Coldplay’s India Concert Sparks Price Surge: Tickets Sold Out, Hotels Skyrocket

Coldplay’s highly anticipated return to India after nine years has sent ticket prices soaring and created a frenzy for accommodations. The band’s concert at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai has resulted in five-star hotels charging exorbitant rates, with some reaching ₹1 lakh per night. Despite a third concert being added due to overwhelming demand, hotel rooms are scarce and tickets continue to be a hot commodity, with fans resorting to unofficial sources.

Oilers Playoff Watch Parties Inside Rogers Place to Cost More for Stanley Cup Final

Edmonton Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG) announced that tickets for watch parties inside Rogers Place for road games in the Stanley Cup Final will cost $20 each, up from $5 for previous playoff rounds. The OEG did not provide a reason for the price increase. The Oilers will face the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the series on Saturday, June 8, in Sunrise, Fla. Games 3, 4, and 6 (if necessary) will be played in Edmonton.

Oilers Sellout Crowd Highlights the Disparity in Playoff Ticket Availability

The Edmonton Oilers’ home opener in the first round of the playoffs was officially a sellout, but there were noticeable empty seats throughout Rogers Place. The team attributed the unsold seats to returned holds from the visiting Kings and the NHL, as well as fans attempting to resell tickets without success. Despite the sellout, ticket sales for upcoming games indicate that the Oilers may struggle to fill the arena, with hundreds of unsold seats and thousands more available on the resale market. The high cost of playoff tickets, including大幅 increases over regular-season prices, has been met with criticism from some season-ticket holders, who are opting to stay home rather than pay premium prices. The Oilers’ players, however, remain optimistic about the home support, highlighting the palpable excitement among fans despite the empty seats.

NHL Playoff Ticket Prices Skyrocket in Canada

As four Canadian teams advance in the NHL playoffs, fans eager to witness the action live are facing astronomical ticket prices. The most expensive tickets are for the Toronto Maple Leafs game, with single seats costing up to $2,289.50. Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers tickets are also pricey, while Winnipeg Jets tickets are slightly more affordable. Economists attribute the high prices to the limited supply of seats and the surge in demand from enthusiastic fans.

UFC Ticket Prices Soar Despite Global Inflation Drop: Fans Express Outrage

UFC ticket prices have seen a significant increase despite the declining inflation rates worldwide. The exorbitant cost of tickets, with the cheapest option for UFC 303 featuring Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler priced at $405, has drawn criticism from fans. Such high prices have contributed to the UFC’s massive earnings and net worth, recently declared as the most valuable combat sports promotion by Forbes with a $11.3B net worth. Fans have expressed dissatisfaction over the UFC’s alleged underpayment of fighters despite soaring ticket prices. One fan commented, “Overcharging fans and under paying talent.”

Conor McGregor’s UFC 303 Return: VIP Ticket Prices Skyrocket

Fans are eagerly awaiting Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon at UFC 303, but VIP ticket prices are reaching unprecedented heights. The ‘challenger’ package offers a seat in the 100-level section, hospitality, reserved weigh-in seating, and VIP entrance for $12,000 per seat. The ‘champion’ package includes a floor seat, hospitality, and a post-fight encounter in the octagon. The enigmatic ‘elite’ package promises an undisclosed price and exclusive experiences. McGregor’s last UFC victory was in 2020, and he faces a formidable opponent in Michael Chandler.

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