The Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled new premium seating options for this playoff season, creating additional spots for high-profile fans and celebrities in their exclusive floor section.
The franchise revealed Thursday that they’re introducing extra courtside seats in the same area where stars like Jack Nicholson, Denzel Washington, Will Ferrell, Ice Cube, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Kim Kardashian have been regulars for decades. According to the Lakers, their floor seating has been completely sold out for over five decades.
“Courtside Reserve is second-row courtside seating that places fans in the heart of the action within the highly sought-after and exclusive floor section, offering an immersive experience,” the Lakers explained in their announcement. “The new on-floor seating features premium hospitality, including in-seat food and beverage service, VIP club access and a seamless, elevated experience from the moment guests enter the arena.”
Fans interested in purchasing these exclusive tickets must apply for access through a special section on the team’s website. The organization emphasized that these limited Courtside Reserve spots are being “offered in the smallest quantity to preserve the exclusivity of the courtside environment,” and buyers will receive priority access to purchase season tickets in this section going forward.
This suggests the Courtside Reserve concept will extend beyond just this postseason.
While the Lakers haven’t disclosed specific pricing, reports from the New York Post indicate that regular season courtside tickets typically range from $4,000 to $10,000 per seat, varying by game day and opposing team. During playoff games, these premium seats can command between $20,000 and $40,000 per seat for each contest.
Following their NBA championship victory during the 2019-20 bubble season, the Lakers have experienced mixed playoff success, missing the postseason once, suffering three first-round eliminations, and reaching the conference finals on one occasion.
With three regular season games remaining, both the Lakers and Houston Rockets hold identical 50-29 records, though Los Angeles currently claims the No. 4 playoff seed due to tiebreaker advantages. This fourth seed position secures home-court advantage for their opening playoff series.
Should current standings hold, the Lakers would face the Rockets in their playoff opener at home.
