Ticket prices for the upcoming College Football Playoff National Championship Game, set to feature No. 1 Indiana against No. 10 Miami, have reached extraordinary heights. As of Saturday morning, the lowest price available for a ticket to the event on January 19 is over $3,500, including fees. The average price of tickets has skyrocketed to approximately $5,589, which is more than double the average ticket price from last year’s championship.
To provide some context, here are the average prices for the past few championship games:
– 2021: Ohio State vs. Alabama – $1,760.84
– 2022: Georgia vs. Alabama – $1,088.60
– 2023: TCU vs. Georgia – $1,292.90
– 2024: Washington vs. Michigan – $1,975.09
– 2025: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State – $2,716.60
– 2026: Miami vs. Indiana – $5,558.58
Several factors contribute to these inflated prices. The game will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, which is the home field for the Miami Hurricanes. The excitement surrounding the Hurricanes, who are vying for their first national championship since the 2001 season, adds to the high demand. On the other hand, Indiana is looking to achieve a historic milestone as it has never secured a national title in football. The Hoosiers are enjoying an undefeated season, and their loyal fan base turned out en masse for the recent Peach Bowl, showcasing their support with a sea of red at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
While ticket prices for big games often decline on the secondary market as the event draws closer, this year’s championship game may break that trend. Last year’s average ticket price for Ohio State’s victory over Notre Dame was slightly over $2,700, yet it was significantly lower than the current prices for the upcoming matchup, which signals a robust demand among fans eager to witness this historic event.
As the game date approaches, many fans will be hopeful that ticket prices might come down slightly, while the enthusiasm for a national title clash between two passionate teams is undeniable, making this championship showdown a highly anticipated event.