Some sporting events are so grandiose and historic that people are willing to spend an outrageous amount of money for the opportunity to see such an event in person. Spending a copious amount of cash for an evening at the stadium is a status symbol for some, while for others, although a ticket to one game (or fight) could cost them their entire savings, it’s worth it for the chance to see their favorite team (or fighter) win.
Although some people might be willing to pay an arm and a leg for the chance to see these matches in person, the good news is, it doesn’t cost a thing to talk about them. Let’s have a look at some of the most expensive sporting events in history, and how much people were willing to fork out in order to attend the events in person.