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Lakers Ticket Prices Surge 45.9% Amid Fan Concerns

2/22/2026

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  • Lakers owner Mark Walter announced ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season, up to 45.9%.
  • The team says market demand drives the adjustments.
  • Fans fear the higher costs will price the average fan out of games.
  • The announcement follows longtime president Tim Harris’s departure, with Lon Rosen (Lakers executive) set to take over.
  • Fans hope the on-court product justifies the higher prices.