Ryder Cup tickets plummet as Team USA falters over weekend
Cheapest Sunday tickets fall to about $294 as U.S. trails Europe 11.5-4.5 entering singles at Bethpage Black
Ticket prices for the 2025 Ryder Cup in Bethpage Black surged early in the week as anticipation built around a potentially competitive showdown between Team USA and Europe, but the market swung sharply in the other direction over the weekend. The event carried a face value of $750 for the cheapest seat, and third-party sellers had Sunday listings in the $775 to $800 range earlier in the week. By 8:00 p.m. ET Sunday, the cheapest option to attend the singles sessions at Bethpage Black was about $294 on StubHub, a loss of more than 60% from the face value. The ticket package covers grounds access and all food and non-alcoholic beverages.
That price erosion comes as the United States endured a rough Friday and Saturday, leaving America 11.5-4.5 behind heading into Sunday's singles. Some fans who had planned to attend appeared willing to stomach a substantial loss rather than back a possible comeback, contributing to softer demand as results mounted against the Americans. The mood around Bethpage Black reflected a shift in the market for Ryder Cup tickets as the event approached.
The slide in prices underscores how quickly secondary-market demand can pivot on team performance. While organizers have long sought to capitalize on the Ryder Cup’s profile, the latest numbers illustrate fans weighing the value of attending a Sunday session when a team is facing a sizable deficit. No official comment from the organizers was available in the material provided.
The weekend results set the stage for Sunday’s decisive matches, but the market reaction suggests a more tempered appetite for high-priced tickets when the outcome seems unlikely to swing in the home-side’s favor.