A sold-out RAMS Park: Inside the most expensive football match in Turkish history

13.10.26 15:00 Champions League

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Galatasaray's UEFA Champions League match against FC Barcelona on Tuesday evening in Istanbul has officially become the most expensive game in Turkish football history.

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Record-Breaking ticket prices in Istanbul

Despite the historic price surge, all tickets for the fixture are completely sold out. According to Mundo Deportivo, the highest ticket prices reached 75,000 Turkish lira which equates to approximately €1,360 at the current exchange rate.

The "Deluxe" category tops the list at €1,360, followed by the "Luxe" seats at €1,223 and the "Classic" tier at €1,178.

The first category of standard seating costs €906. Prices progressively scale down through multiple tiers ranging from €815 to €407 while the cheapest available ticket is priced at €51.

Nine arrested over black market sales

Due to the unprecedented demand to see FC Barcelona play in Turkey, illegal ticketing operations quickly emerged. Turkish police arrested nine individuals on Monday who were suspected of selling match tickets on the black market.

A sold-out RAMS Park awaits

The match will take place at the 53,387 capacity RAMS Park, historically known as the Ali Sami Yen stadium which is renowned for its intense and vibrant atmosphere.

With Galatasaray hosting one of Europe's top clubs in the UEFA Champions League, the record breaking prices highlight the massive local interest and the high stakes of the competition.

Khaled Hegazy |

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