The NBA Finals are here, as the Heat earned the right to face the Nuggets after winning an intense and near-historic Eastern Conference Finals.
With the matchup set in stone, tickets are now available for purchase, so those looking to get tickets will want to get their credit sorted out or maybe take out a small loan if they have to.
Why? Because attending any of the potential seven NBA Finals games will not be cheap.
Finding tickets can be difficult, and stressful, whether you're a local or flying in from out of town, so The Sporting News is here to help. We've laid out options from four of the most popular ticket-purchasing websites, including their prices from lowest to highest.
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How much are NBA Finals tickets in 2023?
The average prices for the 2023 NBA Finals vary by venue. Generally, tickets to see a game in Miami are more expensive than those in Denver.
According to TicketSmarter, the average ticket in Denver at Ball Arena is $6,886, while the average ticket in Miami at Kaseya Center is $9,420.
Arena | City | Average price for tickets |
Ball Arena | Denver, Colo. | $6,886 |
Kaseya Center | Miami, Fla. | $9,420 |
But those are just the average prices. Some ticket vendors are charging a lot more than others to gain access to any of the seven games in the series.
Below is a look at the highest, lowest and average ticket prices for each of the NBA Finals' seven games as of Thursday, June 1, per TicketSmarter. These prices are subject to change as the series progresses.
Game 1
The cheapest ticket for a Game 1 seat in Ball Arena, Denver, Colo. is $588. The most expensive ticket for a seat at the game is $3,902. The average price is $4,490.
Game 2
Game 2 is also in Denver, and the prices are only climbing higher. The cheapest ticket for a seat is $661, while the most expensive ticket is more than double the price at $10,428. The average price is $5,544.
Game 3
Game 3 will be played at Kaseya Center, Miami. Standing-room-only tickets are the cheapest available at $530, while the most expensive ticket — courtside east — is a jaw-dropping $21,076.
The average price is $10,803. Who knew you'd have to take out a loan to attend an NBA Finals game in paradise?
For this game too, parking tickets are on sale separately, and it looks like they range from $47 to $980. Might be easier to just walk if you're from or are staying in the Miami area.
Game 4
It's no surprise that Game 4 prices are pretty much exactly the same as Game 3, especially because this night is the first potential series clincher. The cheapest, again, is $530 for standing room, and the expensive courtside east seats have risen to $21,171. The average price is $10,850.
Parking starts at $56, but still reaches as high as $980.
Game 5
The "if necessary" games are even more than the guaranteed games. If you're hoping to catch the Nuggets play a third time in Denver, you'll have to dish out $959 for an upper balcony seat. If you're feeling flashy and think that Denver might win it all in five, go ahead and drop the $14,269 for the most expensive ticket courtside. The average price for entry is $7,614.
Game 6
Tickets for a potential final matchup in Miami are currently as low as, you probably guessed it, $556 for standing room only and go as high as $12,658. The average price is $6,607.
Game 7
Everyone wants a seat if there's a Game 7, and the prices prove that. The lowest price for upper balcony seats at Ball Arena has peaked at $1,134, while the highest price still doesn't come quite as close to Games 3 and 4 in Miami but is still a massive $18,660. The average price is $9,897.
Most expensive NBA Finals tickets for Heat vs. Nuggets
Website | Price |
TicketSmarter | $21,171 |
Seat Geek | $898,900 |
Vivid Seats | $879,554 |
StubHub | $81,000 |
Cheapest NBA Finals tickets for Heat vs. Nuggets
Website | Price |
TicketSmarter | $530 |
Seat Geek | $438 |
Vivid Seats | $432 |
StubHub | $469 |