The 2022 MLB All-Star Game is not for everyone. And if anyone wants to watch the All-Star Game in Dodger Stadium, then be prepared to spend a lot of money. Because this time the ticket prices are so high that one has to think twice before spending such a massive amount of money on a baseball game.
If reports are accurate, then the 2022 MLB All-Star Game ticket prices have reached a new high, an 83% hike compared to last season’s tickets. This massive price hike in ticket prices has come amidst a strike threat from the Dodger Stadium concession workers.
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Notably, just a couple of days ago, the Dodger Stadium staff—represented by UNITE HERE Local 11, issued a statement demanding a new union contract from management. However, it is still not clear, whether the hike has come after the strike threat from the stadium staff or was it a pre-planned move from All-Star Game hosts.
2022 MLB All-Star Game to cost $650 per person
After the completion of the first half of the 2022 regular season, American League stars and National League stars will clash in an All-Star Game on July 19 in Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, it will host the much-anticipated game after 42 years. But as earlier said, it will probably cost a fortune to watch the star-studded game from the stand this year.
Per ace MLB journalist Bob Nightengale, the 2022 All-Star ticket prices will be 18% higher than the 2016 season (previous record) All-Star Game at Petco Park in San Diego. Nightingale informed the same via Twitter.
“Ticket prices for the MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium next week are currently at a record highs, according to TickPick. The average ticket price is $650, 83% higher than last year and 18% higher than the previous record set in 2016 at Petco Park in San Diego,” the tweet said.
Ticket prices for the #MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium next week are currently at a record highs, according to TickPick. The average ticket price is $650, 83% higher than last year and 18% higher than the previous record set in 2016 at Petco Park in San Diego.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 13, 2022
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Which side will emerge as the winner?
It is near impossible to predict which side will win the All-Star Game. Because, be it the American League or the National League, both sides have a star-studded team. When talking about the American League, they have Aaron Judge, Rafael Devers, Jose Altuve, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the plate, while in the name of Nestor Cortes Jr., Alek Manoah, and Shohei Ohtani, the AL side has top pitchers.
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Coming down to the National League, this team comprises Manny Machado, Ronald Acuna Jr., and Mookie Betts from the plate. While Tony Gonsolin, Clayton Kershaw, and Corbin Burnes are ready to toss pitches from the mound.
Considering both squads, which side are you rooting for?
