It’s already underway and drawing a buzz on the secondary ticket market.
On July 22, the 2016 International Champions Cup kicked off to the delight of many across the globe, as the anticipated soccer tournament features some of the best squads from different continents taking part in rare, exciting matchups.
The tournament itself will span multiple continents and features teams from Asia, Europe, and Australia. Luckily for soccer fans in the U.S., the tournament will features games between teams in the world’s top leagues on U.S. soil. Of note, the United States/Europe table will feature AC Milan, Barcelona (2016 ICC United States and Europe Champion), Bayern Munich, Celtic, Chelsea, Leicester City, Liverpool, Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid. Each team will play three games and the club with the most points will be crowned champion. Regulation wins count as three points, shootout winners receive two points, and losing teams receive one point. An overview of the four top games, in terms of get-in ticket price, are presented below.
8/3 Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid I MetLife Stadium I Get-In: $123
The most expensive get-in ticket price features a tilt between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. These two teams met last year in the Audi Cup in Germany and are considered two of the most popular and most prestigious teams in the world. Fans that want to attend this game can check out tickets on TiqIQ, where the get-in ticket price for Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid is $123. Fans driving to the game can find deals for MetLife Stadium parking on ParkWhiz.com.
7/30 Liverpool vs. AC Milan I Levi’s Stadium I Get-In: $56
The second most expensive game will consist of a showdown between Liverpool and AC Milan on Saturday, July 30, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This is the second straight year that Levi’s Stadium has hosted a game in this tournament. Last year, excitement ran high when Barcelona and Manchester United squared off in front of a packed house. The get-in ticket price for Liverpool vs. AC Milan is $56, which should clock in as one of the better bargains of the event.
7/30 Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan I Bank of America Stadium I Get-In: $54
Fans in the Charlotte, North Carolina area will get a taste of world-class soccer when Bayern Munich and Inter Milan come to town on Saturday, July 30. This is the third straight year that Charlotte has hosted an ICC Game. Between these two clubs, eight Champions League titles have been won, so expect a spirited atmosphere. The get-in ticket price for this game is $54, which is the third highest get-in price. Fans driving to the game can find options for Bank of America Stadium parking on ParkWhiz to help save on the costs of attending the contest..
7/27 Liverpool vs. Chelsea I Rose Bowl I Get-In: $51
When Liverpool and Chelsea square off at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday, July 27, it will have unsurprisingly have one of the more expensive price tags. These two Premier League rivals will duke it out again, but this time, it’ll happen on American soil. Both clubs are tied in their most recent meeting, so expect another competitive game from both sides. Ticket prices for this game start at $51, which offers some value relative to the other matches.