Ticket Prices Soar for World Baseball Classic Title Game

The U.S. faces Venezuela in the championship matchup on Tuesday night in Miami.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 8:19am

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Ticket prices have skyrocketed for the upcoming World Baseball Classic title game between the United States and Venezuela. With the championship matchup set, fans are scrambling to secure seats at Miami's LoanDepot Park, where the cheapest face-value ticket is now $450 in the upper level. The secondary market has also seen a surge, with the cheapest resale ticket listed at $397 on StubHub and $375 on SeatGeek. The most expensive tickets are going for over $13,000 on the resale sites.

Why it matters

The World Baseball Classic is one of the premier international baseball tournaments, and the championship game is a highly anticipated event. The matchup between the U.S. and Venezuela, two powerhouse teams, has driven up demand and prices for tickets as fans scramble to witness the title showdown.

The details

The U.S. team advanced to the championship game by defeating the Dominican Republic 2-1 on Sunday, while Venezuela beat Italy 4-2 on Monday to secure their spot in the final. The pitching matchup is set to feature Nolan McLean of the U.S. against Eduardo Rodriguez of Venezuela. This is Venezuela's first-ever appearance in the World Baseball Classic title game, while the U.S. is making its third straight championship game appearance.

  • The World Baseball Classic championship game will be played on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. in Miami.
  • The U.S. defeated the Dominican Republic on Sunday, March 15, 2026 to advance to the title game.
  • Venezuela beat Italy on Monday, March 16, 2026 to earn a spot in the championship matchup.

The players

Nolan McLean

The starting pitcher for the United States in the World Baseball Classic championship game.

Eduardo Rodriguez

The starting pitcher for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic championship game.

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What’s next

The World Baseball Classic championship game between the United States and Venezuela will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. in Miami.

The takeaway

The high demand and skyrocketing ticket prices for the World Baseball Classic title game showcase the growing popularity and significance of the international baseball tournament. Fans are eager to witness the championship showdown between two powerhouse teams, the United States and Venezuela, in what promises to be an electric atmosphere at LoanDepot Park in Miami.