What Are The Other Most Expensive Tickets In U.S. Sporting History?
According to TickPick, which calculated the most expensive tickets based on average purchase price, these are the next-priciest sporting events in U.S. history:
Super Bowl LVIII in 2024 (San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs): $9,411
Super Bowl LV in 2021 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs): $7,313
Super Bowl LIV in 2020 (Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers) $6,546
2026 NBA Finals Game 3 (New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs): $6,308
Tangent
The get-in price for the third place game between France and England is nearly $900. Ticket prices dropped about $300 after England lost to Argentina.
Key Background
The 2026 World Cup by most major metrics is the most expensive tournament in the 96-year history of FIFA’s marquee event. When the tournament began last month, the average ticket price was $1,622, according to SeatPick data, with that figure rising to $4,162 for the semi-finals. However, some tickets prices on the secondary tumbled during the tournament, including the quarterfinal matchup that ultimately featured Spain and Belgium. The two sides knocked out the U.S. and Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal to reach the match, sending ticket prices sliding nearly 60%.
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Further Reading
New Jersey Seeks Cut From FIFA’s $450 World Cup Grass Patches, Report Says (Forbes)
Ticket Prices Collapse Nearly 60% For World Cup Quarterfinal Match After USA, Portugal Eliminated (Forbes)
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