The recent price increases to MLB Playoff tickets have left baseball fans is a state of shock as their favorite teams battle it out for the World Series. If you’d like to be there for every step of the journey, it seems like these days you need to have gold bars stashed away in the basement.
As they say, “To the rich go the spoils,” and some folks are lucky enough to be there every night for their team. But that’s certainly not the case for everyone, including myself and many others.
I (a diehard Philly fan) just had this conversation with my girlfriend (a diehard Boston fan) earlier this week. We live on the outskirts of New York, so going to Yankee Stadium on Thursday for the Red Sox-Yankees Game 3 AND Saturday’s Dodgers-Phillies Game 1 were both a geographical possibility; 90-minute trips to both, no matter how you slice it with traffic.
So, we start looking at tickets. Woof. Let’s not even get into the added amenities we’ll be spending money on like food/drink, hotel for Philly, tolls for NYC, and parking for both. It’s an endless pit of despair, and unfortunately, the number of everyday people having to make these calculated decisions on their budget is growing by the hundreds.
Ultimately, we decided if Boston and Philly make the World Series, we are going to one of the games – even if one of us has to sell a human organ. It’s probably going to be me.
If you have already gotten past this step and you’re ready to purchase MLB Playoff tickets, let’s take a look at some of the ins and outs of what you’re looking to spend this October.
Which MLB Teams Have the Most Expensive Playoff Tickets?
It’s tough to say which MLB teams have the most expensive playoff tickets on a regular basis. The prices will usually vary depending on the round of the playoffs, opponents, and other factors that may arise.
According to TickPick, the most expensive minimum-priced MLB Playoff ticket ($319) to simply get in the door is currently at Citizens Bank Park for Game 1 of the NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia Phillies. During the 2024 MLB Playoffs, the Phillies had the most expensive Division Series ticket prices at $417, on average.
For the Red Sox-Yankees winner-take-all Game 3 of the Wild Card Round on Thursday, October 2, 2025, the average ticket price was $372. This cost was driven up due to the heightened importance of the game, and it is the biggest rivalry in baseball.
Historically, teams like the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers have more expensive tickets compared to other MLB teams. The Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers have been some of the league’s most popular teams since the sport became as popular as it is now.
Which Stadiums Have the Most Seats?
Long gone are the days of 60,000-seat bowl-shaped venues that can pack in the masses. Dodgers Stadium is the lone exception, with a capacity of 56,000, followed by Coors Field (50,144), Rogers Centre (49,282), and Chase Field (48,405).
Some would argue this led to a low-supply/high-demand situation at postseason time, but Dodgers Stadium (Dodgers) and Rogers Centre (Blue Jays) will benefit from having larger crowds than their opponents, as well as bring in more revenue through stadium amenities and ticket sales.
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Where Can I Get MLB Playoff Tickets?
MLB Playoff tickets are on sale at a variety of outlets, including MLB team websites, official ticketing marketplaces, and secondary ticket marketplaces. Be sure to purchase your MLB Playoff tickets early due to increased demand at this time of the season.
Who is Looking for MLB Playoff Tickets?
Predictably, the Top-5 states looking for MLB Playoff tickets all have teams currently in the playoffs – Washington (Mariners), Pennsylvania (Phillies), Wisconsin (Brewers), Ohio (Guardians & Reds), and Illinois (Cubs).
