Chelsea Slashes Club World Cup Semifinal Ticket Prices in Dramatic Move

Chelsea Slashes Club World Cup Semifinal Ticket Prices in Dramatic Move

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has generated considerable debate, with much of the commentary being far from favorable.

Valid worries about how this tournament has added to an already overcrowded football schedule have clearly diminished the competition's worldwide attraction, leading to poor stadium attendance figures throughout the United States. Half-empty venues have become a recurring topic of conversation.

The lack of enthusiasm for the event has dramatically influenced ticket costs, with Chelsea's semifinal match against Brazilian team Fluminense being the most recent example of prices dropping significantly before the game begins.

Below is the most current information regarding the tournament's ticket pricing situation.

What Do Club World Cup Semifinal Tickets Cost?

On July 2, anyone wanting to watch Chelsea's semifinal encounter with Fluminense would have needed to pay a staggering $473 (£346) for the most affordable general admission ticket. To put this in perspective, that amount is slightly higher than the cheapest Premier League season pass at West Ham United for the 2024–25 campaign.

Nevertheless, costs have dropped dramatically since the previous Wednesday, with tickets now obtainable for as low as $13.40 (£9.81). There has been a steep reduction in recent days owing to insufficient demand for the match, scheduled to occur at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 8. It's important to mention that the game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday in the United States, which further restricts the number of attendees.

Costs have plummeted sharply and are now accessible for merely 2.8% of their initial standard admission price within just three days. It's uncertain whether individuals who bought more expensive tickets prior to the price reductions will receive refunds.

Tickets for the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid in the alternate semifinal continue to demand substantial fees. As of Sunday afternoon, the most affordable available tickets cost $195.15 (£142.91), though prices may decrease before the match begins on July 9.

What's Behind the Falling Ticket Prices at the Club World Cup?

FIFA has implemented dynamic ticket pricing through Ticketmaster for the 2025 Club World Cup, which means costs fluctuate based on demand levels. This can result in dramatic price variations for fans and create an unpredictable cost structure.

The mean attendance for Club World Cup group stage games was slightly above 35,000, and while this has led to some venues reaching nearly full capacity, others have been disturbingly vacant. FIFA has tried to address this issue by lowering ticket prices as the tournament has advanced, particularly for less appealing matches.

Chelsea's victory over Palmeiras and Fluminense's encounter with Al Hilal in the previous Friday's quarterfinals were both accessible for live viewing at just $11 (£8.06). This strategy has helped increase attendance figures but at a significant financial expense.