The 2024 World Series, featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, topped StubHub’s list of top sports events in 2024. With MLB superstars Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts, and Juan Soto headlining the series, fans flocked to secure tickets to one of the most anticipated matchups in baseball history. Ticket prices soared above $1,000 for even the cheapest seats, making it the ultimate live sports experience of the year.
Dodgers vs. Yankees Dominate Global Ticket Sales
The list “2024 Year in Live Experiences” highlighted the global frenzy for this iconic showdown. Also, the five-game World Series outsold every other event, including the NBA Finals and Super Bowl LVIII, solidifying its place as the most coveted live event in sports.
Super Bowl LVIII and International Soccer Steal the Spotlight
Coming in second on the list was Super Bowl LVIII, a thrilling faceoff between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas. Also known as the biggest single-day sporting event in the world, this year’s Super Bowl saw ticket sales outpace last year’s by 76%.
Other global highlights included soccer’s Euro 2024 semifinals and finals, held in Germany, and the Copa America finals across U.S. cities like Los Angeles, East Rutherford, and Miami. Soccer’s international appeal continued to drive ticket sales, with fans from around the world traveling to see these high-stakes matches.
Top 10 Sports Events of 2024
- 1️⃣ World Series: Dodgers vs. Yankees (Los Angeles and New York)
- 2️⃣ Super Bowl LVIII (Las Vegas)
- 3️⃣ Euro 2024 Semifinals and Final (Dortmund, Munich, Berlin)
- 4️⃣ Copa America Finals (Charlotte, East Rutherford, Miami)
- 5️⃣ NBA Finals: Celtics vs. Mavericks (Boston and Dallas)
- 6️⃣ College Football National Championship (Houston)
- 7️⃣ NCAA Men’s Final Four (Phoenix)
- 8️⃣ College Football Rose Bowl (Pasadena)
- 9️⃣ NFC Championship Game (Santa Clara)
- 🔟 F1 Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal)
It was also reported that a 62% surge in international travel for live events. Fans planned vacations around iconic experiences like the World Series and Copa America. These events have proven that sports and entertainment are not just games, they’re global cultural moments.