This NBA Franchise Is Increasing Ticket Prices Dramatically Next Season

It’s never too early to start planning ahead. And apparently, that strategy doesn’t exclude NBA franchises.

A recent post by popular X account Rob Perez (@worldwidewob) says there will be a 14% increase in Los Angeles Lakers seats in his section, along with an additional 3% “administrative fee” for accounts that don’t pay in full.

“(Five)-month and 9-month payment plans were available for the previous season, without a percentage penalty,” Perez tweeted.

Apparently, those won’t be the only increases. A report by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin noted that another Lakers season-ticket holder in the 300 level experienced an even steeper price hike, reporting a jump of nearly 45%.

McMenamin received confirmation from the franchise that they will be increasing prices.

“We are adjusting season ticket pricing for next season,” a statement from the Lakers to ESPN said. “The updates reflect the current market landscape and demand.”

Lakers ticket prices have continued to rise under new owner Mark Walter, who purchased the team for $10 billion in 2025. Walter’s focus on increasing revenue means higher ticket prices, with 300-level seats now exceeding $9,000.

This isn’t Walter’s first rodeo. The businessman used a similar approach with the in-town baseball franchise Los Angeles Dodgers, where he maximized demand for the team. The Lakers have a strong fan base, and demand for tickets remains high, so increasing prices is seen as a way to capitalize on that.

A Look at the Lakers’ 2025-26 Season

The Lakers, with the second-most NBA titles in league history at 17, are in the midst of another tremendous season. Winners of back-to-back games and six of their last 10, the Lakers sit in a tie for fourth place in the Western Conference standings with a 34-21 record. They are eight games behind the first-place and defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder (43-14).

And there’s plenty of reason to be excited about the Lakers beyond this season.

All-star point guard Luka Dončić, who is expected to complete his first full season in LA, leads the league in scoring at 32.8 points per game. He’s putting up MVP-caliber numbers and remains one of the biggest superstars in the league.

Young guard Austin Reaves is also having a breakout season, averaging 25.4 points per game, good for second-best on the team.

Add to that future Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer LeBron James, who is third on the team in scoring at 22 points per game, and is undecided about retirement. Of course, fans are hoping to see him back for a 24th season.

Fans aren’t thinking about next season just yet, though. If the Lakers are able to stay healthy, there’s no reason they shouldn’t be in contention for an 18th NBA title, which would tie them with the Boston Celtics.

With these price hikes, some fans may start to feel the pressure of keeping up with the increasing cost of attending games. However, given the team’s success and high expectations for the future, the Lakers’ management likely believes the demand will outweigh any complaints.

Fans will have to decide if the price of admission is worth the excitement of watching a potential championship contender.

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