NBA Tickets

Founding and Early History

NBA players are among the world's best athletes — and it's no surprise that each season, millions of fans flock to arenas to watch all the best players and teams all season long! Basketball's increasing popularity has made cheap NBA tickets tough to find — but NBA fans can find cheap basketball tickets all season long at CheapTickets! Also check CheapTickets for updated event listings every year when the NBA schedule is released.

Founded originally as the Basketball Association of America in 1946, the league has a rich history of success. In 1949 they changed their name to the National Basketball Association after a merger with the former National Basketball League, increasing their total number of teams by six. Continuing throughout the years, they added teams at a consistent rate with the most recent one added back in 2002. Today the NBA has a total of 30 teams playing under its name, 29 located in the United States and one located in Canada.

Over the years basketball’s popularity has risen due to star players such as LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant entrenching themselves as modern NBA legends. Teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks not only are famous in North America, but internationally as well! Fans from all over the world buy NBA tickets and fly to North America to watch some of the best players and teams live!

All-Star Game

NBA fans always look forward to the NBA All-Star Weekend, and basketball fans can find cheap tickets to both the All-Star Game and NBA All-Star Weekend right here! In a weekend long event you can watch live as top star players from the league battle it out on the court in a friendly exhibition game. Not only can you see the top players of the game right now live, but you can also see some of the top celebrities also take the court for a friendly game!

NBA Playoffs

The NBA playoffs are arguably one of the most exciting times of the year for all basketball fans! All the hard work and grit of the season leads up to the best of seven elimination tournament, with many players leaving it all on the court. Throughout the season fans get excited to see what teams will battle on the court during playoffs to win the ultimate championship. You can be right there alongside all the action with your cheap tickets! Do not wait to get your tickets, or you might end up having to watch from home on your couch!

NBA 2021-2022 Season

Following two unusual seasons in a row, the NBA came back to a regular schedule for the 2021-2022 season. NBA this season comes with much anticipation, the reigning champs in Milwaukee are ready to show the league that one championship every 50 years was the old way, they are ready to win the trophy again. The fans are back in the stands for the 2021-2022 NBA season, find out the specific regulations for the venue of your favorite team and find tickets that work best for you. Who will be winners in the 2022 NBA season? Get tickets to watch your favorite or local NBA live in 2021-2022 on CheapTickets.

NBA 2023-2024 Season

In a thrilling culmination of their season-long quest, the Boston Celtics triumphantly clinched the NBA championship by defeating the Dallas Mavericks, and bringing glory back to the historic franchise. Over the off season, new players were drafted, trades were made, and the veterans’ players just got better. The competition for the Eastern and Western conferences is better than ever, why not see a game live. CheapTickets has tickets available for every NBA team, check the team schedules to see when your favorite team is playing near you.

NBA Quick Facts

Frequently Asked Questions About NBA

How much do NBA tickets cost?

Depending on the location of the seat, tickets to an NBA game can vary in price. Check out our selection to view all ticket prices for an upcoming basketball game!

Where can I get cheap NBA tickets?

From courtside seats to upper level seating, CheapTickets Events has some of the cheapest NBA tickets for every seat in the house. Browse tickets now!

How long does an NBA game last?

Typically, an NBA game last anywhere from 2-2.5 hours long. There are four quarters each lasting 12 minutes, but due to the nature of the game there are several periods of stoppage of play as well as a 15 minute halftime between the second and third quarters.