MLS ticket prices have long been the subject of controversy, particularly compared to the matchday experience of the Premier League. Many of the costs associated with going to an MLS game are high. Whether it’s the cost of the ticket, parking, food, or beverage, watching soccer in the United States is expensive. Although to be fair, that is consistent across all American sports and major events.
Yet, if Major League Soccer wants to provide an enjoyable matchday experience, it should draw inspiration from the Premier League. We can compare two of the most-talked-about teams in each of the leagues to see a direct comparison of how much the matchday experience is when comparing MLS and the Premier League. Inter Miami is the talk of Major League Soccer, even though Lionel Messi has been out of action since the Copa America. Likewise, Manchester United, despite its lack of form, is a major focus of the Premier League.
Below are the prices to compare going to a game of soccer at Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium versus Manchester United’s Old Trafford. The ticket prices are based on the cheapest official tickets available for the next upcoming home league game. For Inter Miami, that is Saturday, Sep. 14 against the Philadelphia Union. Manchester United’s ticket price comes from the Premier League home game against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, Sep. 29.
Comparing matchday prices between MLS and the Premier League
ItemOld Trafford (Manchester United)Chase Stadium (Inter Miami)Matchday ticket$47$102Parking$13.15$53Hot dog$5.50$11.75Pint of beer$3.94$17.50
Now, getting tickets to a soccer game is a different story entirely. Tickets to Manchester United matches are like gold dust. None are available for the match against Spurs, while plenty are available for the game at Inter Miami’s temporary stadium. If you do try to get tickets on the secondary market, you can buy a ticket for Man United vs Spurs for $156. Vice-versa, you can get a ticket for Inter…
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Author : Kyle Fansler
Publish date : 2024-09-04 18:31:57
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