The excitement around college football’s biggest stage is at an all-time high—but so is the sticker shock.
As the College Football Playoff National Championship looms, ticket prices have shot through the roof, leaving many fans clutching their wallets.
No. 1 Indiana has punched their ticket to the championship game, where they’ll face off against No. 10 Miami (FL) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
For the Hurricanes, it’s practically a home game, adding even more intensity to the matchup.
Indiana Fans Prove They Travel Well
Indiana fans have earned a reputation this season for traveling in impressive numbers.
Their support was especially evident at the Peach Bowl on Friday night, where they outnumbered Oregon fans in Atlanta by a wide margin.
With both teams chasing historic milestones—Miami aiming for its first national title since 2001 and Indiana hunting its first-ever football crown—demand for tickets was expected to be high.
Resale Prices Reach Astronomical Levels
High demand has led to jaw-dropping prices on the secondary market.
A quick check of top U.S. ticket resale sites on Saturday morning revealed that “get-in-the-door” tickets were going for as much as $3,600.
Premium seats, meanwhile, have reached a mind-boggling $52,000 and up.
Social media users didn’t hold back in expressing frustration.
One fan on X (formerly Twitter) called the situation “absurd,” while another compared it unfavorably to international events: “This is insane wtf…look at the World Cup final ticket prices…that s**t is wild.”
Greed, some argue, is the culprit.
Others pointed out that sky-high prices could impact the Hoosiers’ traveling fan presence.
One user noted, “Yes, Indiana will travel very well, but I’m not convinced we’ll see a massive red wave at Hard Rock.
Wealthy Canes fans now have a perfect opportunity to splurge and be seen.”
Ticket Allocation and Availability
It’s worth noting that these eye-watering resale prices came before schools received their ticket allocations.
Both Indiana and Miami will get 20,000 tickets for their fan bases, with the rest opening to the general public on the broader market.
How the Teams Got Here
Miami secured their spot after a dominant performance against Ole Miss, while Indiana demolished Oregon to reach the championship.
Betting markets favor Indiana despite the game’s Miami location, listing the Hoosiers as 7.5-point favorites in the matchup scheduled just nine days from now.
The Countdown Begins
With both teams chasing history and tickets at record highs, fans face a tough choice: pay the premium or watch from home.
Either way, the stage is set for a dramatic showdown at Hard Rock Stadium.
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