# Overpriced Hot Seats Premium World Series Tickets Will Cost You $4000 By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-series-tickets References: [nydailynews](http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2009/10/21/2009-10-21_yankees_fan_strike_out_tickets.html) & [fansnap](http://www.fansnap.com/tickets/167959-on) If you want World Series tickets, catching a game between the [Yankees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/47-brand-x-swarovski-x-new-york-yankees-hat) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal-Covered Baseball Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/47-brand-x-swarovski-x-new-york-yankees-hat.md) - [Stadium-Themed Vacation Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pensacola-blue-wahoos.md) - [Baseball-Inspired High-End Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackstock-weber3.md) - [Commemorative Baseball Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/los-angeles-dodgers1.md) - [Collectible Baseball Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostwrite-x-mlb-game-face.md) - [Exclusive Baseball NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-digital.md) - [Hot Dog-Themed Baseball Fan Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-baseball-fans.md) - [Data-Driven Ticket Reselling Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seatgeek-next-fan-up.md) - [Candy Bar Baseball Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-ruth-milkshake.md)