TixInfo Price Index
Ticket price statistics 2026: 59 numbers from our daily price records
Every day we record the cheapest ticket, fees included, for every event on our partner marketplaces, and follow each one until showtime. These are the numbers that record gives today, one sentence each, so you can quote them. Each links to the page with the full table and how we measured it.
Data as of · prices checked 7:25 PM UTC · updated daily
Key takeaways
- The median cheapest ticket to an upcoming US live event is $73, fees included, across 4,979 concerts, games, comedy and theater shows. more
- The cheapest ticket to an upcoming concert costs a median $82, fees included (1,518 events); half start between $61 and $135. more
- 27% of upcoming US live events have a ticket under $50, fees included. more
- Friday and Saturday concerts start at a median $83, against $81 from Sunday to Thursday (3% more on weekends; 1,518 shows). more
- The median cheapest ticket to an upcoming NFL game is $112, fees included (154 games). more
- The most expensive artist to see right now: Metallica, median cheapest ticket $633 across 30 dates. more
- From 30 days out to show day, the cheapest ticket to a concert fell 18% (median of 438 finished events, fees included). more
- From 30 days out to show day, the cheapest ticket to a sports event fell 21% (median of 273 finished events, fees included). more
- Theater runs the other way: over the final two weeks the cheapest ticket rose 6%, and it rose for 55% of performances (435 finished). more
- For 37% of events, the lowest price of the final three weeks came on show day or the day before; for 23% it came 15 to 21 days out. more
- No ticket site is cheapest every time: across 4,894 events priced on two or more of our partner marketplaces, HelloTickets had the lowest fees-included price for 71% of the events it listed, TicketNetwork for 28%. more
- When two or more marketplaces sell the same event, the dearest one's cheapest ticket costs a median 25% ($17) more than the cheapest one's, fees included (4,894 events). more
How much do tickets cost in 2026?
The cheapest ticket listed today for each upcoming US event on our partner marketplaces, fees included.
- $73
The median cheapest ticket to an upcoming US live event is $73, fees included, across 4,979 concerts, games, comedy and theater shows.
- $82
The cheapest ticket to an upcoming concert costs a median $82, fees included (1,518 events); half start between $61 and $135.
- $58
The cheapest ticket to an upcoming sports event costs a median $58, fees included (2,147 events); half start between $32 and $96.
- $78
The cheapest ticket to an upcoming comedy show costs a median $78, fees included (679 events); half start between $61 and $108.
- $81
The cheapest ticket to an upcoming theater performance costs a median $81, fees included (635 events); half start between $50 and $115.
- 27%
27% of upcoming US live events have a ticket under $50, fees included.
- 70%
70% have a ticket under $100, fees included.
- 6%
For 6% of upcoming events, even the cheapest ticket costs $250 or more.
- +3%
Friday and Saturday concerts start at a median $83, against $81 from Sunday to Thursday (3% more on weekends; 1,518 shows).
- −2%
Friday and Saturday comedy shows start at a median $78, against $79 from Sunday to Thursday (2% less on weekends; 679 shows).
How much are NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS and college tickets?
The cheapest fees-included ticket for every upcoming game, by league and by home team.
- $112
The median cheapest ticket to an upcoming NFL game is $112, fees included (154 games).
- $351
Most expensive NFL home games (teams with three or more on sale): Patriots, median cheapest ticket $351 across 3 games.
- $19
The cheapest upcoming NFL game: Colts at Titans on Dec 20, 2026, from $19 on HelloTickets, fees included.
- $48
The median cheapest ticket to an upcoming NBA game is $48, fees included (582 games).
- $209
Most expensive NBA home games (teams with three or more on sale): Knicks, median cheapest ticket $209 across 31 games.
- $3
The cheapest upcoming NBA game: Wizards at Hornets on Oct 26, 2026, from $3 on Ticket Squeeze, fees included.
