FIFA Club World Cup opener in Miami sees shocking ticket price crash — fans wonder what’s really going on

The excitement surrounding the expanded FIFA Club World Cup is palpable, but in Miami, ticket sales tell a different story. FIFA is slashing prices with empty seats remaining and the opener only a few days away.

Ticket prices for the FIFA Club World Cup opener in Miami have dropped dramatically, with seats for Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly costing $55. Despite Messi's popularity, the Hard Rock Stadium remains underbooked.

Why are ticket prices crashing so close to kickoff?

FIFA and its local partners are offering steep discounts, hoping that interest will grow as the tournament progresses. Teams and supporters are getting ready for the first-ever 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, which will start this Saturday in Miami and take place in 12 different US locations.


There is still plenty of time and stock left to see the action if you are still interested in purchasing tickets for any of the eight games at Hard Rock Stadium.

On Saturday, June 14th, at 8:00 p.m., Inter Miami will play Al Ahly FC at Hard Rock Stadium in the tournament's opening match.

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According to The Athletic, FIFA and Miami Dade College have teamed up to provide a deal for college students. Students can buy one ticket for $20 and get "up to four complimentary tickets" to Inter Miami's opening game on Saturday, June 14.

FIFA has drastically reduced the price of some tickets for their game opener to less than $60 because the stadium is still empty.

There are still plenty of opportunities for non-college students to watch Messi and company play on Saturday, June 14th, or support a different team participating in one of the eight games held in Miami, which includes two knockout games and six group stage matches.

According to The Athletic, on June 3, Ticketmaster reduced the price of Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly opening tickets to $55. May was half the price of the cheapest seat, which cost $230 in January and $349 after the December draw.

With Inter Miami's prices increasing for each group stage match, FIFA anticipates that ticket
sales will increase as the tournament goes on and includes more high-profile matches.

Stubhub reports that, as of Thursday at noon, the starting and highest prices for every game at Hard Rock Stadium were as follows, as per a report by NBC Miami.

Al Ahly FC vs. Inter Miami
Date: Saturday, June 14th
Lowest Price: $72
Highest Price: $9,966 (before fees)

CA Boca Juniors vs. SL Benfica
Date: Monday, June 16th
Lowest Price: $39
Highest Price: $8,788 (before fees)

Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal
Date: Wednesday, June 18th
Lowest Price: $215
Highest Price: $8,788 (before fees)

Bayern Munich vs. CA Boca Juniors
Date: Friday, June 20
Lowest: $105
Highest: $8,788 (before fees)

Inter Miami vs. SE Palmeiras
Date: Monday, June 23rd
Lowest Price: $103
Highest Price: $8,788 (before fees)

Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Fluminense FC
Date: Wednesday, June 25th at 3 p.m.
Lowest Price: $23
Highest Price: $8,788 (before fees)

Round of 16 match: Group D winner vs. Group C runnerup
Date: June 29th
Lowest: $81
Highest: $8,788 (before fees)

Round of 16 match: Group H winner vs. Group G runnerup
Date: Tuesday, July 1st at 3 p.m.:
Lowest: $145
Highest: $8,788 (before fees)

FAQs

Why are Club World Cup tickets in Miami so cheap nowadays?
As sales were slow, FIFA reduced prices, some as low as $20 for students.

When is the first game, and who will play?
Saturday, June 14: Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly, 8 p.m.