Ticket Sales
FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches amid high ticket demand and prices
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With 100 days until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America, ticket demand has exceeded supply more than 30 times, leading to nearly 2 million sales. However, surprise sales windows reveal availability for some matches, while prices continue to rise on secondary markets. Fans express concerns over costs and geopolitical tensions affecting travel.
Tickets for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals went on sale on February 24, amid high demand for the knockout stages. Venues for the matches depend on team qualifications, particularly involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 and 5, with the final on March 8.
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Tickets and hospitality packages for the third and final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, via BelmontStakes.com. The event, running from June 3 to June 7, 2026, features the 158th running of the Grade I, $2 million Belmont Stakes on June 6. This marks the last year the Triple Crown's third leg will be held at Saratoga before returning to Belmont Park in 2027.
Football Supporters Europe has accused FIFA of a 'monumental betrayal' after revealing ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, with the cheapest final seat at £3,119. The group demands an immediate pause in sales through national associations, citing extortionate costs that exclude dedicated fans. Prices have sparked widespread criticism, far exceeding those from the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
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The next phase of ticket sales for the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins Thursday, December 11, amid rising resale prices and warnings about scams targeting Houston fans. Local ticket broker Kayla Ramsey, known as the Ticket Queen, advises buying from reputable sources to avoid fake tickets and fraudulent payments. Nearly two million tickets have already been sold for the tournament's seven matches at NRG Stadium.
FIFA reported Thursday that more than 1 million tickets have been sold for the 2026 World Cup in North America, marking strong early demand since sales began earlier this month. Buyers hail from 212 countries and territories, with the highest interest from host nations U.S., Canada and Mexico. The tournament, featuring 48 teams across 104 matches, runs from June 11 to July 19.