- $61
The median cheapest ticket to an upcoming NHL game is $61, fees included (499 games).
- $184
Most expensive NHL home games (teams with three or more on sale): Canadiens, median cheapest ticket $184 across 5 games.
- $11.50
The cheapest upcoming NHL game: Avalanche at Devils on Oct 20, 2026, from $11.50 on TicketNetwork, fees included.
- $76
The median cheapest ticket to an upcoming MLB game is $76, fees included (120 games).
- $2,894
Most expensive MLB home games (teams with three or more on sale): Brewers, median cheapest ticket $2,894 across 5 games.
- $37
The cheapest upcoming MLB game: Spring Training: Giants at Royals on Feb 27, 2027, from $37 on Ticket Squeeze, fees included.
- $24
The median cheapest ticket to an upcoming MLS match is $24, fees included (55 matches).
- $88
Most expensive MLS home matches (teams with three or more on sale): RBNY, median cheapest ticket $88 across 3 matches.
- $10
The cheapest upcoming MLS match: Austin FC at Sporting Kansas City on Oct 24, 2026, from $10 on HelloTickets, fees included.
- $34
The median cheapest ticket to an upcoming college football game is $34, fees included (308 games).
- $267
Most expensive college football home games (teams with three or more on sale): Ohio State, median cheapest ticket $267 across 3 games.
- $2
The cheapest upcoming college football game: Illinois at Maryland on Oct 31, 2026, from $2 on Ticket Squeeze, fees included.
- $73
The median cheapest ticket to an upcoming college basketball game is $73, fees included (321 games).
- $282
Most expensive college basketball home games (teams with three or more on sale): Auburn, median cheapest ticket $282 across 9 games.
- $5.75
The cheapest upcoming college basketball game: Eastern Washington at Arizona on Oct 23, 2026, from $5.75 on TicketNetwork, fees included.
How much are concert, comedy and theater tickets?
Concerts, comedy and theater: by act, by city and by genre.
- $162
Of the 28 US cities with 15+ upcoming concerts on TixInfo, Las Vegas has the highest median cheapest ticket: $162 (130 shows).
- $64
Nashville has the lowest: a median $64 to get into a concert (29 shows).
- $342
Hard Rock is the priciest concert genre right now: median cheapest ticket $342 (61 shows); Punk is the cheapest at $50 (21 shows).
- $633
The most expensive artist to see right now: Metallica, median cheapest ticket $633 across 30 dates.
- $981
The most expensive comedian to see right now: Mark Normand, median cheapest ticket $981 across 5 dates.
- $219
The most expensive theater show to see right now: Absinthe, median cheapest ticket $219 across 21 dates.
- $135
On Broadway the cheapest ticket costs a median $135 (120 performances), against $72 for theater elsewhere.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Finished events we followed every day until showtime: how the cheapest fees-included ticket moved at the end.
- −18%
From 30 days out to show day, the cheapest ticket to a concert fell 18% (median of 438 finished events, fees included).
- −21%
From 30 days out to show day, the cheapest ticket to a sports event fell 21% (median of 273 finished events, fees included).
- −16%
From 30 days out to show day, the cheapest ticket to a comedy show fell 16% (median of 153 finished events, fees included).
- +6%
Theater runs the other way: over the final two weeks the cheapest ticket rose 6%, and it rose for 55% of performances (435 finished).
- 66%
66% of events were cheaper on show day than 30 days before; 30% were pricier (902 events).
- 37%
For 37% of events, the lowest price of the final three weeks came on show day or the day before; for 23% it came 15 to 21 days out.
- 38%
In the final week, the cheapest ticket fell 10% or more for 38% of events and rose 10% or more for 29% (4,406 events).
- −22%
NFL: over the final two weeks before a game, the cheapest ticket fell 22%; 74% of games got cheaper (62 games).
- −20%
NBA: over the final two weeks before a game, the cheapest ticket fell 20%; 68% of games got cheaper (40 games).
