Even New York mayor Zohran Mamdani can’t afford tickets for the Knicks’ opening night

The Knicks will raise their first championship banner in 53 years on October 20, and one notable New Yorker has already ruled himself out of attending. Mayor Zohran Mamdani was asked by NBC New York whether he would be at…

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 3:09 AM
Even New York mayor Zohran Mamdani can’t afford tickets for the Knicks’ opening night
Key Things to Know
  • New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated he cannot afford the $2,000 ticket price for the Knicks' opening night.
  • Resale ticket prices for the season opener have reportedly increased by 526% compared to last year.
  • The Knicks will raise their first championship banner in 53 years on October 20 at Madison Square Garden.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated he cannot afford tickets to the New York Knicks' opening night game at Madison Square Garden. Ticket prices for the October 20 opener have reportedly increased by 526% compared to last season's opening game. Mamdani noted he does not have $2,000 to spend on a ticket for the highly anticipated event.

The opening night game will feature the Knicks raising their first championship banner in 53 years before facing the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers are expected to debut new signings LeBron James and Jaylen Brown alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The Knicks may also raise a second banner to celebrate winning the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup.

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