By now, none of us are strangers to inflation. From skyrocketing grocery prices to mind-boggling rents, it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to find the spare cash to spend on ticketed events, especially when their prices are increasing just as quickly. And with the NBA season set to tip off next week, some fans may be in for a shock when they hit Ticketmaster — as well as their local arena’s bar.
According to calculations from Bookies.com, the average cost of attending an NBA game during the 2023-2024 season has increased by approximately 17 percent year-over-year. The sports analysis platform weighed the average cost of attendance for a family of four to attend a home game for each of the 30 NBA teams based on lowest ticket price, parking fees, two 16-ounce beers, two 20-ounce sodas, and four hot dogs.
