Messi Tickets Are 214% More Expensive Than Eagles Home Games

Posted on by Liam Benjamin
Philly Fans 2023

When Lionel Messi joined the MLS, he set U.S. soccer on fire, leading his new club Inter Miami to five wins in a row. 

Messi has now scored eight goals and notched one assist in five Leagues Cup games and ticket prices to see the Argentinian star in action of gone through the roof. 

In fact, the cheapest seat for Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami is a whopping $437, more than 10x the amount of a typical home game, according to TickPick. Considering the cheapest prices for the Union’s next game come in at around $40, that’s a 1,000% increase.

It’s also more expensive than every single Philadelphia Eagles home game during the 2023-24 NFL season.

Though the Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union game won’t be played at Lincoln Financial Field, the price hike is still noteworthy.

For reference, the lowest tickets on the secondary market for Eagles home games this season range from $111 (Week 17 vs Arizona) to $189 (Week 9 vs Dallas).

Messi Tickets Turn Out To Be Most Expensive In Philadelphia Union History

The average ticket sale price for the Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami game in the Leagues Cup Semifinals comes in around $556, making it the most expensive game in Union history, according to ESPN FC.

Earlier this week, tickets sold out in just eight minutes, meaning fans that want to attend the game have been forced to scramble and buy tickets on the secondary market.

Union coach Jim Curtin also reportedly received over 250 ticket requests, hearing from some people that he hasn’t spoken to in over 30 years, per Ella Galati. 

Messi Tickets Are 214% More Expensive Than Eagles Home Opener

Are soccer fans in Philly being priced out of seeing one of the world’s best players in action?

It’s more than 10x more expensive for Union fans to go see Messi in action compared to a typical game. 

Messi tickets are nearly three times more expensive than the Eagles’ home opener in Week 2 versus the Minnesota Vikings.

At $437 per ticket, the cheapest Messi tickets are 214% more expensive than the Eagles home opener, which comes in at just under $140.

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Liam Benjamin is a passionate sports writer and a dedicated member of the Philadelphia Eagles community. With an unwavering love for football and an insatiable curiosity for the game, Liam has established himself as a trusted voice among Eagles fans. His insightful analyses, comprehensive coverage, and engaging writing style make him a standout contributor to the Eagles Maven blog.

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