The highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between the United States and Canada is set to draw a massive crowd, with ticket prices reaching unprecedented levels. The final matchup will be held at TD Garden in Boston on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
Canada’s victory over Finland on Monday secured its spot in the finals, while the U.S. clinched its spot after defeating Canada on Saturday. The intense rivalry between the North American foes has fueled a surge in ticket demand, with prices skyrocketing throughout the tournament.
According to TicketPick, the cheapest single ticket before the tournament began was $237, but it jumped to $1,222 as of Tuesday afternoon – a 415% increase. StubHub reported similar price hikes, with the average ticket price for their site increasing from $464 to $766.
The 4 Nations final is now one of the most expensive NHL games on record, with viewership exceeding expectations. The opening game between Canada and Sweden drew 4.1 million North American viewers, while the U.S.-Finland matchup reached 3.4 million – more than double the league’s anticipated total.
The championship game will air in prime time on ESPN, ESPN+, and Disney+. Fans from around the world are bidding for tickets, with 66% coming from the United States and 32% from Canada. The tournament has become a hot topic, with StubHub stating that it is their best-selling NHL game of the season, outselling two games in the Stanley Cup Final.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6143873/2025/02/18/4-nations-final-ticket-prices-usa-canada-nhl