Caitlin Clark’s Jersey Retirement Game is the MOST EXPENSIVE Game in Womens Basketball History…
Caitlin Clark was honored by having her jersey hung on the Iowa Basketball Hall of Fame, and the event drew a lot of attention, especially because of the unprecedented high ticket prices in women’s basketball history. In fact, her jersey has been hanging on the roof of the arena since the beginning of the season, so it was only a matter of time before it was officially retired, but the event was still notable.
Ticket prices for the event have skyrocketed to record levels. The lowest price to attend the ceremony is $1,026 (excluding fees), and when all fees are factored in, tickets can cost as much as $1,200, an extremely high price for a women’s basketball game.
Previously, tickets for games like Game 3 of last year’s WNBA Finals cost around $350 for courtside seats. However, tickets for Caitlin Clark’s event are now being resold for up to $3,500, leaving many stunned.
Interestingly, the event was held on the same day as A’ja Wilson’s retirement ceremony at the University of South Carolina, with an admission fee of just $64. Compared to the price of the Iowa event, the ticket price for A’ja Wilson’s retirement ceremony is extremely low, but this also partly shows the difference between the two events.
Although the ticket price is high, this reflects the importance and influence of Caitlin Clark in the women’s basketball world, as she not only attracts fans but also creates a fever in the ticket market.
Despite criticism of the high ticket price, the event will still take place with a full house of fans. Some people think that this price is “exploiting” the fans, but many people think that this is a testament to Clark’s great influence on the sport. Obviously, this is a price we are used to seeing at major NBA events, not at a women’s basketball game, and this only serves to highlight Caitlin Clark’s impressive career.
Despite criticism of the high ticket prices, there is no denying that Caitlin Clark has made a huge mark in women’s basketball, and this event is not just a retirement ceremony, but also an occasion to honor her amazing career.