- −7%
NHL: over the final two weeks before a game, the cheapest ticket fell 7%; 54% of games got cheaper (107 games).
- −13%
MLB: over the final two weeks before a game, the cheapest ticket fell 13%; 67% of games got cheaper (217 games).
- −40%
College football: over the final two weeks before a game, the cheapest ticket fell 40%; 80% of games got cheaper (45 games).
Which ticket site is cheapest, and what does comparing save?
The same event on more than one partner marketplace: how often each was cheapest, and how far apart they were.
- 71%
No ticket site is cheapest every time: across 4,894 events priced on two or more of our partner marketplaces, HelloTickets had the lowest fees-included price for 71% of the events it listed, TicketNetwork for 28%.
- 25%
When two or more marketplaces sell the same event, the dearest one's cheapest ticket costs a median 25% ($17) more than the cheapest one's, fees included (4,894 events).
- 41%
On 41% of those events, the cheapest marketplace instead of the dearest saves $20 or more per ticket.
Are ticket prices going up or down?
The same upcoming events compared with themselves, so new dates joining the market do not move the number.
- −6%
Comparing the same 599 upcoming concerts with themselves, the cheapest ticket is down 6% on 30 days ago.
- −7%
Comparing the same 1,015 upcoming sports events with themselves, the cheapest ticket is down 7% on 30 days ago.
- −3%
Comparing the same 345 upcoming comedy shows with themselves, the cheapest ticket is down 3% on 30 days ago.
- −3%
In September 2026, the cheapest ticket for the same 2,137 events fell 3% over the month (45% got cheaper, 27% pricier).
Where do these numbers come from?
What stands behind every number on this page.
- 8,927
TixInfo has followed 8,927 finished events to show day, recording 130,949 daily cheapest prices, since Jul 14, 2026.
- 173,066
TixInfo compares prices for 173,066 upcoming events in 53 countries, from 3 partner marketplaces.
What do other sources say about ticket prices and fees?
Context from outside our data, each from its original source.
Since May 12, 2025, the FTC’s rule on unfair or deceptive fees requires anyone selling US live-event tickets, resale platforms included, to show the total price with every mandatory fee whenever a price is shown. Taxes and shipping may be added later, before payment.
Source: Federal Trade Commission, Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees: FAQ (16 CFR Part 464)
The average ticket to the world’s 100 biggest tours in 2025 cost $132.62, down 2.4% from the record $135.92 in 2024, across 67.3 million tickets sold.
Source: Pollstar, 2025 Year-End Business Analysis (Dec 12, 2025)
In a sample of events reviewed in 2018, the US Government Accountability Office found that fees averaged 27% of the ticket price on primary ticket sellers and 31% on resale sites.
Source: US GAO, Event Ticket Sales: Market Characteristics and Consumer Protection Issues (GAO-18-347)
How to cite these numbers
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How we measure this
The price of an event is the cheapest ticket our partner marketplaces (HelloTickets, Ticket Squeeze, TicketNetwork) list for it, with fees included, read twice a day. It can be standing room or a seat behind a pillar: it is the price to get in, not an average ticket and not what fans actually paid. Events today: 4,979 with a fees-included price.
Upcoming and finished events. “Right now” numbers are today’s prices for upcoming events. “When to buy” numbers come from finished events we recorded every day until showtime, comparing each event with itself.
Not covered. StubHub, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek and Ticketmaster do not share their prices with us, so they are not in these numbers; we only publish prices we have seen. Hospitality packages, parking and add-ons are left out.
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More from the Price Index
- When is the best time to buy? →Finished events followed to show day
- Which ticket site is cheapest? →Partner marketplaces head to head
- Concert ticket prices →Artists ranked by price
- NFL ticket prices →Every team’s home games
- Ticket price archive →Every finished event, day by day
- Monthly reports →Frozen once written