Watching the San Antonio Spurs just got a whole lot pricier after their incredible run to the NBA Finals. Coming off that deep playoff push, following the Spurs this season is gonna cost fans big time, with tickets averaging a staggering $581 for opening week. That’s a brutal hit to the wallet, an extra $255 more than the league-wide opening-week average of $326 across 41 games between October 20 and 25. Seriously, talk about paying a premium for success!
Tickets Are Spiking for Wembanyama’s Second Season
The Spurs aren’t just a little more expensive, they’re the third most expensive team to watch during the opening week of the 2026-27 season. Only the Philadelphia 76ers and the defending champion New York Knicks are more expensive, with tickets for those teams averaging $1,232 and $1,212 respectively. San Antonio kicks off their season on October 20 against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center, where tickets for that opener average $307, which is actually a bit below the league-wide opening average. But don’t get comfortable, because the price tag jumps like crazy just three days later. On October 23, when the Spurs host the Houston Rockets at Austin’s Moody Center, tickets average a whopping $1,150. That makes it the second-most expensive NBA game of opening week! Only the October 20 clash between Philadelphia and New York at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks are raising their first championship banner since 1973, costs more at an average of $2,560. Clearly, expectations for Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are soaring after their first trip to the NBA Finals since way back in 2014, and the ticket prices absolutely reflect that. For those looking for a bargain, good luck! Charlotte is the least expensive team at $106, with New Orleans at $118 and Utah at $133.
Streaming Fees Add Another Layer to the Bill
And if you thought the arena costs were the end of it, think again. Once the season gets rolling, fans who want to follow the Spurs from home will face a whole new charge. The Spurs just announced a partnership with streaming service DAZN to broadcast 67 regular-season games and all five preseason games not picked up for exclusive national broadcasts. This DAZN package will set fans back $19.99 per month, or they can grab a season pass for $119.99, which does include a seven-day free trial. This service covers the team’s home broadcast territory across Central, South, and West Texas. Now, there’s some relief, with twenty-two games also available over the air through a local broadcast partner. This whole move is a massive shift for Spurs fans who are used to watching games on traditional regional sports networks. Last season, FanDuel Sports carried the team’s local broadcasts before its parent company, Main Street Sports, started winding down operations. So, with a Finals run putting San Antonio back among the NBA’s top contenders, following the Spurs, whether in person or from your couch, is definitely coming with a much higher price tag. The Spurs wrap up their opening week on October 24, traveling to Dallas to face the Mavericks. Get ready, because it looks like following this team is going to be an investment all season long.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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