The NBA is back, with the 2026-27 regular season tipping off Oct. 20, according to the NBA’s official schedule, and taking the family to a game can cost much more than four seats. The NBA game cost for a family of four depends heavily on the team, opponent, date, parking and purchases inside the arena.
A new leaguewide analysis puts a typical outing well into the hundreds of dollars, even before adding souvenirs or a postgame meal. For parents planning one memorable night, the advertised ticket price is only the beginning.
