Miami-Notre Dame Tickets Shatter Records!

The 2026 college football season is witnessing unprecedented ticket demand, with the Miami versus Notre Dame game in South Bend setting a new benchmark for 'get-in' prices. As of November 7, 2026, the cheapest ticket to this top-five showdown cost an astonishing $744, marking it as the most expensive ticket of the season. The average purchase price for this game also set a Notre Dame Stadium record at $753.

This surge in pricing is attributed to the high stakes of the matchup. Miami enters the game undefeated and ranked No. 1, while Notre Dame stands at No. 4, making it a critical game for playoff positioning. The teams have a history, with Miami winning last season's contest.

Separately, the Texas versus Texas A&M game on Black Friday is projected to have the highest average purchase price of the season at $826, surpassing the Miami-Notre Dame game. However, the cheapest ticket for the Texas A&M matchup is considerably lower than for the Notre Dame game.

Texas features prominently on lists of the most expensive games, with four contests in the top 10 by average purchase price, including games against Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Other notable high-priced games include LSU vs. Ole Miss and Michigan vs. Ohio State.