Toronto Blue Jays ticket prices are on the rise and are not expected to decrease, as this year’s World Series is shaping up to be one of the most expensive in history. The Blue Jays are set to compete against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series on Friday, generating significant excitement. Despite being known as “Canada’s team,” the Blue Jays have not secured a World Series victory since 1993 and have often been seen as the underdogs against the L.A. team. With a current lead of 3-2 in the World Series following a notable win on Wednesday, anticipation is high.
Securing tickets for Friday’s game has proven to be extremely challenging, with availability becoming scarcer. Game 6 ticket prices are averaging over $2,000 USD, approximately $2,800 CAD, and a potential Game 7 ticket could cost close to $3,000 USD, around $4,200 CAD, on the resale market, as reported by Victory Live, a company specializing in technology and analytics tracking verified secondary-market transactions.
According to a media release from Victory Live, daily trends indicate a steady increase in average prices for Game 6 since Tuesday. This surge in ticket prices has left both dedicated baseball fans and casual followers disappointed. Some reports have even labeled this year’s World Series as the most expensive sporting event ever held in Canada.
As of the latest update, the cheapest available ticket on Ticketmaster was priced at $1,462.50 for a single seat in the Rogers Centre outfield district, while on StubHub, the lowest-priced ticket was around $1,600. Data from Victory Live reveals that the current Game 6 prices are trailing behind the resale average of last year’s Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shows at Rogers Centre, which averaged $2,320 USD. However, if the Blue Jays and Dodgers proceed to Game 7, ticket prices are expected to exceed that benchmark.
The exorbitant ticket prices have prompted Ontario Premier Doug Ford to address the issue, pledging to investigate further. Ford expressed his concerns, stating, “My personal opinion… they’re gouging the people. When you have one player in the market that controls the tickets, that’s not right for the people.” It is noteworthy that Ford’s government eliminated a portion of a law in 2019 that would have imposed restrictions on ticket resale prices to 50% above face value.