The sport doesn’t stop over the holidays either, with a whole host of matchups lined up this week. The college basketball and NBA season is heating up as the NFL campaign enters its final stages. With so many exciting competitions on this week’s schedule, there are plenty of opportunities to follow major sporting events in person.
We’ve compiled a list of the best deals of the week and cheap seats across a range of sports, using insight from SI Tickets.
The prices below are based on SI Tickets data as of Thursday 22nd December and are subject to change. Please visit sitickets.com for current prices.
NCAAM: Arkansas Razorbacks at LSU Tigers, Dec. 28, 9 p.m. ET
Lowest ticket price: $6
Average ticket price: $35.81
Bargain counter: $$$
No. 10 Razorbacks will travel to Baton Rouge on Wednesday to face conference rivals LSU in an SEC showdown. Both teams currently have an 11-1 record, with Arkansas on a seven-game winning streak. The Razorbacks will be the Tigers’ first real Test this season and will serve as a precursor to LSU’s January roster, which includes matchups against No. 19 Kentucky, No. 9 Alabama, No. 23 Auburn and No. 8 Tennessee.
Seats for the Pete Maravich Assembly Center are available for just $6, a steal considering the average college basketball ticket costs $43.05 a week.
NHL: Columbus at Chicago, December 23, 8:30 p.m. ET
Lowest ticket price: $11
Average ticket price: $140.18
Bargain counter: $$$
The Blue Jackets and the Blackhawks are in competition on Friday and are desperate to win. Bottom in the Central Division, Chicago is currently in the midst of an eight-game slip, while Columbus’ five-game losing streak has sent the Blue Jackets bottom in the Metropolitan Division.
Even though both teams are in a drought, that doesn’t mean their meeting will be uneventful, and for $11, Friday’s game is a deal. Seating for the United Center is available well below the average NHL ticket price for the week of $240.80, making the Columbus-Chicago holiday weekend meeting a must-see.
NFL: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Dec. 24, 8:15 p.m. ET
Lowest ticket price: $16
Average ticket price: $138.92
Bargain counter: $$$
The Raiders and Steelers clash on prime time Christmas Eve has plenty to offer as both teams are currently 6-8. Pittsburgh and Las Vegas both cling to dwindling playoff hopes, and a win is a necessary step to earn an AFC wildcard spot.
Tickets to Acrisure Stadium are available for just $16, well below the average NFL ticket of the week of $248.98, and a bargain for seeing a postseason-impacting game.
NCAAW: Texas A&M at South Carolina Gamecocks, Dec. 29, 7 p.m. ET
Lowest ticket price: $17
Average ticket price: $39.30
Bargain counter: $$
The reigning national champions Gamecocks head into the 2022-2023 season with South Carolina looking like an early favorite to defend the title. Dawn Staley’s team is entertaining to watch regardless of opponent, but the team’s duel against Texas A&M will be particularly enjoyable as the rivals go head-to-head in a conference match.
Seats at Colonial Life Arena, one of the most entertaining venues in women’s basketball, are on sale for just $17, a steal to see reigning National Player of the Year Aliyah Boston in person.
NBA: New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs, Dec. 29, 8 p.m. ET
Lowest ticket price: $19
Average ticket price: $167.68
Bargain counter: $$
All eyes will be on the Christmas list of NBA games, but riveting matchups are planned throughout the week, including the Knicks’ trip to San Antonio. New York is enjoying an impressive run after a shaky start to the season, but whether the Knicks’ recent results are flash or in the pan or the real deal remains to be seen. The Tom Thibodeau-led side will look to continue their winning streak against a mediocre Spurs side.
Tickets for the matchup are available for under $20, well below the average NBA ticket of the week of $297.62.
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