Sport Economy Local 2026-03-31T01:45:53+00:00

Mexico Ticket Prices: A Luxury for Fans

High ticket prices for the Mexican national team's friendly match against Ghana have sparked a wave of discontent among fans. Many believe the cost of admission does not match the team's performance level, especially when it won't feature stars from Europe.


Mexico Ticket Prices: A Luxury for Fans

Enthusiasm for seeing the Mexican national team once again clashes with the financial reality of its fans. Ahead of the friendly match against Ghana, scheduled for May 22 at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium, the ticket prices were revealed, sparking immediate controversy. Is it now a luxury to see the 'Tri'? The most accessible ticket costs over a thousand pesos, a figure that shows how attending a game for the national team has become a luxury for many followers, especially in a context where the team's performance has been heavily criticized over the past year. The situation has not only ignited debate on social media but has also cast doubt on the relationship between the spectacle and the price. Although the 'tricolor' team has not managed to impress with its recent performance, the demand to see them live remains high. However, many fans believe that the set amounts do not correspond to the level shown on the field, which increases general discontent. "Don't buy them, they'll have a 2-for-1 deal," "To see 11 logs," "Don't go, people, so they don't hit your wallets," "That price for a friendly match with Liga MX players is not worth it," or "I'll be there booing, they play like gay-ass," were some of the comments. And then they still complain about being booed and yelled at. Better to wait for Spain vs. Peru. Regarding the purchase process, the presale of tickets will be available from March 30 to April 3 through Boletomovil, exclusively for Banorte customers. Subsequently, the general sale to the public will begin on April 4, when high demand is expected despite the criticism over the costs. To add another ingredient to the controversy, this match will be played exclusively with Liga MX players, as the main European competitions do not end until May 24. This decision limits the presence of international figures, which raises even more questions about the high ticket price for a match that, in theory, will not feature the national team's biggest stars. Ticket Prices: South and North Ramps: 1183 pesos East and West Ramps: 1419 pesos South and North Ends: 2127 pesos Platea Plus: 2717 pesos East and West Plateas: 3189 pesos. That price for a friendly match with Liga MX players, even those who play in Europe, won't come. Honestly, it's not worth it.