Two of Major League Baseball’s most iconic franchises, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, are set to reignite one of the sport’s most storied rivalries in this year’s World Series. This dream matchup, filled with star power and historical significance, comes with a hefty price tag for fans hoping to witness it in person.
The Yankees and Dodgers haven’t met in the World Series since 1981, and anticipation for this clash has sent ticket prices soaring. Both teams boast some of the biggest names in baseball, including multiple MVP winners—though notably not including Juan Soto, another marquee player. With the games set to take place in two of the country’s biggest markets, tickets are in incredibly high demand, with California and New York both buzzing in anticipation.
According to the Associated Press, tickets for Game 1 at Dodger Stadium have started at $1,358 on StubHub. Vivid Seats has reported an average sale price of $1,368 for this year’s World Series tickets, nearly double the average from last year’s Fall Classic between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers. For fans hoping to catch a game at Yankee Stadium, prices aren’t any cheaper.
The Sporting Tribune’s Arash Markazi noted that the cheapest ticket for Game 3 at Yankee Stadium is priced at $1,302, and a seat for a potential winner-takes-all Game 7 in Los Angeles would cost no less than $1,275 on the secondary market. In fact, there isn’t a single ticket for any game in the series that’s listed under $1,000.
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The surge in prices isn’t surprising, considering the prestige, star power, and sheer fan demand associated with these two historic franchises. The Yankees and Dodgers have met 11 times in the World Series, dating back to their first matchup in 1941. Back then, tickets to that first clash cost just $1.10, tax included—a stark contrast to today’s sky-high prices. Of course, the stakes, star power, and inflation have changed dramatically since then.
This World Series will feature some of baseball’s biggest names, including Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Juan Soto, adding even more allure to the already exciting matchup. Both teams are perennial contenders, yet their fanbases remain eager for another championship.
For the Yankees, it’s been 15 years since they last lifted the Commissioner’s Trophy—a long drought by their standards, given their historic 27 World Series titles. The Dodgers, while regulars in the postseason with 16 appearances over the past 20 years, have only secured one championship during that span.
The anticipation for this series isn’t just about seeing baseball’s best players compete—it’s also a battle between two franchises that have long dominated the sport. The rivalry, which dates back to the Dodgers’ days in Brooklyn before relocating to Los Angeles in 1957, has shaped many of the game’s historic moments. Now, over four decades after their last World Series meeting, this edition promises to be just as compelling.
For fans who can’t afford the sky-high ticket prices—many of which exceed $1,000—the games can still be watched from the comfort of home. The World Series kicks off on Friday at 8:08 p.m. ET, airing on Fox, giving millions of fans the opportunity to tune in to this long-awaited showdown.
As the two teams prepare to battle for the Commissioner’s Trophy, the excitement surrounding this series is palpable. Whether in person or at home, fans from both coasts will be eagerly watching, hoping that their team can secure another piece of baseball history.
