The Messi effect Miami season ticket prices skyrocketed: starting at $884 Fans were dissatisfied
Messi's arrival at Internacional Miami has turned the club upside down. On September 29, the Miami Herald revealed that Miami International officially sent an email to season ticket holders informing them of the increase in season ticket prices for the 2024 season. Double the price and make fans dissatisfied...
In July, Messi came to Internacional Miami and led the team to win the UEFA Cup and reach the final of the Open Cup, and the club's results, popularity and influence reached unprecedented heights. The arrival of Messi and Busquets, the rise in operating costs of Miami International, and the club's decision to raise ticket prices are also reasonable.
The Miami Herald disclosed the details of the price increase:
In 2023, the minimum season ticket price for Miami Internacional (home to 17 regular-season games) is $485, or an average of $28.50 per game. For $28.50 to see Messi, Busquets, Alba, 2023 season ticket holders are definitely earned.
In 2024, the minimum price for a Miami International season pass is $884, or $52 per game. Season Pass holders who renew before October 7 will also receive a discount.
In 2023, Miami International's most expensive season ticket will cost $3,600, and food and drinks will also be available in the stands of this area. In 2024, the price of the most expensive season ticket will rise to $7,650, an average of $450 per game.
What is the price of a season ticket at Miami International compared to other sporting events?
NFL's 8-game home season passes range from $300 to $4,500, averaging $37.50 to $562.50 per game;
The average NBA loose ticket sells for $94, and season passes range from $1,200 to $82,000, or $30 to $2,000 per game.
The Miami Herald pointed out that the price of season tickets for next season Miami International, which is on par with other sports events in the United States, has made some fans unhappy: "It's so disappointing... We were part of the club before Messi arrived... Season ticket holders deserve to be rewarded to enjoy a new era for the club. ”
Another fan said: "With Messi here, Miami International's season tickets are not worried about selling at all." If season ticket holders can't afford to pay a higher price to forgo the renewal, there will be new fans who will take over at a higher price, but such a thing is really bad. ”
In order to reassure the fans, Miami International officials also sent an email: "As valuable season ticket holders, you are the heartbeat of Miami Internacional Club, and we thank you for your continued support!" In 2023, we welcomed the arrival of world-class superstars Messi, Busquets and Alba, witnessed the growth of Kremaskie, David Ruiz and Noah Allen, and won the first trophy in the team's history. We look forward to continuing to work together in 2024 to create more brilliant results! ”