Brace yourself, as the biggest star of the promotion is about to make his comeback after months of anticipation. Conor McGregor is about to clash against Michael Chandler at the UFC 303 in the international fight week. Their bout will be happening in the welterweight division, and both fighters seem to be ready to take on each other. The build-up for the fight was not less than a movie, but will it turn into revenue?
The tickets for the event will go live on April 26th, and fans are expected to rally behind the counters for the tickets, ͏but hold your horses as the prices might skyrocket once again. From leaks and verified sources, it is hypothesized that the tickets ͏for the grand ͏night would breach records, and it seems like even the minimum value of a ticket is way beyond the affordable range for the average person.
Multiple sources have confirmed that the ticket prices are going to start at $400, excluding fees, taxes, dynamic pricing, and platinum designations. The tickets. The ͏ticket prices for different seating situations are as follows: $3,005 for the center riser, $2,505 for the lower level side, $2,005 for the lower level end low, $1,755 for ͏the lower level end middle, and $1,505 for the lower level end high. $1,255 for the mezzanine low, $1,005 for the ͏mezzanine high, $705 ͏for the ͏upper center high, $605 ͏for the upper-level corner, and $505 for the upper-level end low. Additionally, tickets for the upper level high are priced at $͏405.
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The lowest-priced ticket for UFC 303 is $405 😳 pic.twitter.com/C5vVmRyok1
— MMA On Point (@OnPointMMA) April 22, 2024
It must be noted that prices for the tickets are on the lower side of UFC 303; however, they are still exorbitant. The MMA community saw the price rise in a state of disbelief.
MMA community reacts to Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight ticket prices
The prices are subject to an increase depending on market demand. This inflationary price increase caught the attention of MMA fans, who took to social media to give their opinion. Some of the comments by the fans are as follows:
Starting, a fan reminded me that the price is within the normal UFC fight as back at UFC 295, the price of the base ticket started from $900.
No shot this ends up being accurate
Cheapest for 295 was $900.00
— P (@DKD2421) April 22, 2024
Dana White has been embroiled in controversy where he has been accused of underpaying the athletes for their fights and a fan seems to have caught the exact sentiment.
Overcharging fans and under paying talent.
— Key/🗝 (@Thekeytoviktory) April 22, 2024
There’s a huge difference between the prices of UFC 303 and UFC 302. A fan seems to have heightened it.
Ufc 302 lowest price ticket is 461
— 21GGBOA246 Muzamil Nazeer Hajam (@21GGBOA246) April 22, 2024
Additionally, a fan appears to be requesting a discount from the UFC administration.
Do they have discount tickets for poor people?
— Soshiki 葬式 (@xSoshikix) April 22, 2024
A fan further added that the last time he checked, the price for the UFC 303 was around $1000. It must be noted that he might be looking at lower and mid-level seats which are selling at $1000.
I checked a week ago and they were $1,200+ lmao
UFC302 isn’t even this cheap— brian k (@krianberr) April 22, 2024
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Last but not least, a fan asserted that the initial value of the tickets does not have hidden charges, and the original price of the ticket may be around.
after taxes and all that, it will probably cost about the same as a flight from Dublin to Las Vegas ($500-700)
— Memento mori (@myoverhandleft) April 22, 2024
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From the reactions of the fans it can be understood that they are not content with the ticket price, Nonetheless, the prices are a bit high and the revenue might take a hit for such high ticket prices but Dana White must have something up on his sleeve for this. What’s your take on their clash? Do you expect Conor McGregor to clinch the victory? or will it be Michael Chandler? State your thoughts in the comments below