World Series ticket prices: Milwaukee seats cost thousands more than St. Petersburg
What does it actually cost to go to the World Series?
Fans heading north to Milwaukee for Game 1 and 2 of the World Series are facing a serious sticker shock. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - With the Tampa Bay Rays heading to the World Series, fans hoping to follow the team on the road could face a major hit to their wallets.
Ticket prices in Milwaukee are significantly higher than those for the games at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, making the cost of seeing the Rays at home much more affordable by comparison.
Milwaukee World Series cost
By the numbers:
Getting into American Family Field in Milwaukee for Games 1 and 2 starts at more than $2,700 on secondary ticket markets. The high prices come as the Milwaukee Brewers ride a 103-win season into their first World Series appearance since 1982, driving demand among Wisconsin fans.
For Games 3, 4 and 5 at Tropicana Field, tickets start around $1,100. Premium seats can cost as much as $4,800. That means the starting price for a ticket to Game 1 in Milwaukee is more than double the entry-level price for a game in St. Pete.
Travel costs to Milwaukee
Dig deeper:
Airfare may be one of the more affordable parts of the trip for fans traveling from Tampa International Airport.
- Direct flights: Friday morning fares start between $130 and $275 one-way.
- Flights with a layover: Round-trip fares run around $270 to $410.
Once hotel costs and a ticket are added, fans flying to Milwaukee for Game 1 could spend at least $3,100 per person.
Tropicana Field game costs
Local perspective:
For fans staying in Tampa Bay, catching Game 3 at Tropicana Field could cost a little more than $1,000 per person.
The comparison highlights the significant price difference between traveling north for the opening games and staying local to watch the Rays compete for a World Series title.
The Source: This article is based on FOX 13 reporting that compares World Series ticket prices, airfare and estimated travel expenses for fans attending games in Milwaukee and St. Pete. Prices are estimates reported at the time of the broadcast and may change.