The San Antonio Spurs are set to begin the 2026-27 NBA season with heightened expectations following their impressive run to the NBA Finals last year. As a result, fans looking to catch the action in person will find that attending games has become significantly more expensive. According to a recent analysis by ticket marketplace SeatPick, the Spurs rank as the third-most costly team to watch during the opening week of the season, with an average ticket price of $581.
This figure is notably higher than the leaguewide average of $326 for opening-week tickets across 41 games scheduled from October 20 to October 25. Only the Philadelphia 76ers and the defending champion New York Knicks have higher average ticket prices, with the 76ers averaging $1,232 and the Knicks at $1,212.
The Spurs will kick off their season on October 20 against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center, where ticket prices are slightly below the league average at $307. However, fans should brace for a steep price increase just three days later when the Spurs host the Houston Rockets on October 23 at Austin's Moody Center. Tickets for this matchup average an astonishing $1,150, making it the second-most expensive game of the opening week, trailing only the October 20 game between the 76ers and Knicks at Madison Square Garden, where tickets average $2,560 as the Knicks unveil their first championship banner since 1973.
Following their home opener, the Spurs will travel to Dallas to face the Mavericks on October 24, completing their three-game opening week. The surge in ticket prices reflects the growing excitement surrounding the Spurs, particularly with the emergence of rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, who has quickly become a focal point for the franchise.
In addition to soaring ticket prices, Spurs fans will also face new costs when it comes to watching games from home. The team has announced a partnership with streaming service DAZN, which will carry 67 regular-season games and all five preseason games not selected for exclusive national broadcasts. The DAZN package will be available for $19.99 per month or $119.99 for a full season, with a seven-day free trial offered. This service will cover the Spurs' home broadcast territory across Central, South, and West Texas, while 22 games will also be available through a local broadcast partner.
This transition to streaming marks a significant shift for Spurs fans, who have traditionally relied on regional sports networks for game broadcasts. Last season, FanDuel Sports provided local broadcasts for the Spurs, but with the parent company, Main Street Sports, winding down operations, the team has opted for this new streaming arrangement.
For fans seeking more affordable options during the opening week, the Charlotte Hornets are currently the least expensive team to watch, with average ticket prices at $106. The New Orleans Pelicans follow closely at $118, while the Utah Jazz average $133. However, with the Spurs' recent success and their return to the NBA's elite ranks, following the team—whether in person or via streaming—will undoubtedly come at a premium in the 2026-27 season.
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