LeBron James and Luka Doncic are gearing up for their yearly trip to Madison Square Garden.
This time, the Los Angeles Lakers will face off against Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the New York Knicks on Sunday, February 1st.
If you’re interested in watching what’s shaping up to be one of the most talked-about games of the 2025-26 NBA season—especially since it might be LeBron’s last chance to play in New York if he decides to retire—there are still last-minute tickets available.
At the moment, the cheapest tickets we found on various ticket sites are priced at about $472, considering fees from GameTime.
For those wanting a premium experience, courtside seats are starting at $994.50, also including Ticketmaster fees.
This is the Lakers’ only trip to New York this season, though, fingers crossed, they might meet again in the finals. The last meeting in New York was just a year ago, on February 1, 2025, where the Lakers emerged victorious with a score of 128-112, thanks to LeBron’s triple-double performance that night. Not to mention, they traded for Luka Doncic just hours after that game—it was quite the event.
As they head into this matchup, both teams are heavily invested in their playoff aspirations. The Knicks, managed by Mike Brown, currently hold third place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 28 wins and 18 losses. They’ve been on a three-game winning streak.
On the other hand, the Lakers, under JJ Redick’s leadership, have also been strong, winning two in a row, and they sit at fifth in the Western Conference with a record of 28-17.
In many ways, their seasons mirror each other.
After this game, New York will go on to host the Denver Nuggets, who will be missing Nikola Jokic, on February 4, and then face the Indiana Pacers without Tyrese Haliburton on February 10.
A little less than a month will pass before the Clippers’ All-Star break at the Intuit Dome, after which they’ll fly west to challenge the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 8.
For fans wanting to catch the Knicks-Lakers game at MSG, there are verified tickets available across several platforms.
New York Knicks 2026 Tickets
You can find tickets to see the Knicks play the Lakers at all reputable ticketing sites. Checking platforms like StubHub, Ticketmaster, Vivid Seats, and GameTime could help you secure the most desirable seats.
Knicks vs Lakers MSG Ticket Prices
Here’s a breakdown of the least expensive tickets for Madison Square Garden, organized by section:
| MSG Section | Ticketmaster Price (Starting at) | StubHub Price (Starting at) |
|---|---|---|
| 400 Levels | $531.18 (Including fees) | $480 (Including fees) |
| 300 Levels | $526.50 (Including fees) | $581 (Including fees) |
| 200 Levels | $526.50 (Including fees) | $511 (Including fees) |
| 100 Levels | $702 (Including fees) | $754 (Including fees) |
| Court Side | $994.50 (Including fees) | $4,965 (Including fees) |
February 2026 Regular Season Game at MSG
March 2026 Regular Season Game at MSG
April 2026 Regular Season Game at MSG
New York Knicks 2026 Regular Season Schedule
If you plan on catching the Knicks on the road this year, here’s where you can find them until April 2026, when players like Brunson and Towns aren’t at MSG.
Upcoming Shows at MSG in 2026
Madison Square Garden has some exciting acts lined up. Here are five notable performances coming soon:
• Peso Pluma (April 30)
• Kid Cudi (May 30)
• Bon Jovi (Multiple dates in July)
• Earth, Wind and Fire with Lionel Richie (July 11)
• Rush (July 30 and August 1 and 3)
Want to see who’s coming? Look out for our list of the top artists performing in 2026 and find the shows that resonate with you.
