Map Shows How World Cup Ticket Prices Rival Rent and Mortgage
Summary
A study found that World Cup ticket prices in the 11 U.S. cities hosting matches are as high as monthly rent or mortgage payments, making attendance very expensive. The high costs add to existing housing affordability problems and have led to concerns and intervention from some U.S. state officials.Key Facts
- World Cup ticket prices in U.S. host cities range from about $140 to nearly $11,000 for premium seats.
- Tickets cost as much as one month or more of rent or mortgage in five cities including New York, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, and Kansas City.
- The entry-level ticket for the World Cup Final in New York costs over $7,000, equal to almost two months of mortgage payments.
- Semi-final tickets in Dallas and Atlanta cost about one month’s housing payments.
- Many fans are priced out due to overall high expenses including travel and accommodation.
- More than 3,500 tickets for the opening match remained unsold recently, while 5 million tickets had been sold in total.
- New York and New Jersey attorneys general said ticket prices far exceed those of past World Cups.
- The housing affordability crisis in these cities makes the ticket cost particularly burdensome for residents.
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