Resale Greed Price-Gouges Fans Out of the World Cup, NBA Finals, and Stanley Cup

The piece argues that online resellers and dynamic pricing are driving up tickets for major events (World Cup, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup), effectively pricing out ordinary fans. It cites FIFA’s high prices and rapid sellouts, exorbitant Knicks playoff tickets, and nosebleed seats exceeding $1,000 for the Stanley Cup as evidence. The author blames bots, platform incentives, and weak U.S. anti-scalping laws (BOTS Act limitations) for a system that favors the wealthy, noting other countries have passed caps or bans on resale above face value. With little U.S. action forthcoming, the piece calls for urgent policy changes to curb price gouging and restore access to live sports.