How much does a ticket for the 2026 World Cup final cost?

Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup final have soared to record levels amid strong fan demand to attend the match, with some seats exceeding $38,000 on the resale market.

According to the official prices set by FIFA, tickets ranged from $2,030 to $6,730 depending on seat category, but FIFA’s dynamic pricing system pushed the price of some premium Category 1 seats to around $33,000.

What are the prices?

- FIFA adopted four main categories for tickets to the final match, with prices varying according to seat location inside the stadium, while Category 1, overlooking the sides of the field, was the most expensive among all categories.

- FIFA’s application of dynamic pricing to some Category 1 seats led to a significant increase in their prices compared to the base price, while prices for other categories remained at their official announced levels.

2026 World Cup final ticket prices

Category

Price

(USD)

Notes

First

From $6,730

- Some premium seats are subject to dynamic pricing.

- Prices of premium seats rise according to demand, with some reaching $33,000.

Second

$4,210

- Official fixed price (not subject to dynamic pricing)

Third

$2,790

- Official fixed price

Fourth

$2,030

- Official fixed price

- These are the highest prices in the history of World Cup finals, representing a significant jump compared to the final of the previous edition, when a premium seat cost around $1,600.

What about resale?

- The increases were not limited to official prices, as prices on the resale market jumped to unprecedented levels after FIFA allowed ticket resale on its official platform without imposing a price cap.

- The average ticket price on the resale market is about $11,300, while the cheapest tickets start at around $8,000, and prices for Category 1 seats near the field range between $15,000 and over $38,000.

- For those wishing to buy tickets, most of the main sales phases organized by FIFA have ended, including the random draw and presale phase, while the final phase of direct sales continues on a first-come, first-served basis, along with FIFA’s official ticket resale platform and other platforms.

- It is worth noting that the match will be held on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which has a capacity of about 82,000 spectators.

Source: Goal.com

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