The highly anticipated 32-team FIFA Club World Cup is kicking off this Saturday in Miami, bringing together fans and teams for an exceptional soccer tournament across various venues in the U.S.
With excitement mounting, fans looking to catch the action can still purchase tickets, as ample inventory is available, especially for the eight matches slated to take place at Hard Rock Stadium.
Among the matches set for the home of the Miami Dolphins are several thrilling group stage encounters. The tournament will begin on Saturday, June 14th at 8 p.m. with a pivotal clash between Al Ahly FC and Inter Miami.
Subsequent group stage matches at Hard Rock Stadium will see CA Boca Juniors face off against SL Benfica on Monday, June 16th at 6 p.m.
On June 18th, Real Madrid will take on Al Hilal at 3 p.m., followed by a face-off between Bayern Munich and CA Boca Juniors at 9 p.m. on June 20th.
Inter Miami returns to the pitch on June 23rd at 9 p.m., going head-to-head with SE Palmeiras, while Mamelodi Sundowns will meet Fluminense FC on June 25th at 3 p.m. The action heats up again on June 29th with a Round of 16 match featuring the Group D winner against the Group C runner-up at 4 p.m.
The tournament continues with another knockout game on July 1st, where the Group H winner will battle the Group G runner-up at 3 p.m.
The opening match between Inter Miami and Al Ahly FC is generating buzz, especially with FIFA and Miami Dade College partnering to provide college students a great deal. Students can purchase one ticket for $20, and in exchange, they receive “up to four complimentary tickets” to the inaugural game.
Currently, ticket prices have seen significant reductions as fans are eager to fill the stadium. Prices for some tickets have dipped below $60 for the opening game in a bid to generate interest in the tournament, which features star players like Lionel Messi.
For those not taking advantage of the student discount, numerous deals are available to experience this unprecedented soccer event, whether it’s watching Messi in action or enjoying other group stage and knockout matches.
According to Stubhub, ticket prices vary significantly based on demand and matchup. For the opening match on June 14, prices range from $72 to an astonishing $9,966 (before fees), while the CA Boca Juniors against SL Benfica match reveals tickets starting as low as $39 and going up to $8,788.
The match featuring Real Madrid and Al Hilal on June 18 shows ticket prices beginning at $215, while Bayern Munich against CA Boca Juniors has tickets starting at $105.
Inter Miami’s match against SE Palmeiras on June 23 boasts ticket prices starting at $103, while the Mamelodi Sundowns facing Fluminense FC on June 25 sees tickets available for as low as $23 and going up to $8,788.
As the knockout stages approach, the ticket prices for the Round of 16 matches will add to the excitement. The match on June 29 features ticket prices from $81, and the one on July 1 starts at $145 and rises up to $8,788.
FIFA is optimistic that ticket sales will continue to climb, especially for high-stakes matchups featuring renowned teams, as the tournament progresses. Interest in Inter Miami’s games has sparked a noticeable increase in ticket sales, and clubs with larger global followings, such as Real Madrid, are experiencing higher demand compared to less prominent teams.
As Miami prepares to host this monumental event, soccer fans and athletes alike get ready for an unforgettable summer of world-class soccer.
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