If you want to go to the NBA, NHL or NFL, then you will have to figure out how to buy tickets. If you are American, it is no problem, but for others, it can be a bit of a complicated process. The only official ticket seller is Ticketmaster, which is also a reseller. However, in the case of resale, there are also services such as Vividseat or other services available. The basic thing is to have the Ticketmaster app or in the case of resale, Vividseat. In both cases, you need to have Apple ID registered in the USA to give you access to App Store for the US.
As always, in the case of resale, you will have to fork out a much higher amount than if you buy tickets directly. However, unlike how it works here, you do not have to worry that someone will cheat you in any way. As for prices, for nice seats at an interesting NBA game where you will see people like Curry, James and the like, you need to count on an amount of around $1000. The ticket itself costs around $700 and the rest is made up of fees, which you do not have to pay.ancand avoid. Of course, it is possible to go for $150, but you have to buy tickets directly, go to a not very prestigious game and sit near the roof of the hall. You can save money if you go to the NHL in a city where hockey is not so interesting to anyone or, conversely, to the NBA where hockey reigns supreme. For example, the NHL is significantly cheaper in Miami than in New Yorku.
The first and main place to head is Ticketmaster. This platform is an official partner of most major sports leagues in the US and often acts not only as a primary retailer but also as a resale platform where users can resell their tickets. To access the purchase, it is almost a must to have the Ticketmaster app installed on your iPhone. But be careful - to download it you will need Apple ID registered in the USA because Czech App Store The application often does not offer or does not allow access to some functions.
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NBA Tickets on iPhone – Knicks vs. Warriors at Madison Square Garden
NBA Ticket Order Summary - Knicks vs. Warriors via Vivid Seats
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Apple Wallet Ticket for Knicks vs. Warriors - March 4, 2025, NYC
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If you missed the direct sale or are going to an attractive match, you will have to purchase tickets through resellers such as Vivid seeds, StubHub or SeatgeekHere too, the mobile application will make everything much easier for you, but again, the American condition applies. Apple ID. However, resale prices can be significantly higher – usually 2-3 times higher, depending on the attractiveness of the game, seat location and demand. For example, for a Lakers vs. Warriors game, where stars like LeBron James or Stephen Curry meet, you can get up to $1000 for a ticket to the 15th row, of which up to $300 can be fees.
How to make Apple ID for the USA
If you don't have a US account, the solution is simple:
Log out of your Czech Apple ID.
Create a new one Apple ID on the website appleId.apple.com with a US address (such as a hotel or public library).
Log in with this ID App Store.
Download Ticketmaster, Vivid Seats or other relevant apps.
After installation, you can log in to your original account again. Apple IDThe applications will remain installed and functional, but you will not be able to update them.
How much do NBA, NHL or NFL tickets cost?
Prices vary depending on the city, opponents, time of day and popularity of the sport:
NBA
Premium seats – over $1000
Mid-range – $500 to $1000 – $500
Cheaper places – $200-$250
NHL
In hockey cities like Toronto, Boston or New York – from $150 to $400, with premium seats costing over $1000, just like in the NBA
In cities where hockey is not a top sport (e.g. Miami) – from $100
NFL:
Average ticket price for a regular match – around $200-300
How does the entrance to the hall or stadium work?
Most venues and stadiums these days operate only through digital entry. This means you need to have a ticket either on the Ticketmaster app Wallet or v Apple / Android Wallet. Another option is a QR ticket directly on the Ticketportal website, but I personally have no experience with it. Be prepared that in the USA there is high security around tickets for practically anything and from time to time Ticketmaster will ask you to change your password. Similarly, the ticket can only be saved to Apple Wallet associated with the given device and it is not possible to share it with anyone else. So be prepared for the fact that if you buy tickets as one person for more than one person, you have to go to the hall together, because you cannot send the ticket to anyone from your phone. It is not possible to print or share it in any way. So it is important to take this into account and have a phone with sufficient battery capacity and if you want to use a QR ticket, then with an internet connection.
