Some World Cup fans in the US are opting for premium $2,000 hospitality packages that include food, drinks, and lounge access|@FIFAWorldCup|X
The sky-high cost of tournament tickets, along with food, travel, and accommodation expenses, is not stopping football fans from attending the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Fans from the UK are spending $2,000 on flights and $1,000 per ticket, plus additional travel costs within the US to attend matches in different cities.
Some Americans are opting for premium $2,000 hospitality packages that include food, drinks, and lounge access.
On the resale market, premium seats on StubHub climbed to nearly $20,000, while upper-level tickets were selling for around $5,000 as of July 2.
One couple plans to spend nearly $150,000 attending 10 matches, showing that passionate supporters are willing to pay premium prices for a once-in-a-lifetime football experience.