LIST: The Super Bowl Is the Most Expensive Sporting Final, With Tickets Costing $6,304

UNITED STATES (TXAN 24) — A new study has revealed that the Super Bowl is the most expensive sporting final in the world, with tickets averaging $6,304. The research, conducted by online casino guide CritiqueJeu, analyzed ticket prices and additional costs for 13 major sporting events worldwide to determine affordability for fans.

Key Findings:

• Super Bowl LIX (2025) in New Orleans tops the list as the priciest event, with tickets costing 171% more than the next most expensive sporting final.

• Four of the five most expensive events are in the United States, including the Stanley Cup ($2,324), the World Series ($2,000), and the NBA Finals ($1,459).

• European events are significantly cheaper, with the 2025 Champions League final in Munich priced at $2,272.

• Wimbledon is the most affordable major sporting event, with tickets costing just $77.33—less than 1.3% of a Super Bowl ticket.

• The UK dominates the affordability rankings, with The Six Nations rugby tournament ($120) and the Snooker World Championship ($210) rounding out the top three cheapest events.

Full List of the Most Expensive Sporting Finals (2024-2025):

1. Super Bowl LIX (2025) – $6,304 (New Orleans, LA)

2. Stanley Cup (2024) – $2,324 (Sunrise, FL)

3. Champions League Final (2025) – $2,272 (Munich, Germany)

4. World Series (2024) – $2,000 (New York, NY)

5. NBA Finals (2024) – $1,459 (Boston, MA)

6. The Masters (2024) – $1,443 (Augusta, GA)

7. US Open (2024) – $631 (New York, NY)

8. FA Cup Final (2025) – $435 (London, UK)

9. British Grand Prix (2024) – $424.02 (Northampton, UK)

10. MLS Cup (2024) – $240 (Carson, CA)

11. Snooker World Championship (2024) – $210 (Sheffield, UK)

12. The Six Nations (2024) – $120 (Cardiff, UK)

13. Wimbledon (2024) – $77.33 (London, UK)

Beyond ticket prices, other factors like local transportation, gas, and food costs were considered in determining affordability. While New Orleans has the cheapest local transport ($1.12 per ride), European cities like London and Munich rank among the most expensive.

Paul Lenglet, co-founder of CritiqueJeu, emphasized the growing financial burden for sports fans, noting that some save for years just to attend a single event.

The study also predicts rising costs for future finals, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in New Jersey, where tickets are expected to surpass the 2022 World Cup’s $1,607 peak price.

For more details, visit CritiqueJeu.