World Cup Final Tickets: How Do Prices Compare to Super Bowl & Champions League Final?
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- Ben Green
The World Cup Final is the single most-watched sporting event on Earth and in 2026, it's coming to New Jersey.
But what does it cost to be there in person?
We compared ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup Final against the Super Bowl, Champions League Final, and more to find out which event demands the biggest budget.
Spoiler: the World Cup Final isn't just the biggest game - it's the most expensive.
| Event | From | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Final | £4,246 | £10,680 | £144,949 |
| Super Bowl LX | £3,410 | £6,636 | £19,986 |
| UCL Final | £2,767 | £6,286 | £25,833 |
| UEL Final | £828 | £960 | £1,445 |
| AFCON Final | £340 | £735 | £1,700 |
Data from SeatPick, correct as of December 22, 2025.
World Cup Final: The £10,680 Average
Let's start with the headline number: the average World Cup Final ticket costs £10,680. That's 61% more expensive than a Super Bowl ticket and nearly 70% more than the Champions League Final.
The cheapest seats in MetLife Stadium start around £4,250 — comparable to Super Bowl entry-level pricing. But that's where the similarity ends. At the top end, premium World Cup Final tickets reach almost £145,000, dwarfing every other event on this list.
Why so expensive? This is the first World Cup Final on US soil since 1994. Global demand from 200+ countries is competing for seats in an 82,500-capacity stadium. And with 5,547 tickets currently on the secondary market - more inventory than any other event here - the sustained high prices reflect genuine worldwide appetite.
There's also the storyline factor. Could this be Lionel Messi's last World Cup with Argentina?
Will the hosts, USA, Mexico or Canada, make an unlikely run?
Will England finally win a first international trophy since 1966?
The narratives write themselves, and fans are willing to pay for a seat in history. Even without knowing the teams competing in the final, as it stands.
Super Bowl: America's Game, But Not the Priciest
The Super Bowl has long been considered the most expensive ticket in sports. Not anymore.
At an average price of £6,636, Super Bowl LX tickets cost roughly £4,000 less than the World Cup Final. The starting price of £3,410 is actually the second-highest entry point on our list, but the ceiling is far lower - premium seats max out around £20,000, compared to the World Cup's £145,000 peak.
One key difference: scarcity. Only 1,445 Super Bowl tickets are currently available, the lowest inventory of any event we analysed. The Super Bowl sells out fast and stays sold out. But even with limited supply, prices can't match the World Cup's global pull.
Here's a fun way to think about it: you could buy 1.6 Super Bowl tickets for the price of one average World Cup Final ticket. Or put another way, the World Cup Final commands a 61% premium over America's biggest sporting event.
The Super Bowl is a national obsession. The World Cup Final is a global one. The prices reflect that.
Champions League Final: Europe's Biggest Club Match
The Champions League Final is the pinnacle of club football. Every season, two of Europe's elite battle for the trophy in a neutral stadium, with millions of fans from just two clubs desperate for tickets.
In 2026, Hungary’s Puskas Arena plays host, and the average ticket price sits at £6,286 — slightly below the Super Bowl and well under the World Cup Final.
What's interesting is the entry point. At £2,767, the Champions League Final offers the most affordable starting price of the "big three" events. If you simply want to be inside the stadium for a major final, this is your best bet among the premium tier.
The top-end tickets reach £25,833 — higher than the Super Bowl's ceiling but nowhere near World Cup territory. The Champions League Final is expensive, prestigious, and highly sought-after. But it happens every year. The World Cup Final? Once every four years, and this time it's in America.
The Budget Options: Europa League & AFCON
Not everyone has £10,000 to spend on a single match. If you want the atmosphere of a major final without the premium price tag, two options stand out.
Europa League Final 2026 (Istanbul)
The Europa League Final averages just £960. That's not a typo. You could attend eleven Europa League Finals for the price of one World Cup Final ticket.
Starting prices sit at £828, with the most expensive seats topping out at £1,445 — less than the Champions League's starting price. Tupras Stadyumu in Turkey is hosting in 2026, and while the competition lacks the Champions League's glamour, the final itself delivers drama, passion, and a proper European night.
For fans who want a major final experience on a realistic budget, this is the answer.
AFCON Final 2025 (Morocco)
The Africa Cup of Nations Final might be the best value in world football.
Average tickets cost £735, with entry starting at just £340. Morocco hosts the tournament, and anyone who watched the Atlas Lions at the 2022 World Cup knows what kind of atmosphere to expect.
The catch? Only 112 tickets are currently available. AFCON hasn't penetrated the secondary market the way European and American events have. But if you can find a ticket, you'll witness one of football's most passionate crowds at a fraction of the cost.
Why Is the World Cup Final So Expensive?
Five factors drive the World Cup Final's premium pricing:
Global audience The World Cup Final draws roughly 1.5 billion viewers — more than any other single sporting event. That translates to demand from every continent, not just one country or region.
Once every four years The Super Bowl happens annually. The Champions League Final happens annually. The World Cup Final? Four-year gaps create scarcity that no other event can match.
US hosting premium American sporting events command higher resale prices than anywhere else in the world. Add a global event to that market and prices surge.
Historic significance This is the first World Cup Final on US soil since 1994. For American fans, it's a once-in-a-generation opportunity. For international fans, it's a chance to experience the US during its biggest sporting moment.
Premium seating depth The £145,000 top-end tickets aren't random outliers — they reflect genuine corporate and hospitality demand. These packages push the average up significantly.
What Does This Mean for Fans?
If you want the cheapest entry to a major final, the Champions League Final offers the lowest starting price among the premium events at £2,767.
If you want the best value overall, the Europa League Final at £960 average delivers a genuine final experience for less than a tenth of World Cup Final prices.
If you're set on the World Cup Final, budget at least £4,250 for entry-level seats. The average of £10,680 suggests most accessible seats fall in the £6,000-£12,000 range.
And if you're comparing to the Super Bowl, know that the World Cup Final costs roughly 60% more but offers a fundamentally different proposition. The Super Bowl is the biggest event in American sports. The World Cup Final is the biggest event in world sports.
Is It Worth It?
A World Cup Final ticket averages £10,680 - more than the Super Bowl, nearly 70% more than the Champions League Final, and eleven times the cost of the Europa League Final.
But this isn't just another football match. It's the culmination of a month-long tournament involving 48 nations, watched by billions, played on American soil for the first time in 32 years.
