Purchasing a ticket to the major college football games each season is not inexpensive. The desire to personally experience the sport’s unique exhilaration and passion is tremendous. In a new era of college football, with the enlarged playoff system, the regular season is expected to be much more important than before, with many more defining games on the schedule—and higher pricing.
In recent years, conference restructuring has also resulted in the possibility for new rivalries amongst perennial college football powers. Although many previous rivalries were shattered, the enmity between Texas and Texas A&M was reignited on the gridiron, indicating that supporters from both sides are prepared to pay a high price to experience the action live.
We have searched through StubHub’s ticket statistics to identify the most costly beginning price for college football games in 2024 season. Unsurprisingly, the Big Ten and SEC dominate the games on this list.
Penn State has lofty goals for 2024, including a College Football Playoff debut. However, the Nittany Lions must navigate a difficult road trip to play West Virginia in their season opener. The Iron Bowl had one of the finest endings in college football last season. Alabama and Auburn are accustomed to spectacular contests, which is why tickets for the rivalry are expensive. Can Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin put everything together to make a run in the SEC? In Week 11, the Rebels will face Georgia, giving them the opportunity to prove they are legitimate conference title contenders.