The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Saturday, April 18, in what promises to be a physical start to the Eastern Conference First Round.
Cleveland finished the regular season as the 4th seed in the East with a strong 52-30 record, narrowly missing out on a top-three spot. Toronto secured the 5th seed (46-36) after a late-season surge, climbing the standings to avoid the Play-In Tournament and set up this collision with the Cavs.
GOAL has everything you need to know about securing tickets for Raptors vs. Cavaliers, including where to buy them and how much they’re currently going for on the market.
How much do Raptors vs Cavaliers Playoff tickets cost?
Postseason prices are significantly higher than regular-season average prices, and international travel for the Toronto games adds a premium for fans crossing the border.
Prices vary based on the venue and the stakes of the game. Cleveland’s Rocket Arena is currently seeing Game 1 entry-level prices starting around $42, while the series shift to Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena for Game 3 is trending higher, with get-in prices starting at $83.
Factors that influence cost include:
Seating Tier: Upper-level nosebleed seats are the most budget-friendly, while courtside tickets at Rocket Arena for the series opener are currently listed as high as $3,200.Series Momentum: Should the series return to Cleveland for a pivotal Game 5 or 7, expect resale prices on secondary markets to spike significantly.Market Demand: Both cities have intense basketball cultures. The Raptors’ Jurassic Park atmosphere and the Cavaliers’ championship-hungry fanbase make these some of the toughest tickets to find in the Eastern Conference.
Team
Arena
Entry Price Range
New York Knicks
Madison Square Garden
$280 – $950+
Boston Celtics
TD Garden
$195 – $850+
L.A. Lakers
Crypto.com Arena
$215 – $800+
Toronto Raptors
Scotiabank Arena
$83 – $680+
Oklahoma City Thunder
Paycom Center
$110 – $540+
Cleveland Cavaliers
Rocket Arena
$40 – $70+
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