Cristian Roldan's USMNT Run Sent Tickets Over $3,000: Are You Really Staying Home?
Holy smokes, Seattle, have you seen what's happening with USMNT tickets? Our guy Cristian Roldan and the rest of the squad have Americans absolutely losing their minds, and the ticket market is going bonkers! We’re talking about a massive surge for those knockout round matches, with prices blasting past $3,000. Seriously, the bandwagon for a "historic run on home soil" is overflowing, and the price of admission just went through the roof. If you were dreaming of catching the Round of 32 live, you better check your couch cushions, because this is wild.
The Price of a Historic Run: Over $3K Just to Get In
Remember back in December when we learned the USMNT would play on July 1 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara if they won Group D? The "get-in" price was floating around $700 for months. A steep ask, for sure, but maybe doable. Well, hold onto your scarves, because after the USMNT actually clinched Group D, that price absolutely exploded. TicketData.com reports it's now over $3,000 for a ticket to that July 1 Round of 32 match! It's not just that game either. StubHub is listing tickets for $3,393 including fees, and SeatGeek is at $3,209. Even FIFA's official platform, which had tickets around $2,000 earlier this week, saw significant increases. Round-of-16 and quarterfinal matches are seeing prices over $3,000 too if the U.S. keeps advancing. The Emerald City is proud of Roldan and the boys, but man, that's a serious chunk of change to see them live!
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Group D Finale: A Bargain After the Win?
While everyone's freaking out about the knockout round prices, there's a flip side. The USMNT's Group D finale against Turkey is seeing ticket prices dip significantly. Why? Because the U.S. already secured the Group D title thanks to Paraguay defeating Turkey on Friday night. That match on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., doesn't "mean anything for either team." Prices for that game dropped from over $2,000 on Friday morning to less than $1,400 a day later, according to TicketData.com. FIFA's resale platform even posted Category tickets at $1,150, which is higher than the original but way below what they were earlier in the week. So, if you just want to see Alex Freeman score another goal like he did on June 19, and celebrate like fans did at Brooklyn Bridge park, this might be your last chance for a relatively "cheap" ticket.
What's Next for the USMNT and Your Wallet?
So, the U.S. plays Turkey on Thursday, June 25. Then it's on to July 1 in Santa Clara for the Round of 32. Who do they play? That's still a bit up in the air. The U.S. "could" face Bosnia and Herzegovina, who play Qatar on Wednesday in their final Group B match. If that game ends in a draw, it's unclear who our boys will line up against. No matter the opponent, one thing is clear: the demand for this squad, especially with our own Cristian Roldan on the field, is through the roof. Fans are hoping for something truly special, but you better start saving now if you want to be there for the ride!
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.