The priciest MLB teams to watch in 2025. Is inflation affecting sports?

The priciest MLB teams to watch in 2025. Is inflation affecting sports?

• Los Angeles Dodgers Named Most Expensive MLB Team to Watch Live in 2025, with an average ticket price of $303.51 for the 2025 season
• Athletics and New York Yankees follow, with average ticket prices of $230.88 and $230.42, respectively

A recent study by Casino Zonder Registratie, the Netherlands’ largest authority in casinos without registration, finds that the Los Angeles Dodgers are set to be the most expensive MLB team to watch live in 2025, with an average ticket price of $303.51.

The study examined ticket pricing data for scheduled MLB games in 2025 from seatgeek.com, considering minimum, maximum, and average prices for each team’s events. The data indicates that ticket prices vary widely among teams, showing differences in the cost of attending games across the league.

Top 10 Most Expensive MLB Teams to Watch in 2025

1. Los Angeles Dodgers

• Average Ticket Price: $303.51
• Number of Events: 185
• Lowest Ticket Price: $12
• Highest Ticket Price: $12,158

Leading the rankings, the Los Angeles Dodgers have an average ticket price significantly higher than any other MLB team. With a lowest price of $12 and a highest of $12,158, fans of the Dodgers can expect to invest more for the live game experience.

2. Athletics

• Average Ticket Price: $230.88
• Number of Events: 195
• Lowest Ticket Price: $6
• Highest Ticket Price: $12,158

The Athletics rank second with an average ticket price of $230.88. Tickets range from $6 to $12,158 across 195 events.

3. New York Yankees

• Average Ticket Price: $230.42
• Number of Events: 196
• Lowest Ticket Price: $6
• Highest Ticket Price: $214,749

The New York Yankees, one of the most storied franchises in MLB history, come in third. With the highest individual ticket price recorded at $214,749, the Yankees offer a range of ticket options from $6 upwards.

4. Boston Red Sox

• Average Ticket Price: $205.95
• Number of Events: 193
• Lowest Ticket Price: $1
• Highest Ticket Price: $12,451

The Boston Red Sox hold fourth place, with average tickets priced at $205.95. Ticket prices start as low as $1, providing options for fans on varying budgets.

5. Chicago Cubs

• Average Ticket Price: $193.26
• Number of Events: 187
• Lowest Ticket Price: $4
• Highest Ticket Price: $12,451

Fifth on the list are the Chicago Cubs, with an average ticket price of $193.26. Wrigley Field’s iconic status and the Cubs’ dedicated fan base influence ticket demand and pricing.

Table: Top 10 Most Expensive MLB Teams in 2025

6. Detroit Tigers

• Average Ticket Price: $168.74
• Number of Events: 195
• Lowest Ticket Price: $5
• Highest Ticket Price: $12,451

The Detroit Tigers offer tickets averaging $168.74, with prices ranging from $5 to $12,451 across 195 events.

7. San Francisco Giants

• Average Ticket Price: $160.14
• Number of Events: 194
• Lowest Ticket Price: $10
• Highest Ticket Price: $12,451

San Francisco Giants’ games are priced at an average of $160.14.

8. St. Louis Cardinals

• Average Ticket Price: $159.27
• Number of Events: 192
• Lowest Ticket Price: $10
• Highest Ticket Price: $12,296

The St. Louis Cardinals rank eighth, with tickets averaging $159.27.

9. Tampa Bay Rays

• Average Ticket Price: $157.16
• Number of Events: 193
• Lowest Ticket Price: $8
• Highest Ticket Price: $12,451

Tampa Bay Rays’ tickets average $157.16.

10. New York Mets

• Average Ticket Price: $152.47
• Number of Events: 192
• Lowest Ticket Price: $9
• Highest Ticket Price: $11,471

Completing the top ten, the New York Mets have an average ticket price of $152.47.

Francisco Houver, spokesperson for Casino Zonder Registratie, offered insights:

“Given the wide differences in ticket prices among MLB teams, fans may benefit from exploring different game options or seating choices to find the best value. However, lifelong fans may not be concerned when it comes to ticket price as their support for their team outweighs any financial worry when it comes to being there to encourage the players”

Story credit: https://casinozonderregistratie.net/

Methodology

Data for scheduled MLB matches was sourced from seatgeek.com. For each team’s matches, the minimum, maximum, and average ticket prices were collected and analyzed. The average ticket price was used to rank the teams from most to least expensive.

Sources

• Seatgeek – https://seatgeek.com

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