How much are Inter Miami CF tickets with Lionel Messi? Newest MLS superstar commanding prices as high as $55,000

What a difference a player makes.

Inter Miami CF has become soccer's must-see team, not just for MLS fans, but internationally as well. The addition of Lionel Messi, the Argentinian superstar and one of the top three most popular players in the world, has led to a massive spike in enthusiasm for the South Florida club.

Naturally, that's reflected in ticket prices. Where watching Inter Miami games in the past was generally a matter of forking over about $60, Messi's U.S. debut is going to be a little different, tax bracket-wise.

Messi's first match is expected to take place on Friday at the Leagues Cup against Mexico City's Cruz Azul. The match will be at Miami's DRV PNK Stadium, and can be viewed on Apple TV+.

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South Florida is going to be the destination on Friday, so expect to see a lot of marquee names at DRV PNK Stadium for Messi's debut.

CBS News noted the average price of tickets is $487. While the Leagues Cup certainly has stakes — the top three teams qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup, it is still a relatively fledgling tournament.

The most expensive ticket to see Messi — a first-row spot at the end of the pitch — is a staggering $56,906. According to CNN, some tickets got up to $110,000, which is near the top of MLS pricing.

There certainly aren't budget options to watch Messi's debut, but TicketSmarter reports prices as low as $280. That will undoubtedly fluctuate throughout the week.

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