Raptors-Warriors Game 5 marks decade's most expensive sports final ticket
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Those looking to grab a last-second ticket to Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto should be prepared to pay a small fortune.
With the Raptors aiming to win the franchise's first NBA championship on home court, tickets to Monday night's game are the most expensive tickets for a sports final this decade, according to online ticket vendor TicketIQ.
| Event | Secondary Market Average List Price |
|---|---|
| 2019 NBA Finals Game 5 | $5965 |
| 2016 World Series Game 7 | $5300 |
| 2019 Stanley Cup Final Game 6 | $4299 |
| 2018 Super Bowl | $4081 |
| 2012 Super Bowl | $4214 |
| 2017 Super Bowl | $4221 |
| 2011 Super Bowl | $3649 |
| 2017 Stanley Cup Final Game 6 | $3416 |
| 2011 Stanley Cup Final Game 7 | $3411 |
With an average ticket price of nearly $6,000 on the secondary market, TicketIQ reports that Game 5 is the priciest NBA Finals game it's ever tracked. A potential Game 6 at Oracle Arena would be the second-most expensive ever.
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