Opening Week Kickoff: College Football’s Biggest Ticket Battles
The opening week of college football is officially here, and demand is already surging across the country. Fans are showing up big for marquee matchups, and the secondary ticket market reflects just how much excitement surrounds the start of the season. Here’s a look at the top games by sales, prices and ticket movement.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns – The Clear #1
Ohio State vs. Texas is the crown jewel of opening week, ranking #1 across the board in Average Ticket Price (ATP), Get-In Price, Total Sales and Tickets Sold. Despite holding the top spot, its ATP edged slightly lower, consistent with the broader market’s trend.
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers – Regional Power
Cincinnati vs. Nebraska is proving to be a high-demand Midwestern showdown. It ranks #2 in Total Sales and Tickets Sold, while also landing in the Top 10 for both ATP (#8) and Get-In Price (#6). Its ATP held steady, signaling consistent demand.
Florida State Seminoles vs. Alabama Crimson Tide – Prices Trending Up
Unlike most other games, Florida State vs. Alabama is trending upward. It holds Top 5 spots in every metric (#4 ATP, #2 Get-In, #3 Total Sales #4 Tickets Sold). This makes it one of the few games in the Top 10 with an increasing total sales, highlighting strong and growing demand.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish – Balanced Demand
This historic rivalry is pulling strong sales with #3 in ATP, #2 in Get-In, #4 in Total Sales and #9 in Tickets Sold. Market-wise, ATP rose slightly overnight, but overall demand remains steady across categories.
Market Trends Across the Top 10
Across the Top 10, ATP shifted only -0.5% on average, reflecting a remarkably stable market. While most games dipped slightly, a handful showed upward momentum, proving demand is still heating up as kickoff approaches.
Opening week is shaping up as one of the most exciting in years. With Ohio State vs. Texas setting the standard and select games like FSU vs. Alabama trending upward, fans are making it clear: they’re ready for college football.
