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February 5, 2024
Even though it’s 2024, people are still eager to see eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi and his team, Inter Miami, win. According to MailOnline, the top 10 most expensive tickets in Major League Soccer (MLS) this season are very expensive on average.
It never gets old to watch the delicate Argentine sweep opponents aside and leave them in the dust. Messi, who is 36 years old and maybe not as good as he was during his Barcelona heyday, is still producing those small moments that capture the joy of the beautiful game, as evidenced by the amazing skill he displayed recently against Real Salt Lake.
Messi, one of the most decorated football players in the sport’s history, was born in Rosario. He is living the sunset years of his career in the Miami Heat but still drawing in punters.
And there are no signs that “Messi mania” will abate anytime soon. According to CNN Business, a match between Inter Miami and Los Angeles FC saw a ticket price increase of 527%, making it the most expensive MLS game ever at the time of his arrival.
Without a doubt, excitement accompanies Messi. However, with Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suarez—one of the wealthiest football players in the world—in the mix, watching Inter Miami play is starting to become increasingly popular among die-hard fans. As previously noted, all ten of the most expensive average ticket prices for Major League Soccer feature the captain of the 2022 World Cup and his teammates. Inter Miami is also involved in six of the ten most expensive individual-ticketed games.
| Game | Price |
| Inter Miami at LA Galaxy | $789,813.67 (£622,930.54) |
| Inter Miami at New England Revolution | $43,825.69 (£34,565.57) |
| Philadelphia Union at Inter Miami | $37,023.17 (£29,200.39) |
| New York City FC at Inter Miami | $18,030.95 (£14,221.11) |
| Inter Miami at Toronto FC | $17,461.93 (£13,772.32) |
| Inter Miami at Columbus Crew | $15,120.23 (£11,925.41) |
| Columbus Crew at LAFC | $10,104.33 (£7,969.34) |
| New York Red Bulls at DC United | $9,715.71 (£7,662.84) |
| Charlotte FC at New York City | $9,715.71 (£7,662.84 |
| Nashville SC at Orlando City SC | $9,715.71 (£7,662.84) |
The most expensive ticket in Major League Soccer (MLS) could set spectators back up to a staggering $789,813.67 (£622,930.54) to watch Messi play against Los Angeles Galaxy. It’s not surprising that Gerardo Martino’s team has a sizable fan base after their matches against the New England Revolution and Philadelphia Union, mainly because of Messi.
Though tickets for Inter Miami Miami’s games against New York City, Toronto FC, and Columbus Crew are significantly less expensive, they still cost a lot, with the highest prices being $18,030.95 (£14,221.11), $17,461.93 (£13,772.32), and $15,120.23 (£11,925.41), respectively.
In addition, the average cost of a ticket to see Inter Miami play significantly influences the rankings. The average price of a ticket for Inter Miami’s home match against LA Galaxy is $2,936.75 (£2,316.23). In contrast, tickets to see them play against New York City ($535.55/£422.39), DC United ($548/£432.21), and Philadelphia Union ($643.78/£507.75) are significantly less expensive.
Inter Miami’s games against the four teams of Toronto FC, CF Montreal, Columbus Crew, and Vancouver Whitecaps round out the top 10 most expensive tickets on average. This proves it is not cheap to see Messi up close and personal. The Philadelphia Union, which charges hefty prices for their home and away games, is the only MLS team to appear twice on the average top 10 list. The average cost for Philadelphia fans to watch this at home is $1,048.07. Their Miami match costs, on average, $643.78 when traveling.
| Game | Price |
| Inter Miami at LA Galaxy | $2,936.75 (£2,316.23) |
| Inter Miami at Philadelphia Union | $1,048.07 (£826.62) |
| Inter Miami at Toronto FC | $834.90 (£658.49) |
| Inter Miami at CF Montreal | $770.66 (£607.82) |
| Inter Miami at Columbus Crew | $720.65 (£568.38) |
| Inter Miami at Vancouver Whitecaps | $648.60 (£511.55) |
| Philadelphia Union at Inter Miami | $643.78 (£507.75) |
| Inter Miami at New York City | $550.75 (£434.38) |
| Inter Miami at DC United | $548 (£432.21) |
| New York City FC at Inter Miami | $535.55 (£422.39) |
In addition to David Beckham, who co-owns Inter Miami, benefiting from Messi’s arrival, these numbers show how the division is expanding overall, with other teams like Toronto FC, Columbus Crew, and Vancouver Whitecaps profiting from having such a legendary player play at their respective stadiums.
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Katarzyna Nowak is a seasoned writer with over five years of experience in editorial content, news reporting, and football sportsbook app reviews. As an author for Football News Today, she combines her deep understanding of the sports betting industry with a passion for football, delivering insightful and accurate content that keeps readers informed and engaged.
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