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'ARE YOU INSANE?': NHL fans blast Florida Panthers over outrageous Game 6 ticket prices ahead of potential Stanley Cup win
The Florida Panthers are on the verge of making history, but for many fans, the cost of witnessing a potential back-to-back Stanley Cup victory in person is nothing short of shocking.
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As the team prepares to host the Edmonton Oilers in a decisive Game 6 at Amerant Bank Arena, a wave of backlash is building over the sky-high ticket prices for the marquee matchup.
With prices topping $3,000, fans question if loyalty is being priced out of the Stanley Cup Finals experience
According to a post by Five Reasons Sports on X (formerly Twitter), ticket prices for Game 6 are starting at a staggering $944 and climbing well beyond $3,000 for premium seating. While upper-level seats remain just under the $1,000 mark, fans are finding it difficult to justify the hefty price tags. The caption on the viral post summed up the sentiment: 'It's a bit pricy to watch the Panthers win another Stanley Cup…'
Many fans are choosing to support their team from home or bars rather than shell out thousands.
One user echoed this frustration, writing, 'I saw that this morning and decided I'll be watching from home or at a bar.' Another added sarcastically, 'Bruh what? Is Messi playing or something?'—highlighting the disbelief over the pricing for a hockey game.
One Oilers fan shared, 'Flying down from Vancouver with row 1 club seats. Weren't cheap,' while another seemed resigned to both the financial hit and a loss, writing, 'Well, all those ppl are going to be disappointed.'
"Husband: we could get $5k for our 2 seats and pay for next year if we sell them Me: ARE YOU INSANE? There's a number but knowone would pay it for me to not go to game 6 lol", another commented.
This isn't the first time NHL teams have come under fire for capitalizing on historic or emotional moments. Earlier this year, the New York Islanders faced backlash for charging $45 to print digital tickets during Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking goal night.
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Now, with emotions high and stakes higher, the Florida Panthers are being accused of turning their championship run into a luxury experience, leaving many longtime supporters feeling left out. Whether fans are being priced out or it's just the market at work, one thing is clear—Game 6 won't come cheap.
