If you want World Series tickets, catching a game between the Yankees and the Phillies is going to cost you. Seats at Yankee Stadium (where Games 1, 2 and if needed, 6 and 7 will be played) were promptly snapped up the minute tickets went on sale. Resale sites are listing tickets with a face value of $431 for as much as $3,850 and nosebleeds seats -- normally running about $51 -- are going for between $432-$963.
If these prices seem ridiculously high to even the most die-hard baseball fan another, smaller round of World Series tickets will be available at the Yankee Stadium box office starting at 9 a.m. on the day of the first game.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- High Ticket Prices
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a more affordable ticketing platform or technology that allows fans to access premium events at a lower cost.
- Resale Market
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a specialized platform or service that connects individuals looking to sell or exchange tickets at a fair price.
- Last-minute Availability
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a real-time ticketing system that offers last-minute inventory for popular events, increasing accessibility for fans.
Sectors Adopting This
- Ticketing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the ticketing industry by implementing blockchain technology to enhance transparency and eliminate scalpers.
- Hospitality
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with venues and event organizers to offer all-inclusive premium experiences that include tickets, accommodations, and additional perks.
- E-commerce
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an e-commerce platform that focuses on selling event merchandise and memorabilia, providing fans with exclusive items related to their favorite events.
