Toronto Blue Jays ticket prices are on the rise and are not expected to decrease, with this year’s World Series shaping up to be one of the most expensive ever. The Blue Jays are set to play against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series, attracting significant attention. Known as “Canada’s team,” the Blue Jays have not won a World Series since 1993 and have been seen as the underdogs against L.A., currently leading 3-2 in the series following a notable 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, equivalent to approximately $2,800 Cdn, while a potential Game 7 could reach nearly $3,000 US, around $4,200 Cdn, on the resale market, as reported by Victory Live, a company specializing in technology and analytics that monitors verified secondary-market transactions.
According to a media release from Victory Live, the average prices for Game 6 have been steadily increasing each day since Tuesday. Consequently, both devoted baseball fans and casual followers have expressed significant disappointment over the ticket situation. Some reports have gone as far as labeling this year’s World Series as the most costly sporting event ever held in Canada.
As of the latest update, the most affordable ticket listed on Ticketmaster was priced at $1,462.50 for a single seat in the Rogers Centre outfield district, while the lowest-priced ticket on StubHub was approximately $1,600. Comparatively, the resale prices for Game 6 are trailing last year’s average for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour performances at Rogers Centre, which stood at $2,320 US. However, if the Blue Jays and Dodgers advance to Game 7, ticket prices are expected to surpass that figure.
The exorbitant ticket prices have prompted Ontario Premier Doug Ford to address the issue, vowing to investigate the matter. Ford criticized the high prices, stating, “My personal opinion… they’re gouging the people.” He also highlighted that one dominant player controlling the ticket market is unjust for consumers. It is worth noting that Ford’s government eliminated a portion of a law in 2019 that would have capped ticket resale prices at 50% above face value.
