The best place to buy Warriors tickets depends on what you value most: certainty, price or timing. The Warriors' own verified marketplace is the safest route for a high-demand game. Resale marketplaces, Capital City Tickets among them, are where you usually find more seats, more price points and last-minute deals. This guide compares the main options, shows how to read the price you see against the price you pay, and explains what to check before you click buy.
TL;DR
- For the lowest fraud risk, start with Warriors.com, which the team has described as its only team-guaranteed verified marketplace, then Ticketmaster, the official NBA ticketing platform.
- For flexibility on price and seat location, compare several resale marketplaces, and only buy where a guarantee on authenticity and delivery is written down.
- Prices move with the opponent, the day of the week and how close you are to tip-off, so check the same game on two or three sites before you commit.
- Look at the all-in total at checkout, not the first number on the seat map.
- Never buy from a stranger on social media, and expect to receive tickets by official transfer to your phone, not by screenshot.
Table of Contents
- Why the answer is not one site
- The main places to buy, compared
- What you actually pay: price, fees and the total
- When to buy: early, or on game day?
- Season tickets: is a full package worth it?
- How to avoid fake or invalid tickets
- Our perspective
- Find your Warriors game with Capital City Tickets
- FAQ
- Sources
Why the answer is not one site
Warriors games at Chase Center in San Francisco rarely behave like an ordinary event. Demand swings hard. A Tuesday game against a team with no star power can be easy to afford, while a weekend game against the Lakers or a playoff home game can cost several times as much. A site that is cheapest for one game can be mid-pack for the next.
That is why the question "where should I buy" really breaks into three smaller ones:
- How much risk can I accept? Official channels carry the least risk. Resale carries more, and the difference between resale sites is the strength of their guarantee.
- How flexible am I on seats and date? The more flexible you are, the more resale competition works in your favor.
- How soon is the game? Buying weeks ahead and buying the same day are different games with different winners.
The main places to buy, compared
Here is how the common options line up. Prices vary game by game, so the table compares what each channel is good for rather than quoting a price that would be out of date by the next home stand.
| Where to buy | Type | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors.com verified marketplace | Team-run | Lowest counterfeit risk, season ticket holders' resales | Popular games sell out fast, so choice can be thin |
| Ticketmaster | Official NBA ticketing platform | Face-value sales and official resale in one place | Fees are added at checkout |
| Capital City Tickets | Resale marketplace | Budget-minded fans, promo codes, filtering by date and category, a 100% guarantee on authenticity and delivery | Resale prices can sit above face value for premium games |
| StubHub | Large resale marketplace | Huge inventory, a stated entry guarantee | Compare totals after fees |
| SeatGeek, Gametime, Vivid Seats | Resale marketplaces and apps | Mobile buying, last-minute browsing | Prices and fee display differ by app |
| Social media and street sellers | Unverified | Nothing worth the risk | Counterfeits, duplicate transfers, no recourse |
Warriors.com: the team's own verified marketplace
If you want the strongest assurance that a ticket is real, begin here. During the 2025 playoffs the team warned fans about fakes, and officials said more than 2,000 fans were turned away after buying counterfeit tickets from non-verified vendors. The same coverage identified Warriors.com as the only team-guaranteed verified marketplace.
The tradeoff is selection. Season ticket holders list the seats they cannot use, and for marquee games those listings go quickly. Check it first, see what is there, and use it as your price benchmark for everything else.
Ticketmaster: official, with the usual fee caveat
Ticketmaster is generally described as the official NBA ticketing platform and the lowest-risk way to buy Warriors tickets. Fans on forums often say the official resale listings can come in under the cheapest StubHub seat, though that is anecdotal and it changes by game. One Warriors fan thread on Reddit suggests Ticketmaster first and notes that prices tend to drop closer to game day, with apps like Gametime also useful for same-day browsing.
Use Ticketmaster as your second benchmark. Add a quantity of two to four tickets in your preferred section and note the total at the final checkout step, not the listing price.
Resale marketplaces: where the choice is
When a game is sold out at face value, resale is the market. A Rolling Stone buying guide on Lakers vs. Warriors made the same point back in 2023: for big rivalry games, tickets are mostly sold out or tied to waitlists, so the resale market is where most fans end up.
The larger marketplaces each have a guarantee. StubHub, for example, says it guarantees entry and may offer replacement tickets or a full refund if something goes wrong, according to one Chase Center buying guide. Guarantee terms differ between sites and change, so read the current policy on the page before you pay. If you want a broader side-by-side of the big names, our comparison of the best resale ticket sites in the U.S. goes further than we can here.
Capital City Tickets: budget-focused resale with a guarantee
We have sold tickets for more than 20 years, and we built the site for fans who feel priced out of live events. You can browse by city, venue, date and category, apply a promo code at checkout, and buy last-minute tickets for instant download where available. Every purchase is covered by our 100% guarantee on ticket authenticity and delivery.
For Warriors fans, start on our sports tickets page, search for the team or the Chase Center date you want, and compare what you see against the official channels above. We are not the right answer for every game, and if the team's own marketplace is cheaper for your date, buy there. For a lot of fans, though, the mix of filters, promo codes and a written guarantee makes it a strong place to finish the comparison.
What you actually pay: price, fees and the total
A listing price is only the beginning. Ticket sites differ in whether they show fees up front or add them at the last step, so a cheap-looking seat on one site can cost more than a higher-priced seat on another once fees land. A few habits keep you honest:
- Compare the final total. Open the checkout page on each site for the same section and quantity, and write down the number before you enter payment details.
