The Eastern Conference First Round series between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks has reached a fever pitch. After the Knicks reclaimed the series lead with a dominant performance at home, the action shifts back to Georgia for a high-stakes Game 6 at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
The Knicks took control of the series on Tuesday night with a blowout 126–97 victory in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden. Led by Jalen Brunson’s postseason-high 39-point masterclass and another double-double from Karl-Anthony Towns (16 points, 14 rebounds), New York moved within one win of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Despite the loss, Atlanta’s Jalen Johnson (18 points, 10 rebounds) remains a threat, and the Hawks are desperate to force a Game 7 back in Manhattan.
GOAL has everything you need to know about securing tickets for Game 6 and a potential Game 7, including where to buy them and current market pricing.
How much do Knicks vs. Hawks Playoff tickets cost?
With the Knicks one win away from advancing, ticket demand is soaring. While Madison Square Garden prices remain the highest in the league, the shift to Atlanta offers a more accessible entry point for fans.
- Game 6 (Atlanta): Current "get-in" prices for Thursday night at State Farm Arena are starting as low as $79 on some secondary platforms, though average prices on major sites like Vivid Seats and Gametime are trending closer to $139–$160.
- Game 7 (New York): Should the Hawks force a winner-take-all finale on Saturday, May 2, entry-level seats at Madison Square Garden are currently listed at a massive premium, starting at $596.
- Courtside Seats: Premium floor-side experiences for Game 6 in Atlanta are currently clearing $2,800, while equivalent seats for a potential Game 7 in NYC are listed as high as $18,000.
Factors that influence cost include:
- The Clinch Factor: Historically, close-out games see a 20% spike in ticket value as fans flock to witness their team advance.
- The Brunson Effect: Jalen Brunson’s scoring tear (averaging 31.2 PPG in the series) has made him the hottest ticket in the NBA postseason, driving up interest from traveling Knicks fans.
2025/26 NBA Playoff Venues by Entry Ticket Price (Current)
Team | Arena | Next Game Entry Price |
New York Knicks | Madison Square Garden | $596+ (Game 7 if nec.) |
Toronto Raptors | Scotiabank Arena | $433+ (Game 6) |
L.A. Lakers | Crypto.com Arena | $181+ (Tonight) |
Atlanta Hawks | State Farm Arena | $139+ (Game 6) |
Minnesota Timberwolves | Target Center | $112+ (Game 6) |
Philadelphia 76ers | Xfinity Mobile Arena | $88+ (Game 6) |
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Starting XI
- 7Nickeil Alexander-Walker8OG Anunoby
- 5Dyson Daniels25Mikal Bridges
- 1Jalen Johnson11Jalen Brunson
- 3CJ McCollum3Josh Hart
- 17Onyeka Okongwu32Karl-Anthony Towns
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Substitutes
- 13Tony Bradley5Jose Alvarado
- 18Mouhamed GueyeJordan Clarkson
- 8Buddy Hield4Pacome Dadiet
- 24Corey Kispert51Mohamed Diawara
- Jonathan Kuminga55Ariel Hukporti
- 14Asa Newell13Tyler Kolek
- 10Zaccharie Risacher2Miles McBride
- 4Gabe Vincent23Mitchell Robinson
- 2Keaton Wallace44Landry Shamet
- 20Jeremy Sochan
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- Quin Snyder
- Mike Brown
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