The resale market for the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship game between No. 1 Indiana (15-0) and No. 10 Miami (13-2) has reached unprecedented levels, with average ticket prices surpassing $5,500 — more than double the average from last year’s title game.
It’s wild when you realize that not too many actual college students can afford a ticket.
As of Sunday afternoon, the cheapest available tickets on platforms like GameTime exceed $3,300 (including fees), while some premium seats climb into the $10,000+ range.
The January 19 matchup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida — Miami’s home venue — marks the first CFP title appearance for both programs, with Indiana chasing its first-ever national championship and an undefeated season, and Miami aiming for its first title since 2001.
Hurricane fans have the game in their own backyard, and only people with fat wallets will be able to go.
Indiana vs Miami National Championship Tickets Are Crazy Expensive
Several factors are fueling the surge in ticket prices for the Indiana vs. Miami National Championship game.
Miami’s home-field advantage has created massive local demand for the Hurricanes’ shot at glory, while Indiana’s large alumni base and passionate fan support—evident in the sea of red that dominated the Peach Bowl semifinal—have driven out-of-state buyers willing to pay top dollar.
Prices jumped sharply after Indiana’s dominant 56-22 semifinal win over Oregon, with get-in prices rising from around $2,800 pre-game to over $3,800 immediately afterward.
This marks a significant increase over recent championships, such as the 2025 average of $2,716.60 (Notre Dame vs. Ohio State) and prior years, often below $2,000.
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Will They Drop?
The high costs reflect the unique storyline of the matchup: a Cinderella run for both under traditional power programs, amplified by the 12-team playoff format and the emotional stakes of history in the making.
While prices may fluctuate closer to kickoff, experts indicate they are unlikely to drop substantially given the limited supply and intense interest from both fan bases.
The game, set for next Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, promises to be one of the most anticipated — and expensive — in college football history.
The undefeated Indiana Hoosiers open as sizable 7.5-point favorites over the Miami Hurricanes, with moneyline odds around Indiana -300 to -320 and Miami at +240 to +260. This positions the Hoosiers as the strong favorite to cap their perfect 15-0 season with the program’s first national championship, despite playing on Miami’s home field.
Whether Indiana’s dominant playoff run translates to a decisive victory or Miami pulls off an epic upset in front of a raucous home crowd remains to be seen — but one thing is certain: this matchup will deliver unforgettable drama, and those who secure seats (at any price) will witness college football history in the making.