The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched a spot in the World Series against the New York Yankees, and ticket prices for the highly anticipated matchup have already skyrocketed. Fans hoping to attend Game 1 at Dodger Stadium were unable to find tickets for less than $1,000 on the second-hand market, with prices starting at $1,085. Tickets for Game 2, scheduled for the following day, were listed at $1,211. The series will then move to New York for Games 3 and 4, with prices starting at $1,095 and $1,000, respectively.
If the series goes to Game 5 at Yankee Stadium, the cheapest ticket will be $1,050. Games 6 and 7, if necessary, will be back in Los Angeles, with prices starting at $1,259 and $1,358. Fans took to social media to express their shock at the high ticket prices, with some lamenting that only wealthy fans would be able to attend the games. The most expensive tickets behind home plate at Dodger Stadium were reported to be selling for $15,000 to $20,000.
The Dodgers have not appeared in a World Series since their championship in the 2020 season, while the Yankees last appeared in and won a World Series in 2009. The Dodgers secured their spot in the World Series by defeating the New York Mets 10-5 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. This victory marked the first time they clinched a pennant on their home field since 1988, the year they went on to win the World Series against the Oakland Athletics. This win coincided with the 36th anniversary of their championship victory over the A’s.
The Dodgers and Yankees have a long history of facing off in the World Series, having played each other 12 times. Their matchups span from 1941 to 1981, but their periods of success have never aligned, preventing them from meeting in the championship again until now. With both teams now set to face each other in the World Series, fans are eager to witness this historic showdown between two of baseball’s most iconic franchises. For more MLB news and updates on the World Series, fans can visit Newsweek Sports.
