Indiana vs. Miami Title Game Ticket Prices Are Dropping: Here's Why You Should Buy Now

If you’ve been waiting for a break on national championship tickets, the market may finally be opening a window for fans tracking this upcoming Monday's Indiana vs. Miami matchup in the national championship on SeatGeek. But to understand what’s really happening, it’s important to separate listing prices from actual sale prices, and both are telling slightly different stories.

The Indiana-Miami Get-In Price Has Dropped Significantly Over the Past 48 Hours

On the surface, the news is encouraging: the cheapest tickets available are getting more affordable. When the Indiana-Miami matchup was finalized last Friday (Jan. 9), the lowest-priced ticket listings on SeatGeek were $3,719. Prices were still elevated on Tuesday at $3,450, but over the past 48 hours, the get-in listing price has fallen to $2,845, a decline of more than $800 from its post-announcement high.

This drop in listing price has been largely driven by increased inventory entering the market. When the matchup was first announced, neither Miami nor Indiana had conducted their official onsales, leaving the resale market thin and heavily skewed toward a small pool of seats. As the schools released their full ticket allotments, more mid-level seating between the 20-yard lines became available on both sides of the field, giving buyers more options and pushing the lowest listing prices down.

But Average Indiana-Miami Ticket Sale Prices Are Increasing, And Here’s Why

At the same time, the average purchase price (or average resale ticket price) for tickets has actually risen, from $4,390 on Friday night to $4,999 as of Thursday afternoon. This isn’t about buyers suddenly paying for premium experiences; it’s about the type of inventory that became available.

Much of the schools’ ticket allotments are in highly coveted areas with lower-level seats, 50-yard line and other prime sections. Fans have been snapping up these seats quickly, which has driven the average resale transaction price higher, even as the cheapest listings become more accessible.

So in short: listing prices (get-in) have come down because of more inventory, while sale prices (actual tickets purchased) have risen because the top seats are being scooped up. Both trends reflect a healthy, expanding market now that the schools’ inventory is live.

Who Has Been Buying Indiana-Miami National Championship Tickets?

Since the matchup was finalized last Friday night, the state of Florida has accounted for 35% of all ticket sales for the national championship on SeatGeek. That’s followed by Indiana at 10% and Illinois at 6, with Texas and Ohio rounding out the top five at 4% apiece.

Zooming in further, Miami itself represents 28% of total ticket spend. Tampa-Orlando and Indianapolis are both at 8%, with Chicago just behind at 7%. New York City rounds out the top markets at 5%, showing that fans from across the country are planning to travel for the game.

The geographic concentration in Florida makes sense since the game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, giving local and regional fans a natural advantage in planning attendance. But the strong showing from Indianapolis and Chicago contingent highlights a strong Indiana alumni base willing to travel throughout the College Football Playoff in hopes of seeing the Hoosiers’ first-ever national championship.

Why Now Could Be the Best Time to Buy Indiana-Miami Tickets at SeatGeek

Even after the recent dip, this game remains the most expensive national championship ticket ever. But with get-in listing prices falling and inventory expanding, fans now have more flexibility than existed just a few days ago.

For fans who’ve been waiting for a meaningful shift before buying, this could be it. Cheapest ticket prices are trending down, selection is improving, and SeatGeek’s all-in pricing and Deal Score tools make it easier to identify real value.

History shows that waiting too long can be risky. Last year’s national championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame saw an average resale ticket price of $3,266 the day before the game, which jumped to $4,113 on gameday—a 26% increase in just 24 hours.

With Miami-Indiana, the current dip in entry-level prices combined with expanded inventory gives buyers a rare opportunity to secure tickets before last-minute demand could push prices higher. Fans now have more options for where to sit, more control over their budget and the chance to lock in a deal before potential gameday volatility hits.