The Billion Dollar Spectacle: When Tickets Become a Barrier to Entry The World Cup final has become an event for the ultra wealthy, with ticket prices on resale markets skyrocketing.
This year's tournament has officially surpassed the Super Bowl and NBA Finals as the most expensive sporting event in U. S. history, with the average purchase price topping $11,327.
This phenomenon highlights a widening wealth gap within sports fandom. The notion that a single ticket to the World Cup final can cost over $6,000 raises questions about who these events are for.