Ashes ticket price increase 'really poor' - Vaughan
Summary
Ticket prices for the 2024 Ashes Test at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham have increased by 43%, with some seats now costing £165. Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticized the rise, while other Ashes venues like Lord’s and the Oval are also charging higher prices for their matches.Key Facts
- The Ashes Test series is between England and Australia, with Edgbaston hosting the third Test in July 2024.
- Ticket prices in the Hollies Stand at Edgbaston rose from £115 in 2023 to £165 in 2024.
- The stadium’s capacity is reduced due to hotel construction, holding about 25,000 people.
- Other ticket prices range from £92 for members to at least £115 for regular adult tickets plus booking fees.
- The 2023 Ashes series had total attendance over 545,000 and sold out every day in advance.
- Ticket sales for the upcoming England vs Pakistan Test at Edgbaston have not sold out yet.
- The Ashes will also be played at Lord’s, Trent Bridge, Utilita Bowl Southampton, and the Kia Oval in 2024.
- Similar high ticket prices have been seen at other sports events, like the European Athletics Championships and the Ryder Cup.
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