{
  "id": 6401475,
  "title": "Fans face record prices for Ole Miss vs LSU game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/fans-face-record-prices-for-ole-miss-vs-lsu-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T09:31:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fans-face-record-prices-ole-093101130.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fans anticipating the Ole Miss vs. LSU matchup on September 19 might face historically high ticket prices for a home game, according to secondary-market listings. As of September 8, StubHub reported over 270 listings, with lower-bowl seats ranging from $650 to $700 and premium spots costing more than $1,000. On average, tickets were priced above $500, with the lowest-priced tickets starting at around $623, including fees.\n\nThis pricing is significantly higher than previous marquee games in Oxford, such as Ole Miss' College Football Playoff game against Tulane in December 2025, where tickets started at $204, and a home game against Georgia in 2024, where lower-level seats began at $1,115. The current LSU game prices exceed those of the LSU vs. Georgia contest, which had the cheapest available ticket at $243 during game week.\n\nThe high demand for tickets can be attributed to the significance of the LSU game, which involves former NFL players being allowed on college rosters and the Tigers' recent blowout win against Clemson. Ole Miss, on the other hand, had to rely on a 48-yard field goal to defeat No. 24 Louisville earlier this month. Both teams have games expected to be won before the highly anticipated September 19 matchup. Ross Reily, a writer for the Clarion Ledger, contributed to this report.",
  "summary": "Tickets for the Ole Miss vs LSU game are starting above 500 dollars as demand surges for the anticipated matchup.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}