New York, June 16, 2026 — New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday opened a public lottery for no-cost tickets to the New York Knicks’ upcoming NBA Finals ceremony.
Mamdani said the drawing is intended to make sure “this championship belongs to the people,” emphasizing that access to the celebration should not be limited by income or connections. The lawmaker did not place any residency restrictions on applicants, allowing anyone interested to enter the lottery.
Details on the number of tickets available and the exact location of the ceremony were not disclosed. Mamdani’s office said winners will be selected at random and notified directly before the event.
Source: New York Post
