Messi effect: Inter Miami sells out 2024 season tickets،
Inter Miami announced Thursday that it has sold out its season tickets for 2024, the first full year with eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi on the MLS club’s roster.
The announcement comes just over two weeks after season tickets went on sale to deposit holders and despite prices doubling in certain sections of the club’s Fort Lauderdale DRV PNK Stadium.
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The club said fans would still have the opportunity from Thursday to register to “receive more information and be among the first to have the opportunity to purchase the remaining single-match tickets for matches of Inter Miami during the 2024 MLS regular season, while supplies last.”
The 2024 ML calendar should be published in the coming weeks. Last year, MLS announced its schedule on December 20.
The impact of Messi, who arrived in Miami in July, has already been felt across the league.
It was revealed last week that the Columbus Crew was charging at least $382 for its home game against Miami and $421 and $679 for better seats. In contrast, tickets to regular Crew games this year could be had for as little as $40, or less, as part of a season ticket package.
Around the same time, the New York Red Bulls offered a ticket promotion for two holiday games involving next season’s home opener and their home game against rival New York City. FC, but indicated in fine print that a game against Miami would not be included if it is the home opener.
Messi, who was joined at Miami by fellow former Barcelona stars Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, made an immediate impression on the pitch after arriving on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
The 36-year-old scored 10 goals in seven games as Miami won their first ever trophy with the 2023 Leagues Cup. He also guided the team to the US Open Cup final.
However, a lingering hamstring injury led Messi to miss several games late in the season and Miami missed out on a spot in the MLS playoffs.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
