Staggering ticket prices: What it costs to see the Boks and All Blacks in USA
As the Springboks and All Blacks prepare for their Baltimore Test, supporters face steep ticket prices, with M&T Bank Stadium entry costs far exceeding those of South African home venues.
The Springboks and All Blacks are set to clash in the United States for the first time, marking Rugby's Greatest Rivalry's debut on American soil. The series currently stands at 2-1 in South Africa's favor after three Tests held in Johannesburg. The upcoming fourth Test in Baltimore at the neutral M&T Bank Stadium, an NFL venue with a seating capacity of 71,000, is expected to draw a massive crowd, but ticket prices will be exorbitant.
Fans can expect to pay a minimum of $112 (R1,792) for lower-level access and up to $1,792 (R28,672) for top-tier VIP hospitality passes. The financial disparity between the American leg and the domestic series is significant, with the cheapest upper-deck ticket in Baltimore costing nearly as much as the prime lower-bowl ticket in South Africa.
Despite this, supportive groups like the Braai Army have managed to reserve specific sections to maintain a strong presence for the Springboks during their visit to the United States.
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