As the College Football Playoff barrels into its second round, the stakes couldn’t be higher - and neither could the ticket prices. With four quarterfinal matchups featuring eight of the nation’s top programs, every game on the slate carries national title implications. But one matchup in particular is stealing the spotlight, and fans are paying a premium to witness it live.
Ole Miss and Georgia are set to collide once again, this time under the bright lights of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. It’s a rematch that’s been circled on calendars ever since the Rebels suffered their only loss of the season at the hands of the Bulldogs. Now, with a spot in the Fiesta Bowl on the line, both teams are gearing up for what promises to be a heavyweight clash.
The buzz surrounding this SEC showdown has turned the Sugar Bowl into the hottest ticket of the College Football Playoff so far. According to Fox Sports, prices have surged in the lead-up to kickoff - and the numbers are eye-popping. Seats are going for anywhere from $235 to a staggering $3,248, making it the most expensive CFP game to date.
To put that in perspective, the next priciest game on the playoff docket is the Orange Bowl matchup between Oregon and Texas Tech, where top-end tickets are currently fetching $2,453. That’s still a hefty price tag, but it falls well short of the Sugar Bowl’s soaring demand.
And it’s not hard to see why. The first Ole Miss-Georgia meeting was a thriller - a back-and-forth battle that delivered on every bit of its SEC billing. Now, with everything on the line and both fan bases hungry for more, the anticipation for round two is driving up demand in a big way.
This isn’t just a rematch - it’s a redemption shot for Ole Miss, a chance to prove they’ve grown since that earlier loss. For Georgia, it’s an opportunity to reinforce their dominance and keep their title defense on track. Add in the electric atmosphere of the Superdome on New Year’s Day, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a playoff classic.
So, how much would you pay to watch your team chase a national championship? For Rebels and Bulldogs fans, the answer seems to be: whatever it takes.