Okay, so I’ve been trying to snag some NBA tickets without breaking the bank, and I kept hearing this rumor that they get cheaper on game day. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, I decided to put it to the test. Here’s how it went down:
The Experiment Begins
First, I picked a few games I was interested in – nothing too high-profile, think mid-week games, maybe not the top teams playing. I started checking prices on the usual sites, like the official team site, a couple of weeks in advance. I just jotted down the prices for a few different sections, nothing fancy, just to get a baseline.
Then, I waited. I checked again a week before, then a few days before, and finally… game day!
Game Day Hustle
On the day of the game, I started refreshing those ticket sites like crazy. I mean, every hour, sometimes even more often. I was also watching social media like a hawk, thinking the teams or the ticket brokers would release a bunch of tickets for cheap. Or someone would have some emergencies so they have to sell the tickets.
The Results: Hit and Miss
Here’s the deal: it’s definitely not a guarantee. For one game, I saw absolutely no change in price. Like, zero. It was frustrating, I’m not gonna lie.
But then, for another game, boom! About three hours before tip-off, I saw a bunch of tickets in the upper levels drop significantly. I’m talking like 30-40% cheaper than they were the day before. I snagged two, and I was pretty stoked.
- The Waiting game: I spent hours refreshing pages.
- The Sweet Score: I saved a good chunk of change on one pair of tickets.
- The Flop: One game’s prices didn’t budge at all.
My Takeaway
So, are NBA tickets cheaper on the day of the game? My answer is: sometimes. It’s a gamble, for sure. You might get lucky, you might not. If you’re flexible and don’t mind waiting until the last minute, it’s worth a shot. But if you have your heart set on a specific game or specific seats, don’t bank on this method. It is better to get the ticket earlier to ensure you have the seat.
I’m still going to keep trying this strategy, though. The thrill of the hunt is kind of addictive, and when it works, it feels like a major win!
