How much you’ll pay for a ticket to a Phillies World Series game that may not happen
After fees, expect to pay $1,100 or more apiece if you buy contingency tickets on the secondary market today.
While some dejected Phillies fan headed for the Citizens Bank Park exits before the Game 6 loss was even over Monday night, others were already putting money on the team making it to another World Series.
Starting at the low price of $900 on the secondary market, fans can secure a spot at any of the three home World Series games — if the Phillies punch their ticket Tuesday.
If you have that kind of money on hand, it isn’t too much of a gamble financially: Trusted resellers’ contingency ticket policies guarantee a refund in the event the game does not take place. And prices are likely to rise after tonight’s game.
For the superstitious fans out there, buying tickets before an elimination game would certainly constitute a jinx, so maybe don’t spread the news of your purchase until after the last out on Tuesday night.
If you’re willing to take that chance, here’s how much you can expect to pay for contingency tickets on the trusted resale websites — StubHub, SeatGeek, and Gametime — as of Tuesday morning:
Potential World Series Game 3 (Home Game 1) on Monday, Oct. 30, or Potential World Series Game 4 (Home Game 2) on Tuesday, Oct. 31
Standing room: $860+ apiece before fees; $1,100+ after fees
Splurge seats: $7,400+ apiece before fees; $9,000+ after fees for 100-level seats behind the Phillies dugout
Potential World Series Game 5 (Home Game 3) on Thursday, Nov. 1, which has far less inventory on the secondary market as a more likely clinching game
400-level seats: $1,300+ before fees; $1,700+ after fees
Standing-room only seats: $1,700 before fees; $2,280+ after fees