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Spurs Enforce 150-Mile Rule, Knicks Fans Barred

6/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

The San Antonio Spurs announced a 150-mile residency rule that bars most New York Knicks fans from buying Game 5 tickets at Frost Bank Center.
Ticketmaster will automatically cancel out-of-region purchases, refund buyers, and limit each transaction to four seats using the credit-card billing address.
Governor Kathy Hochul and Knicks supporters condemned the policy as a foul after data showed roughly half the tickets were bought by New York-New Jersey fans.

History

Historical Context

Since the NBA began policing aspects of the product—e.g., the 2005 dress-code that barred hip-hop apparel—team-level restrictions have resurfaced. In 2024 the Spurs imposed a 150-mile residency rule, preventing New York Knicks fans from buying Game 5 tickets at Frost Bank Center, echoing earlier league-wide and broader controls on fan market access.

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Story summary

The San Antonio Spurs announced a 150-mile residency rule that bars most New York Knicks fans from buying Game 5 tickets at Frost Bank Center.
Ticketmaster will automatically cancel out-of-region purchases, refund buyers, and limit each transaction to four seats using the credit-card billing address.
Governor Kathy Hochul and Knicks supporters condemned the policy as a foul after data showed roughly half the tickets were bought by New York-New Jersey fans.

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