Just over two weeks have passed since Lionel Messi made the announcement that he would be leaving PSG and moving to the United States to play for Major League Soccer team Inter Miami.
How significant is the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s switch to the MLS? The day after his declaration, Inter Miami’s ticket prices increased by 16 times on secondary ticket sites.
And till now, the cost of game tickets hasn’t stopped increasing either.
The most logical date for Messi’s debut has always been July 21, when Inter Miami plays Mexican team Cruz Azul. This game marks the club’s first home game following the opening of the MLS summer transfer window.
Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas also said earlier this week that Messi is indeed expected to make his club debut on July 21.
However, if one isn’t already among the 18,000 fans with a ticket to the Friday night match at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, it’s going to cost a lot to get a ticket.
Fortune reported last week that the average ticket for the game on SeatGeek was around $2,600. As of Thursday morning, the cheapest single ticket on SeatGeek is $1,384 with fees while the most expensive was $14,583.
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There’s also a pair of tickets being sold for $22,411 each.
It’s not any different over on TickPick, where the all-in prices for one ticket range from $1,371 to $19,265.
Meanwhile, the Messi effect can be seen over the remainder of the schedule as well. Every subsequent Inter Miami game, both at home and on the road, has a get-in price of at least $170 on TickPick.
With Messi in the fold, Inter Miami appears to have the hottest tickets in North American sports.
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