: If your schedule allows, skip the weekend. Games on Tuesdays and Thursdays typically have the lowest resale prices, while Sunday remains the most expensive day to attend.

: While last-minute waiting works for the regular season, playoff prices (currently underway for the 2026 season ) often stay high or even spike late, especially for potential series-clinching games.

: That $60 ticket on Ticketmaster or SeatGeek can easily jump over $100 once "processing fees" are added at checkout. Use filters to "show prices with fees" before you fall in love with a seat.

Don’t just stick to one site; comparing marketplaces is the fastest way to save: