Lionel Messi’s choice to join Inter Miami has resulted in an unprecedented increase in secondary market ticket prices as fans hurry to see the footballing master play on American soil.
Reports of Messi’s potential move to the Major League Soccer side caused excitement among fans, resulting in an extraordinary increase in ticket prices. According to TickPick, the lowest price for a ticket to Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup opener vs Cruz Azul on July 21 increased from $29 (2,400) to an astounding $329 (27,000), marking an incredible 1,034% rise.
According to experts, Messi’s first appearance in a Miami shirt will probably be the most costly Major League Soccer (MLS) game ever recorded. Kyle Zorn, brand manager at TickPick, shared his insights, saying, “Given his status as arguably the greatest player in the world, every time Inter Miami plays on the road, we’re going to see record-breaking ticket prices.”
Notably, costs for Inter Miami’s away games increased significantly as well. According to the ticket vendor, the team’s match against the New York Red Bulls on August 26 saw a stunning 1,236% increase, while their match against LAFC in Southern California on September 3 saw a significant 420% increase.
While ticket costs have gone up, fans remain undeterred in their pursuit of watching Messi’s mesmerising skills firsthand. As the excitement increases, Inter Miami’s games are expected to draw record-breaking spectators and create an exciting environment that will definitely resonate throughout the league.