices will continue to run high. TicketSmarter lists the average available price as $3,655, the cheapest at $1,049 and the most expensive at $24,716.
Game 6
Tickets for a potential final matchup in Boston currently start as low as $1,286 and go as high as $17,814, according to TicketSmarter. The average price is $3,564.
Game 7
Everybody wants to be in the arena for Game 7, and that's reflected in the prices to get into the Chase Center. TicketSmarter says the cheapest available tickets for the game are $1,391 and the most expensive ones list for $11,870. The average ticket price is $4,267.
Most expensive NBA Finals tickets for Warriors vs. Celtics
| Website | Price |
|---|---|
| TicketSmarter | $24,716 |
| Seatgeek | $80,879 |
| Vivid Seats | $66,203 |
| StubHub | $75,000 |
Cheapest NBA Finals tickets for Warriors vs. Celtics
| Website | Price |
|---|---|
| TicketSmarter | $800 |
| Seatgeek | $822 |
| Vivid Seats | $615 |
| StubHub | $705 |
