The Los Angeles Dodgers have secured a spot in the World Series against the New York Yankees, reigniting a championship matchup that has been long-awaited by fans. Ticket prices for the highly-anticipated games are already soaring, with prices starting at $1,000 on the second-hand market. SeatGeek listed the cheapest ticket for Game 1 at Dodger Stadium at $1,085, with prices for Game 2 starting at $1,211. The series will also include games at Yankee Stadium, with tickets starting at $1,095 for Game 3 and $1,000 for Game 4. If the series goes to Game 5, the lowest-cost ticket is $1,050, while Games 6 and 7 in Los Angeles start at $1,259 and $1,358 respectively.
Fans were shocked by the high ticket prices, with many taking to social media to share their reactions. The nosebleed seats were not the only expensive tickets available, as tickets behind home plate at Dodger Stadium were reportedly selling for $15,000 to $20,000. The Dodgers briefly put a limited number of World Series tickets on sale on their website, starting at $828, which sold out in just 90 minutes. The prices increased per game, ranging from $828 for Game 1 to $915 for Game 7. If it’s Dodgers vs. Yankees in the World Series, those tickets are expected to sell on the secondary market for at least double, if not triple, the original price.
This World Series appearance marks the Dodgers’ fourth in the last eight seasons, but they have not won a championship since the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season. The Yankees, on the other hand, have not been to or won a World Series since 2009. The Dodgers secured their spot in the World Series by beating the Mets 10-5 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series, celebrating a pennant-clinching victory on their home field for the first time since 1988. The Dodgers and Yankees have a storied history in the World Series, having faced each other 12 times, with their last meeting in 1981.
The rivalry between the Dodgers and Yankees has been highlighted by their numerous matchups in the World Series over the years. From 1941-81, the teams met each other 11 times for the championship, but have not aligned in terms of success in recent years. The Dodgers’ win on Sunday coincided with the 36th anniversary of their championship-clinching victory over the A’s in 1988. Fans are eagerly awaiting the renewed rivalry between the two iconic franchises in the upcoming World Series, with high expectations for an intense and thrilling matchup on the field.