- Compare equal seats. Row, section and view matter. A lower-bowl corner seat and an upper-bowl center seat are different products.
- Check for a promo code. On our site, listing pages show a code such as CITY10 where one applies, so look for it before you pay.
- Count the whole trip. Parking, transit and food in San Francisco can outweigh a ten-dollar ticket difference.
Worked example: choosing between two listings
Imagine you want two seats for a Wednesday home game. Warriors.com shows two seats in the upper level, Ticketmaster shows a similar pair, and a resale marketplace shows lower-bowl seats at a higher price. You do not need to guess which is best. Put the three checkout totals side by side, decide how much the better view is worth to you, and pick on that number. The exercise takes five minutes and is the single most reliable way to avoid overpaying.
When to buy: early, or on game day?
There is no universal rule that tickets get cheaper closer to the game. Fans do report drops on the day of a game, as in the Reddit thread above, and that is plausible when sellers want to unload seats before tip-off. But waiting is a gamble, and it works best under these conditions:
- The opponent is not a draw, or the game falls on a weeknight.
- You can go alone or in a pair, since single and double seats are easier to find late.
- You are happy to sit almost anywhere.
Waiting is a poor idea for rivalry games, holiday games, opening night, a star visiting the Bay Area, or any playoff home game. Playoff pricing in particular can jump sharply: we looked at how NBA playoff ticket prices behaved in the Finals and at Madison Square Garden, and the lesson was that late buyers pay for the scramble.
A middle path works well for many fans. Set a price you would be happy with, check the three benchmark sites a few days out, and buy when a listing meets your number instead of holding out for the absolute bottom.
Season tickets: is a full package worth it?
If you plan to attend many games, season tickets or partial plans are worth a look, but they are a different purchase from a single game. Pricing depends on seat location and plan size, and the team sets it. Check the Warriors' official ticket pages for the current price list rather than relying on a figure from an old article. Many fans find that buying a handful of individual games, picked for opponent and date, costs less overall than a full package, especially when some of those games are cheap midweek matchups.
How to avoid fake or invalid tickets
Counterfeits are the real danger of the secondary market, and the 2025 playoff episode shows it is not hypothetical. Keep these checks in place whichever site you choose:
- Buy from a seller with a written guarantee. Read what it covers: authenticity, delivery and what happens if you are denied entry.
- Pay by credit card. A card gives you a dispute path if something goes wrong. Avoid cash apps and wire transfers with strangers.
- Expect an official transfer. One buying guide notes that tickets should be transferred officially, and that screenshots or photos may not work. Save the ticket to your phone's mobile wallet once it arrives.
- Skip unsolicited offers. If someone messages you a deal in a group or comment thread, treat it as a scam until proven otherwise.
- Confirm the details. Check the date, the start time and that the game is at Chase Center before you pay.
The seat, delivery and entry steps are simple, but people skip them when the game is hours away. Take two minutes, check the opponent, the section and the delivery method, and make sure you have the ticket on your phone before you leave for the arena.
Our perspective
After more than 20 years in this business, we see the same pattern with fans of every team. People assume the first site that shows up in a search is the cheapest, and they pay for that assumption. The fans who save the most are the ones who treat a ticket purchase like any other big purchase: compare, check the total, read the guarantee.
We also believe the official channels deserve a place in your search. If the Warriors' own marketplace has a seat you like at a fair price, take it. Our job is to be the next tab you open, with a wide event lineup, filters that make it quick to find a date and a price you can live with, and a 100% guarantee on authenticity and delivery behind the purchase. Affordable access to live events is the reason we exist, and a Warriors game should not require a financial strain.
— Capital City Tickets
Find your Warriors game with Capital City Tickets
Ready to compare? Open our sports tickets page, filter by city, venue, date or category, and look at the final total next to what Warriors.com and Ticketmaster show. If you have a promo code, enter it at checkout, and look for listings that mention CITY10.
Going with the family or looking for something other than basketball while you are in the Bay Area? Our concert listings and theater listings use the same filters and the same guarantee, so you can plan the whole trip in one place.
FAQ
Is it safe to buy Warriors tickets on resale sites?
It can be, if you choose a marketplace with a written guarantee and pay by credit card. The team has warned that counterfeit tickets from non-verified vendors cost more than 2,000 fans entry in the 2025 playoffs. Avoid anyone selling outside a protected marketplace.
Do Warriors tickets get cheaper on game day?
Sometimes. Fans report price drops on the day of the game, especially for low-demand opponents and weeknights. For rivalry games and the playoffs, waiting often backfires, so set a price limit and buy when a listing meets it.
How much do Warriors season tickets cost?
The price depends on the seat location and the plan, and the team sets it each season. Check the Warriors' official ticket pages for the current list. Compare the total with the cost of buying the specific games you would actually attend.
Where is the cheapest place to buy Warriors tickets?
There is no single cheapest site. The cheapest option changes by game, section and day, which is why we suggest checking the team's marketplace, Ticketmaster and a resale site such as ours, then comparing the checkout totals. Our guide to resale ticket sites explains how to do it.
How will I receive my Warriors tickets?
Most are delivered digitally. Expect an official transfer or a mobile ticket you can save to your phone's wallet, since screenshots may not be accepted at the gate. Confirm the delivery method before you buy.
Sources
- Warriors issue warning over counterfeit tickets as 2025 playoffs begin (CBS News San Francisco)
- NBA Warriors Home Game Viewing Guide: Chase Center
- Warriors Bucks game tickets (Reddit r/warriors)
- Where to Buy Last-Minute Lakers vs. Warriors Tickets Online (Rolling Stone)