The 9 Most Expensive Tickets in Sports History

 

Some games are priceless… but fans actually paid THESE sums. From drought-ending wins to “fight of the century” hype, here are the most expensive tickets ever sold 

Lakers vs. Celtics – 2010 NBA Finals, Game 7 

The NBA’s ultimate rivalry showdown.

$612 → $81,000 courtside.

Kobe vs. Boston, with a title on the line.

Super Bowl XLVII (2013) 

49ers vs. Ravens + the infamous blackout.

$2,000 → $420,000 resale.

The drama on & off the field made this one legendary.

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Andy Murray – Wimbledon Final 2013 

Ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s champ.

$140 → $50,000.

A historic Centre Court moment for UK tennis.

2014 FIFA World Cup Final 

Argentina  vs. Germany in Brazil. Messi vs. a golden generation.

$440 → $50,000 VIP.

The global stage doesn’t come cheap.

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao (2015) 

“The Fight of the Century.”

$1,500 → $180,000 ringside.

A boxing spectacle the world waited for a decade to see.

Cubs vs. Indians – 2016 World Series, Game 7 

The Cubs ended a 108-year title drought. Demand was insane.

$2,200 → $1.17M resale for premium seats.

Still the most expensive sporting ticket ever.

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Mayweather vs. McGregor (2017) 

Boxing vs. MMA crossover hype.

$500 → $98,000.

A spectacle more than a fight but tickets sold like wildfire.

Warriors vs. Raptors – 2019 NBA Finals, Game 6 

The last game at Oracle Arena + KD & Klay injuries.

$513 → $69,000 resale.

Historic for both heartbreak and farewell.

Super Bowl LVI (2022) 

Rams vs. Bengals @ SoFi Stadium. First big Super Bowl post-COVID restrictions.

$6,000 → $100,000.

Hollywood prices for Hollywood seats.