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This is how much tickets for the 2024 NBA Cup final in Las Vegas cost
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Giannis Antetokounmpo. Surely that’s worth a few pennies to see.
In its second year, the NBA Cup is still trying to find its footing with fans. Officially known as the In-Season Tournament, the league’s attempt to add some sizzle to the early part of the regular season hasn’t exactly caught fire. The excitement has been sporadic, the big names hit or miss, and a lot of people still aren’t sure what to make of it.
Yet here we are, with the final set in Las Vegas, and tickets are surprisingly affordable – at least if you’re willing to settle for seats where you’ll occasionally need to ask the person next to you who just hit the alley-oop.
Why the 2024 NBA Cup hasn’t lit it up
The NBA introduced the Cup last season, with the goal of injecting a bit of European-style knockout drama into an otherwise sluggish early schedule. On paper, it works: single elimination, a neutral-site final in Las Vegas, and a cash prize for players who make it to the end. But in practice, the vibe has been lukewarm.
This year’s final features the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Milwaukee Bucks, two undeniably talented teams but not exactly marquee matchups for casual fans. Missing are the Lakers, Warriors, Celtics, or Knicks – the franchises with the kind of star power that turns an event into an event. LeBron James, who decided last year that he wanted to win the inaugural tournament, is nowhere to be found this time. And when LeBron decides something doesn’t matter, a lot of people tend to agree.
How much do 2024 NBA Cup final tickets cost?
If you’re still interested in watching the Thunder and Bucks face off for a trophy that’s trying to be important, the good news is that tickets for the final won’t break the bank. A quick look at Ticketmaster on the morning of the game shows prices starting at just $41. Sure, that gets you a seat that might feel like it’s hovering over Henderson, but it’s still a pretty good deal for a championship game – even if the title itself has an asterisk next to it.
As you move closer to the court, prices escalate quickly. Mid-tier seats push into the $200 to $400 range, and if you’re the kind of fan who wants to hear Giannis Antetokounmpo yell in real-time, you’ll need to shell out closer to $900 for the privilege of sitting near the action. That’s still relatively modest compared to NBA Finals prices, where premium seats can easily climb into the thousands.
Does anyone really care who wins the NBA Cup?
The short answer... it depends on who you ask. Players get a financial incentive to care – each winner walks away with a $500,000 bonus – and for teams like the Thunder, who are climbing their way toward contention, the tournament is a chance to grab a bit of early-season hardware. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been leading OKC’s charge, playing like one of the best guards in the league and turning the Thunder into a real force in the West.
The Bucks, on the other hand, are led by the relentless Antetokounmpo, who’s putting up MVP-caliber numbers again this season. For Milwaukee, the Cup isn’t a make-or-break prize, but it’s a chance to reassert their place among the NBA’s elite after a rocky start to the year.
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