At a Glance
- The cheapest pair of tickets for Monday’s College Football Playoff national championship is hovering near $3,000 each on the secondary market.
- Indiana’s perfect-season run and Miami’s home-field advantage have driven the average purchase price to $4,196, shattering last year’s record.
- Roughly 32% of buyers are from Florida, with Indiana and Illinois combining for another 29%.
- Why it matters: Fans hoping to witness history-either Indiana’s first title or Miami’s first CFP crown-are paying the highest championship-game prices on record.
Miami Gardens’ Hard Rock Stadium will host the most expensive college-football title game ever measured, with bargain-basement seats topping $2,800 and the average resale ticket costing more than $4,000.
Cheapest Seats Near $3,000
A Thursday check of three major resale sites showed identical trends: every “get-in” ticket sits in the stadium’s uppermost deck and carries a four-figure price tag after fees.
- TickPick: $2,822 each
- Vivid Seats: $2,845 each
- SeatGeek: $2,982 each
All figures assume a two-ticket purchase; single seats were not listed lower.
Record-Breaking Demand
TickPick data shows the $4,196 average purchase price for Monday’s matchup eclipses last season’s Notre Dame-Ohio State record of $2,898 by 45 percent. The company began tracking the metric in 2016.
| Metric | 2024 Title Game | 2025 Title Game | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Purchase Price | $2,898 | $4,196 | +$1,298 |
| Cheapest Pair Listed | ~$1,800 | ~$2,800 | +$1,000 |
Buyer Geography
Florida residents account for nearly one-third of verified sales, while Indiana and Illinois supporters have scooped up another 29 percent combined.
- Florida: 32.2%
- Indiana: 17.4%
- Illinois: 11.6%
Remaining purchases are scattered across more than 30 states, according to the same data set.
Indiana Fever Meets Miami Momentum
Kyle Zorn, TickPick director of content, attributed the surge to converging storylines: Indiana’s unbeaten season under first-year head coach Curt Cignetti and Miami’s unexpected run to the title game in its own backyard.
“The fanfare around Indiana, a school that has taken the college football world by storm, is playing a significant role in driving ticket prices,” Zorn said. “Following a massive program overhaul last season under Cignetti, Hoosier fans have been eagerly awaiting a chance at their storybook ending.”
He added that a “notable amount” of Indiana backers are flying south, while local Miami demand is amplified by the rare opportunity to win a championship at home.
Stakes on the Field
No. 1 Indiana enters 14-0, seeking the program’s first national championship in its debut CFP appearance. No. 10 Miami, sitting at 11-2, can secure its first title since 2001 and its first since the playoff era began in 2014.
Kickoff is set for Monday night inside the 65,000-seat venue, where Miami has played its home games since 2008.
Key Takeaways
- The $4,196 average resale price is the highest ever recorded for a college-football championship.
- Upper-level seats-the least expensive in the stadium-start just under $3,000 after fees.
- Florida, Indiana and Illinois account for 61% of ticket purchases tracked by TickPick.
- Indiana’s perfect record and Miami’s home-field advantage have combined to create unprecedented demand.
