Ticket costs for the upcoming Las Vegas Summer League game on Thursday, featuring a highly anticipated matchup between Cooper Flagg and Bronny James, are expected to be exceptionally high.
According to data from ticket marketplace Vivid Seats released on Tuesday, the average ticket price for that day`s event is $223. Prices show a wide range, starting at a low of $85 and climbing to a peak of $3,073 for the most premium Michelob Ultra Courtside Deck seats. Vivid Seats also indicated extremely limited availability, with less than 1% of tickets remaining for the day.
This pricing trend is significant when compared to past events. The average ticket price for Victor Wembanyama`s much-hyped Summer League debut in 2023 was $297. Vivid Seats reports that the average price for the Flagg-James game is projected to be the highest for any competition day since Wembanyama`s initial game, reflecting strong demand for this specific matchup.
Thursday`s game marks the first Summer League appearance for Cooper Flagg, who was the No. 1 overall selection by the Dallas Mavericks in the recent NBA draft.
Bronny James has already played one Summer League game, contributing 10 points in a victory for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Miami Heat during the California Classic last Sunday. The Lakers are scheduled to play another game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday before traveling to Las Vegas for the featured game.
It`s important to note that tickets for the Las Vegas Summer League are typically sold as day passes, granting access to all games on a particular day, rather than individually per game. While the Flagg-James contest is a primary draw, Thursday`s schedule also includes another notable game featuring second overall pick Ace Bailey facing third pick VJ Edgecombe immediately after the Mavericks-Lakers matchup. However, Edgecombe has recently been sidelined and has missed consecutive games due to a bruised thumb.
