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$405 Tickets for Conor McGregor’s Comeback Has Fans Calling Out ‘Overcharging’ by UFC

Published 04/22/2024, 2:45 PM EDT

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Brace yourself, as the biggest star of the promotion is about to make his comeback after months of anticipation. Conor McGregor is about to clash against Michael Chandler at the UFC 303 in the international fight week. Their bout will be happening in the welterweight division, and both fighters seem to be ready to take on each other. The build-up for the fight was not less than a movie, but will it turn into revenue?

The tickets for the event will go live on April 26th, and fans are expected to rally behind the counters for the tickets, ͏but hold your horses as the prices might skyrocket once again. From leaks and verified sources, it is hypothesized that the tickets ͏for the grand ͏night would breach records, and it seems like even the minimum value of a ticket is way beyond the affordable range for the average person.

Multiple sources have confirmed that the ticket prices are going to start at $400, excluding fees, taxes, dynamic pricing, and platinum designations. The tickets. The ͏ticket prices for different seating situations are as follows: $3,005 for the center riser, $2,505 for the lower level side, $2,005 for the lower level end low, $1,755 for ͏the lower level end middle, and $1,505 for the lower level end high. $1,255 for the mezzanine low, $1,005 for the ͏mezzanine high, $705 ͏for the ͏upper center high, $605 ͏for the upper-level corner, and $505 for the upper-level end low. Additionally, tickets for the upper level high are priced at $͏405.

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It must be noted that prices for the tickets are on the lower side of UFC 303; however, they are still exorbitant. The MMA community saw the price rise in a state of disbelief.

MMA community reacts to Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight ticket prices

The prices are subject to an increase depending on market demand. This inflationary price increase caught the attention of MMA fans, who took to social media to give their opinion. Some of the comments by the fans are as follows:

Starting, a fan reminded me that the price is within the normal UFC fight as back at UFC 295, the price of the base ticket started from $900.

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Dana White has been embroiled in controversy where he has been accused of underpaying the athletes for their fights and a fan seems to have caught the exact sentiment.

There’s a huge difference between the prices of UFC 303 and UFC 302. A fan seems to have heightened it.

Additionally, a fan appears to be requesting a discount from the UFC administration.

A fan further added that the last time he checked, the price for the UFC 303 was around $1000. It must be noted that he might be looking at lower and mid-level seats which are selling at $1000.

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Last but not least, a fan asserted that the initial value of the tickets does not have hidden charges, and the original price of the ticket may be around.

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From the reactions of the fans it can be understood that they are not content with the ticket price, Nonetheless, the prices are a bit high and the revenue might take a hit for such high ticket prices but Dana White must have something up on his sleeve for this. What’s your take on their clash? Do you expect Conor McGregor to clinch the victory? or will it be Michael Chandler? State your thoughts in the comments below

 

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Suryakant Das

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Suryakant Das is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. His fascination with combat sports was sparked by gleeful moments he shared with his father watching wrestling. An ardent fan of UFC star Charles Oliveira, Surya closely follows the sport and keeps tabs on behind-the-scenes action.
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Riya Singhal