Ticket prices for this year's College Football Playoff national championship are on pace to reach unprecedented levels. With Indiana's appearance driving massive demand and a strong fan presence, this will easily be one for the ages with Miami trying to keep the Hoosiers from taking over Hard Rock Stadium. If it happens, the price will be steep.
According to market projections, premium lower-bowl seats are expected to approach $25,000 per ticket, while luxury suites could soar to $1.1 million, making it the most expensive CFP national championship game in history. This was a topic that surfaced on this week's Nonstop podcast.
Indiana’s run to the title game has energized its fan base, triggering a surge in secondary-market prices. Brokers expect demand from alumni and corporate buyers to far exceed supply, especially for “good” seats near midfield and club-level amenities. The result is a price curve more commonly associated with the Super Bowl than college football’s biggest stage.
This is insanity… 😅 #nonstop pic.twitter.com/yOpEktM6sr
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) January 13, 2026
The spike reflects multiple converging factors. But the biggest is Miami hosting a "home game" for the title. Also, Indiana has shown up in flocks during his year's Playoff. They've never been to this stage before, and as Kirk Herbstreit says, "The entire state of Indiana" will be there to watch the Hoosiers try and make history. The expanded national interest in the CFP era, limited premium inventory, and aggressive corporate hospitality spending are also in play
If pricing holds, the matchup would eclipse previous CFP championship records by a wide margin. It shows how far the sport’s economics have shifted over the past five years. For fans, it means an unforgettable atmosphere. Not to mention, a steep entry fee. For the market, it signals a new ceiling for college football’s top event, with Indiana’s presence playing a big role in pushing demand to historic highs.
As for the Hurricanes, "The U" is back playing for a national title for the first time 24 years after their last championship. Miami punched its ticket by defeating Ole Miss 31-27 in the Fiesta Bowl, extending a seven-game winning streak. That surge included a 10-3 road win at Texas A&M in the CFP first round and a 24-10 upset of defending champion Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.
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To see a full list of ticket prices, visit StubHub.
Miami vs. Indiana will face each other in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, Jan. 19 on ESPN, available on FuboTV.
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