2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Ticket Prices

The experience of going to a World Cup game in person and watching it live is unlike anything else that a true football fan can have. The pricing range for tickets to matches in the group stage was from $105 to $210, while the price range for tickets to the final was from $455 to $1,100. This article will tell you everything you need to know to get one.

When Do Ticket Sales Start?

The date for submitting ticket applications was initially set for November 21st, 2021. Ticket information and pricing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup may be found on this page.

The last-minute sales kicked off on Tuesday, September 27, and will continue right up until the conclusion of the competition. There are three million tickets available, and statistics show that 95% of those tickets have already been sold. Tickets can still be purchased through last-minute sales up until the event.

How to Buy a World Cup Ticket?

Fans can buy tickets for the World Cup on FIFA’s official website. They just need to sign up for an account on FIFA’s ticket portal. Depending on demand, fans may be able to buy tickets right up until the event starts.

India, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Spain, the United States, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, which are hosting the 2022 World Cup, are all countries that have bought the most tickets.

Even though there are many secondary markets for tickets, FIFA has told fans to be careful when buying tickets, especially from unofficial sources. Valid tickets and a “fan ID” are required to enter the World Cup for fans.

Price of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Ticket

Numerous tiers of tickets are now on sale for fans to choose from. Category 1 tickets cost the most and are in the best parts of the stadium. Online sales will be available for fans worldwide for tickets in categories 1, 2, and 3. Tickets in Category 4 are only available to Qatari citizens and legal residents with valid work permits.

The initial match is priced at QR200, while the rest of the group-stage matches are priced at QR40. Tickets cost QR70 for the round of 16, QR300 for the quarterfinals, QR500 for the semifinals, QR300 for the third-place match, and QR750 for the championship game.

Category 1

  • Opening match: Category 1 tickets – 2,250 Qatari rials (approximately $617)
  • Other group stage matches: Category 1 – QAR 800 ($220)
  • Round of 16: Category 1 – QAR 1,000 ($275)
  • Quarter-finals: Category 1 – QAR 1,550 ($425) Category 3 – QAR 750 ($205) Category 4 – QAR 300 ($82) Accessibility QAR 300 ($82)
  • Semi-finals: Category 1 – QAR 3,480 ($955)
  • Third-place playoff: Category 1 – QAR 1,550 ($425)
  • Final: Category 1 – QAR 5,850 ($1606)

Category 2

  • Opening match: Category 2 – QAR 1,600 ($440)
  • Other group stage matches: Category 2 – QAR 600 ($165)
  • Round of 16: Category 2 – QAR 750 ($205)
  • Quarter-finals: Category 2 – QAR 1,050 ($288)
  • Semi-finals: Category 2 – QAR 2,400 ($660)
  • Third-place playoff: Category 2 – QAR 1,100 ($302)
  • Final: Category 2 – QAR 3,650 ($1002)

Category 3

  • Opening match: Category 3 – QAR 1,100 ($302)
  • Other group stage matches: Category 3 – QAR 250 ($69)
  • Round of 16: Category 3 – QAR 350 (around $96)
  • Quarter-finals: Category 3 – QAR 750 ($205)
  • Semi-finals: Category 3 – QAR 1,300 ($357)
  • Third-place playoff: Category 3 – QAR 750 ($205)
  • Final: Category 3 – QAR 2,200 ($605)

Category 4

  • Opening match: Category 4 – QAR 200 ($54)
  • Other group stage matches: Category 4 – QAR 40 ($10)
  • Round of 16: Category 4 – QAR 70 ($19)
  • Quarter-finals: Category 4 – QAR 300 ($82)
  • Semi-finals: Category 4 – QAR 500 ($137)
  • Third-place playoff: Category 4 – QAR 300 ($82)
  • Final: Category 4 – QAR 750 ($205)

Cheapest and Most Expensive World Cup Tickets

For the Opening Match

  • The cheapest ticket is 200 riyals ($55)
  • The most expensive ticket is 2,250 riyals ($618) for Cat. 1

For the Final Match

  • The cheapest ticket is 750 riyal ($206)
  • The most expensive ticket is 5,850 riyal ($1,607)

Are Tickets Still Available?

You will be able to purchase leftover tickets from FIFA’s official website. The general public can purchase tickets over the counter at FIFA’s main ticketing center in Doha.

Golam Muktadir is a passionate sports fan and a dedicated movie buff. He has been writing about both topics for over a decade and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with his readers. Muktadir has a degree in journalism and has written for several well-known publications, including Surprise Sports.