Not just ticket sales, Lionel Messi’s redesigned jersey is flying off the shelves|@leomessi|Instagram
Lionel Messi’s debut in his first full Major League Soccer season is stirring excitement among fans, with ticket prices soaring for Inter Miami’s first home game against Real Salt Lake.
The match is the hottest ticket in town, with prices averaging at jaw-dropping $185 per seat, a 585% increase from last year’s Miami opener.
Even the cheapest seats are $95 for this year’s match—1,257% more expensive than last season’s opener.
Messi magic
According to StubHub, Inter Miami’s sales have skyrocketed 150-fold compared to the last season, making it the league’s hottest team, followed by LA Galaxy and New England Revolution.
StubHub also reports a global surge in ticket purchases, with Argentina ranking second after North America.
But it’s not just ticket sales that are through the roof. Messi’s redesigned jersey is flying off the shelves faster than you can say, “GOOOAAALLL!”
The match kicks off today at 8 p.m. ET, Apple TV and Fox Sports.