500,000 Fans Attempting To Get Tickets To Game 3 Of NBA Finals
More than 500,000 fans are attempting to get tickets to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday morning.
Game 3, set for Monday night, could be one of the rowdiest and most electric atmospheres in NBA Finals history. The Knicks, leading the Spurs, 2-0, will be returning home to Madison Square Garden on Monday evening. New York will look to take a 3-0 series lead as it attempts to win its first NBA championship since 1973.
The get-in ticket price on secondary markets is more than $7,000. However, through a "fan first" sale with Chase, some face value tickets have been made available on Sunday morning. However, there is quite the waiting line.
There are more than 500,000 fans in the waiting line for the ticket queue on Sunday morning, June 7.
It's insane.
One fan pointed out that there are more than 530,000 fans ahead of him on Sunday morning. Good luck, everyone.
Knicks announce new security measures for NBA Finals
The Knicks announced on Saturday new security measures.
"As we move closer to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, Madison Square Garden and the United States Secret Service want to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all ticket holders by sharing important security procedures that will be in place.
"A strict no-bag policy will be in effect, and fans should make every effort to limit personal items to an absolute minimum. Fans should expect enhanced security measures when entering Madison Square Garden, including TSA-style screening procedures. Guests are strongly encouraged to arrive at least two hours before tip-off to allow additional time for screening and entry. Fans are encouraged to review the complete list of prohibited items before arriving at https://www.secretservice.gov/prohibiteditems.
"There will be no storage available for prohibited items brought to the venue."
President Trump, 79, is expected to be in attendance for Monday night's game, airing on ABC.
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This story was originally published June 7, 2026 at 7:27 AM.