President Trump will attend NBA Finals Game 3
Pakinomist’ Kayleigh McEnany reports on President Donald Trump’s plans to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals in New York City. Trump, a lifelong Knicks fan, was personally invited by NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who expressed excitement about the president’s participation and highlighted shared interests. The segment also notes President Trump’s presence at several major sporting events during his tenure and his plans to host a UFC fight at the White House on June 14.
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The first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden this millennium has the potential to be the hottest ticket ever.
The New York Knicks are aiming for their first title in 53 years and will host Game 3 of the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 on Monday.
Knicks games are always an expensive ticket, but this one trumps everything.
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Fans react at a watch party inside Madison Square Garden in New York City during Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs on June 3, 2026. The Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 and are seeking their first championship since 1973. (Adam Gray/Getty Images)
At the time of publication, SeatGeek’s current purchase price was $9,990 to sit in the nosebleed — there were only two listings under $10,000. StubHub’s cheapest 100-level ticket was $13,115.
It is by far the most expensive NBA game ever.
According to the New York Post, citing additional information from SeatGeek, the average ticket price of $7,149 for Madison Square Garden games during this finale (Games 3, 4 and 6) has broken the record of $1,965 set in 2024 in Dallas.
The court is seen prior to Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs as fans arrive at Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 3, 2026. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP)
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Only Super Bowl LVIII in 2024 between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers had a higher average price ($10,497) than the Knicks’ home games in this series.
President Donald Trump said he will attend Monday’s game.
The Knicks won Game 1 on the road in San Antonio, causing a huge price increase as Finals fever became even more real than it already was.
So if the Knicks can take Game 2 on the road and come home with a 2-0 series lead, prices could rise even more.
A Nike Basketball digital billboard featuring New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson displays “This Train is Not Stopping” outside Madison Square Garden in New York on May 31, 2026. The Knicks are the 2026 Eastern Conference champions and are playing in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. (Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire)
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