Do You Get Refunded For Unplayed Game 5 Tickets? What Major Sellers Say

Bought tickets for Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals? Don't worry, your tickets won't go to waste.

If you bought tickets for a game that did not happen, whether your team got eliminated or won the series faster than expected, you are eligible for a refund or credit on your account, according to Ticketmaster.

"For example, the NBA Finals contain up to seven games, with four wins giving one team the series win. If a team wins the first four games, the tickets for the fifth, sixth and seventh games will be refunded," the website wrote.

Other platforms like SeatGeek and StubHub share the policy, automatically refunding the ticket price and fees to the original payment method if a contingent game is not played. SeatGeek said the customer is not required to do anything from their end except wait three to 10 business days to see the refund in their statement, though a credit card purchase might take a little longer, depending on the bank.

So, if you purchased a Game 5 or Game 7 ticket for the Thunder series against the Los Angeles Lakers, you do not have to stress over wasting money. And if you're looking to get tickets for future series, keep in mind that money will be refunded if the later games aren't needed.

SeatGeek also advises buyers to set up a price alert on later games, as prices can drop or spike depending on how dominating a series is looking.

Who is OKC playing in the Western Conference Finals?

Oklahoma City will face the winner of the Minnesota Timberwolves or the San Antonio Spurs. The series is currently split with a 2-2 tie going into Game 5 on Wednesday, May 12.

As the top seed, the Thunder will host Game 1 and Game 2 at Paycom Center before heading on the road for Games 3 and 4.

Western Conference Finals tickets already on sale

Oklahoma City Thunder West finals tickets are available now, even for the undetermined road games. As of Tuesday morning, the cheapest available tickets for Game 1 are starting at $293.

• Game 1 in Oklahoma City: Shop tickets starting at $294
• Game 2 in Oklahoma City: Shop tickets starting at $267
• Game 3 in San Antonio/Minnesota: Shop all Thunder playoff tickets
• Game 4 in San Antonio/Minnesota: Shop all Thunder playoff tickets
• Game 5* in Oklahoma City: Shop tickets starting at $317
• Game 6* in San Antonio/Minnesota: Shop all Thunder playoff tickets
• Game 7* in Oklahoma City: Shop tickets starting at $435

*if = necessary

Oklahoma City Thunder future NBA playoff tickets

Hypothetical tickets are also now available for the Thunder's potential home games in the NBA Finals. If the Thunder advance, your tickets are guaranteed. If they are eliminated, you'll receive a refund.

The NBA Finals are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 3, and could run all the way until a potential Game 7 on Friday, June 19. If through to the finals, the Thunder would host the first two games, as well as a potential Game 5 and 7.

Contributing: Jessica Moore

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Tickets for unplayed playoff games are eligible for refund, sellers say