Rising Ticket Prices in NWSL: Exploring Costs Across All 14 Teams and Which Side Commands the Highest Prices

The National Women’s Soccer League is picking up steam. Over the years, significant developments have transpired that redefine the domestic landscape of women’s soccer. While the league’s burgeoning popularity helped it secure a television rights deal exceeding $240 million, this escalating momentum is also driving an increase in ticket prices. This raises the question- which of the 14 NWSL teams charges the highest ticket rates? Let’s dive deeper.

Are the ticket prices for an average NWSL match on the rise? 

To answer this question directly- Yes, it’s true. Since the start of the 2024 season, resale tickets for National Women’s Soccer League matches have surged by nearly 49% compared to last year’s sales. There has been an average increase from $51 per ticket, now reaching $76. Moreover, Vivid Seats, an online ticket marketplace, reveals that fans are now willing to travel 20% farther than previously, with the average distance increasing from 179 miles to 214 miles to support their favorite teams. But why is there such an increase? Well, there is one team responsible for this—Kansas City Current. 

This year, the Current will compete in the inaugural stadium constructed exclusively for an NWSL team, and they hold the distinction of commanding the highest ticket sales prices in the league. Particularly, the Current is featured in all of the Top 5 most costly games scheduled, with an average ticket price of $208, as reported by Vivid Seats—more than double the average price of the next-highest team, Angel City FC, which stands at $87. In fact, tickets for the season opener between the Current and Portland Thorns FC on Saturday are the priciest, with an average price of $265 on Vivid Seats, as compiled by Forbes. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at other teams. 

The range of ticket prices of all 14 NWSL teams

While Kansas City Current leads the chart and will likely maintain its position by leveraging its home stadium advantage, other teams aren’t too far behind. Here are the ranges a fan would need to pay to watch their favorite NWSL club.

Angel City FC: $30-$250

Bay FC: $20-$260

Chicago Red Stars: $20-$225

Houston Dash: $12-$173

Kansas City Current: $206* (average ticket, lowest price, N/A)

NJ/NY Gotham FC: $17-$270

North Carolina Courage: $23-$128

Orlando Pride: $10-$80

Portland Thorns FC: $21-$250

Racing Louisville FC: $12-$173

San Diego Wave FC: $10-$295

Seattle Reign FC: $15-$300

Utah Royals: $7-$150

Washington Spirit: $14-$195

It’s important to note that these prices are for individual tickets and are contingent upon the nature and demand of each game. Group or Season ticket prices may also differ, as each club provides its fans with exclusive packages that could exceed this amount.

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