Trail Blazers Rank Second in Single-Game Ticket Sales

The Portland team's single-game sales are up 76% from last year as it pursues fans who cannot afford premium seats.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Basketball

Wide view of an empty tiered basketball arena under soft overhead light, with a wooden court and a concourse ramp leading down toward it. — The Portland Trail Blazers rank second in the NBA for single-game ticket sales, with sales up 76% from last year as the team pursues fans who cannot afford premium seats. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Trail Blazers, who hold a 6-1 record atop the Western Conference, are ranked second in the NBA for single-game ticket sales. Single-game sales are up 76% from last year and group sales have risen 32%.

Why it matters

The increase reflects an effort to broaden the fan base beyond those who can afford premium seating at Moda Center. Basketball and business operations are working more closely together than in previous years.

Single-game ticket sales are up 76% from last year, and group sales increased 32%, according to team figures. The report does not disclose total ticket counts or revenue.

The players

Tom Dundon

Owner of the Portland Trail Blazers who has prioritized affordable ticket packages this season.

The details

The team launched the Sixth Man Special, a $29 ticket that includes a $20 food and beverage voucher, for select games this season. It also added 50 courtside seats in the offseason, which season ticket holders bought quickly.

Summer 2026: Tension between the city of Portland and the Blazers over Moda Center renovation funding was reported.
Offseason 2026: The team added 50 courtside seats.
2026-27 season: The Sixth Man Special and affordable ticket packages were launched.
November 6, 2026: The Portland Business Journal reported the ticket sales figures.

Season Trajectory

The Trail Blazers' strong start and surging single-game demand place them among the NBA's top ticket sellers this season. Their push for affordable packages comes as the team looks to convert early success into a broader fan base.

Fans shopping for games can look for the $29 Sixth Man Special, available for select games, which includes a $20 food and beverage voucher. Single-game seats are selling faster than last year, so buyers who wait may find fewer options.

The takeaway

Affordable pricing and the Sixth Man Special show how a team can broaden its fan base beyond premium buyers. Fans interested in games should check availability early since demand is rising.