The college football landscape is set ablaze as ticket prices for the CFP National Championship between Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish soar to record heights. With the championship game penned for January 20 at the Mercedes Benz Stadium, fans are opening their wallets wide to witness the historic clash.
Industry tracker TicketIQ pegs the average ticket price at a whopping $4,088 — the highest since the company began recording in 2011 — and surpassing previous Alabama vs. Georgia's benchmark of $4,000 in 2018. Those seeking just to make it through the gates will find the get-in price at $2,223, as reported by ABC6. Comparatively, the luxury suite offers the height of extravagance, with prices hitting the $142,000 mark, while Club Level tickets advertise for $22,000.
And as if these numbers weren't enough to make wallets quiver, ESPN's Field Yates indicates that the average purchase price for a ticket is a record-setting $2,637. "The CFP National Championship is set! #7 Notre Dame vs. #8 Ohio State According to @tickpick, this is the most expensive National Championship on record, with an average purchase price of $2,637. Current get-in: $2,208 - the cheapest across major ticket marketplaces," Yates' tweet elucidates.
OSU head coach Ryan Day, after their Cotton Bowl victory, said to his team, "We talked before the game about how do you leave a legacy, you know, to become your own legend and there's some guys on this team today that I believe will become legends in Ohio State history," in a statement obtained by Athlon Sports. Not to mention, Ohio State is the 9.5-point favorite, a reflection of the oddsmakers' confidence and the anticipation building around the game. The teams arrived in Atlanta, having survived their respective bowls, touting experiences that left fans clutching the edge of their seats.
Tickets are swiftly being snatched up as both supporters, ardent and loyal, rush to see if Ohio State can nab their title or if Notre Dame will be lifting the trophy come game day. Information regarding ticket availability and purchase options was explored in a Sportskeeda article for those still eager to witness the pinnacle of college football this season.
