USMNT Confirm Four Friendlies: USA vs Mexico Tickets Priciest
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- Ben Green
It has been a big week for the USMNT. Mauricio Pochettino agreed a new contract to remain head coach through the 2030 World Cup, and U.S. Soccer used the same news cycle to confirm four fall friendlies.
Of those four games, ticket prices for the standout fixture, a renewal of the USA vs Mexico rivalry, are already dwarfing the other three combined.
USA vs Mexico Friendly Ticket Prices: Key Takeaways
- Average USA vs Mexico tickets cost around $237, more than double the roughly $113 average across the other three friendlies.
- The most expensive USA vs Mexico listings reach $6,363, nearly six times pricier than the priciest ticket for any other friendly (Peru's $1,115 high).
- State Farm Stadium holds 63,400 fans, almost three times the average capacity of the other three venues, yet demand is still pushing prices higher.
USMNT Confirm Four Fall Friendlies After Pochettino's New Deal
On August 3, 2026, U.S. Soccer confirmed Mauricio Pochettino had signed a new contract to remain USA head coach through the 2030 World Cup. Almost immediately, the federation confirmed four home friendlies for late September and early October.
The USA national team will host Peru, Chile and Canada alongside the marquee clash with Mexico. It is the first set of fixtures since Pochettino's side reached the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.
The stand-out match is against great rivals Mexico, taking place on October 3, 2026 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Mexico had already confirmed three separate friendlies of their own against Colombia, Peru and Chile, which only fuelled speculation over whether a fourth date against the USA would follow.
Huge Demand Expected For USA vs Mexico Tickets
The USMNT made a real mark at the 2026 World Cup. Pochettino's side topped its group with wins over Paraguay and Australia.
The Americans then beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32, the program's first World Cup knockout win since 2002. That run ended in the Round of 16, where the USMNT lost 4-1 to Belgium on July 6, 2026.
Nevertheless, the USA vs Mexico rivalry hits different. The two sides usually collide in competitive fixtures like the CONCACAF Nations League, and the huge number of Mexico fans living in the United States only adds to the occasion.
Of the four games planned for September and October, the Mexico encounter is clearly the most in demand. The average price for USA vs Mexico tickets already far exceeds the other three USMNT friendlies combined.
How Much Are USA's Four Friendlies Against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada?
Prices vary hugely across the four fixtures, with the Mexico game standing well apart from the rest. Below are the starting resale prices for each match, based on live SeatPick listings.
| Date | Event + Venue | Starting Price ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | USA vs Peru – Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando | $52 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | USA vs Chile – Energizer Park, St. Louis | $40 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | USA vs Mexico – State Farm Stadium, Glendale | $115 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | USA vs Canada – Allianz Field, Saint Paul | $46 |
All pricing data is sourced from SeatPick resale listings in August 2026. Prices are subject to change without notice.
USA vs Mexico Ticket Prices Compared to Peru, Chile and Canada
The gap widens further once you look beyond the cheapest available seat. Average tickets for USA vs Mexico sit at roughly $237, against an average of about $113 across Peru, Chile and Canada combined.
At the very top end, the difference is even more dramatic. The most expensive USA vs Mexico listings run as high as $6,363, while the priciest ticket for any of the other three friendlies tops out at $1,115 for the Peru game.
State Farm Stadium: Why Size Isn't Slowing Down USA vs Mexico Demand
The prices are even more striking given the biggest venue by some distance is State Farm Stadium in Glendale. The stadium hosting USA vs Mexico is almost three times the size of the average of the other three venues.
| Venue | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Inter&Co Stadium | Orlando | 25,500 |
| Energizer Park | St. Louis | 22,423 |
| State Farm Stadium | Glendale | 63,400 |
| Allianz Field | Saint Paul | 19,400 |
Inter&Co Stadium is the purpose-built home of Orlando City SC, Energizer Park hosts St. Louis City SC, and Allianz Field is the ring-shaped home of Minnesota United FC. All three are MLS-scale soccer venues.
State Farm Stadium is a different beast entirely. It is a retractable-roof NFL venue that converts for soccer, and it previously hosted a USA vs Mexico friendly in 2007 that drew 62,462 fans.
Even with more than three times the seats on sale, the Mexico game is still commanding by far the highest prices of the four friendlies. That is a clear signal of just how big an occasion this rivalry remains.
USA vs Mexico & USMNT Friendlies Frequently Asked Questions
How much are USA vs Mexico tickets?
Starting prices for USA vs Mexico begin at around $115, with the average resale ticket costing roughly $237. The match takes place on October 3, 2026 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Why are USA vs Mexico tickets so much pricier than the other USMNT friendlies?
The USA vs Mexico rivalry draws far higher demand than a typical friendly, driven in part by the huge number of Mexico fans living in the United States. That demand pushes both average and peak resale prices well above the other three fixtures, even though State Farm Stadium is the largest venue of the four.
Where is the USA vs Mexico friendly being played?
The game is being played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals. The 63,400-seat venue previously hosted a USA vs Mexico friendly in 2007 that drew over 62,000 fans.
What other friendlies is the USMNT playing this fall?
Alongside Mexico, the USMNT hosts Peru on September 26 at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando and Chile on September 29 at Energizer Park in St. Louis. Canada follows on October 6 at Allianz Field in Saint Paul.