Toronto Blue Jays ticket prices are on the rise and are not expected to decrease any time soon, making this year’s World Series one of the most expensive in history. The Blue Jays are set to play against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series, generating significant excitement. Despite being labeled as “Canada’s team,” the Blue Jays have not won a World Series since 1993 and have been viewed as underdogs against L.A., currently leading 3-2 after a significant victory on Wednesday.
Securing tickets for Friday’s game has proven to be extremely challenging, with prices continually escalating. Game 6 tickets are averaging over $2,000 US (approximately $2,800 Cdn), while a potential Game 7 could reach nearly $3,000 US (around $4,200 Cdn) on the resale market, according to data from Victory Live, a company specializing in technology and analytics for secondary-market transactions. Daily trends indicate that average prices for Game 6 have been increasing steadily since Tuesday.
As a result, devoted baseball enthusiasts and casual fans alike have expressed disappointment at the exorbitant prices. Some reports have gone as far as labeling this year’s World Series as the most expensive sporting event ever held in Canada. The cheapest ticket available on Ticketmaster at the time of writing was priced at $1,462.50 for a single spot in the Rogers Centre outfield district, while the lowest-priced ticket on StubHub was approximately $1,600.
Comparatively, Victory Live data reveals that Game 6 prices are currently trailing last year’s average resale prices for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shows at Rogers Centre, which stood at $2,320 US. However, if the Blue Jays and Dodgers advance to Game 7, ticket prices are anticipated to surpass that benchmark. The escalated ticket costs have prompted Ontario Premier Doug Ford to address the matter, expressing concerns about potential price gouging. Ford criticized the control exerted by a single player in the ticket market and pledged to investigate the issue, highlighting his government’s previous decision to eliminate a portion of a law in 2019 that would have capped ticket resale prices at 50% above face value.
