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Lionel Messi's San Jose Visit Draws Record Crowds and Soaring Ticket Prices

Fans, city officials, and PayPal Park prepare for Messi's rare Bay Area appearance, with tickets surpassing Warriors playoff prices and festivities including a Steve Aoki concert.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) passes the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
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(L-R) Cristian Arango and Lionel Messi.
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Overview

  • Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will face the San Jose Earthquakes on May 14 at PayPal Park, marking one of Messi's rare Bay Area appearances since 2009.
  • Tickets for the sold-out match are reselling for over $350, outpacing Golden State Warriors playoff ticket prices, with standing-room-only spots starting at $358.
  • Fans have flocked to San Jose, camping outside hotels and practice facilities, chanting Messi's name, and creating a frenzy around his arrival in the city.
  • PayPal Park has implemented enhanced security measures, added VIP suites, and prepared for an unprecedented crowd as part of event logistics for the match.
  • A free Steve Aoki concert in downtown San Jose on May 13 is expected to draw 15,000 attendees, kicking off festivities ahead of the highly anticipated game.