Ticket prices for World Cup matches in Mexico City
Ticket prices in Mexico City range from approximately MXN 45 for residents' tickets (Cat 4) up to MXN 600+ for premium Cat 1 group-stage seats. Knockout-round prices are significantly higher and rise progressively toward the final.
Estadio Azteca (capacity 87,523) is configured in four ticket categories. Pricing varies by match round (group, Round of 32, Round of 16, etc.) with the most dramatic increases at the semi-final and final stages.
Price by category — group stage
| Category | Location | Approx price (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| Cat 1 | Premium centre-pitch sideline | 600 |
| Cat 2 | Sideline upper / mid | 338 |
| Cat 3 | Behind goal / upper bowl | 184 |
| Cat 4 | Residents only (limited) | 45 |
Knockout-round pricing
The Round of 32 and Round of 16 are roughly 1.5x the group-stage equivalent. Quarter-finals are about 2.5x. Semi-finals are 4–6x, and the final at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey ranges from MXN 800 (Cat 4) to over MXN 5,000 (Cat 1). Hospitality packages add multiples again.
Hidden costs
- FIFA service fees (4–7%)
- Currency conversion fees if buying in non-local currency
- Travel between cities for fans following one team
- Increased accommodation prices on match days
Are these prices final?
FIFA's published categories are official. Resale prices on the FIFA platform can fluctuate close to face value. Anything well above face value is being sold outside official channels and may not work at the gate.